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crossword dictionary

[ kraws-wurd dik-shuh-ner-ee ]

noun

  1. a dictionary that lists common clues found in crossword puzzles with potential answer words. In print format, the lists are usually sorted by the number of letters in the answer, while an online crossword dictionary, such as the Dictionary.com Crossword Solver, is able to analyze queries electronically, examining either the clue or the number and pattern of letters already filled in to arrive at suggested answers.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of crossword dictionary1

First recorded in 1930–35

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