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Discover LudwigThe phrase "crossword puzzle" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a type of word puzzle where clues are given for words that fit into a grid.
Example: "I enjoy solving a crossword puzzle every Sunday morning while sipping my coffee."
Alternatives: "word puzzle" or "grid puzzle".
Dictionary
crossword puzzle
noun
A crossword.
synonyms
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A crossword puzzle?
First daily crossword puzzle.
A crossword puzzle is ludus.
Oh yes, the crossword puzzle.
It's a Crossword Puzzle Moment.
(Hence the rise of the crossword puzzle).
Crossword puzzle, popular form of word puzzle.
how to make a crossword puzzle.
This is the crossword puzzle impulse.
He had been doing the crossword puzzle.
looking up from a crossword puzzle.
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