How to Pronounce Crossword

To pronounce "crossword", say CROSSW-ord — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

CROSSW-ord

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💡 Tip for remembering “crossword”

"crossword" has 2 syllables: crossw-ord. It rhymes with absurd and spurred, if that helps it stick.

What does crossword mean?

noun

(games, puzzles) A word puzzle in which interlocking words are entered usually horizontally and vertically into a grid based on clues given for each word.

Synonyms

crossword puzzle

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Words that rhyme with crossword

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absurd spurred stirred conferred interred nerd demurred purred preferred deferred inferred concurred

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crossword"?▾

"Crossword" has 2 syllables: crossw · ord.

What does "crossword" mean?▾

Crossword: (games, puzzles) A word puzzle in which interlocking words are entered usually horizontally and vertically into a grid based on clues given for each word.

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