CrosswordMint
Easy Guide to Puzzle Terms Explained
Perfect for beginners with simple, common vocabulary
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Across
  • 1. To quickly write a note or word
  • 2. A shape making up the puzzle grid
  • 3. Main idea connecting puzzle answers
  • 4. A single square in a puzzle grid
  • 7. Words read top to bottom
  • 11. Words read left to right
  • 12. A small problem or difficulty in solving
  • 15. Marking a correct answer
  • 17. Hint to solve a puzzle
Down
  • 5. A small help for solving
  • 6. An empty or unused space in a puzzle
  • 8. A game or problem to solve
  • 9. An answer word placed in the puzzle
  • 10. Solution to a puzzle question
  • 13. The pattern of squares in a crossword
  • 14. When two answers conflict in a puzzle
  • 16. Full of useful hints

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