| 单词 | crossword puzzle |
| 释义 | > as lemmascrossword puzzle a. In full crossword puzzle. A puzzle in which a pattern of chequered squares has to be filled in from numbered clues with words which are written usually horizontally and vertically, occasionally diagonally. Also attributive and in other combinations. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > entertainment > toy or plaything > puzzle > [noun] > crossword puzzle crossword1914 1914 N.Y. World 6 Dec. (‘Fun’) 7/2 Solution to last week's cross-word puzzle. 1924 (title) The cross word puzzle book. 1925 Punch 1 July 724 The allure of Epstein and Oxford trouserings has been for the few; the Cross-word Puzzle captivated the general. 1925 ‘Torquemada’ (title) Cross-words in rhyme for those of riper years. 1927 Observer 3 Apr. 7 Particularly that spot known to crossword solvers as the acnestis. 1935 C. L. A. Richardson Parody 5 This parody business is overrated, and he deserts it for a cross~word puzzle. 1970 Times 28 Apr. 1/4 A national crossword competition is to be held in Britain this summer..with The Times crossword puzzles used for heats and finals. < as lemmas |
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