Meaning of crosswordese | Babel Free
/ˌkɹɒswɜː(ɹ)ˈdiːz/Definitions
The jargon of crossword puzzle clues or answers, often consisting of rare, archaic, or dialectal words.
uncountable
Examples
“"The Times puzzle is full of crosswordese – words nobody ever heard of," he said. "Take today March 10. He's got the clue 'corn mush.' The answer is 'samp.' Then there's 'dwarf buffalo.' The answer is 'anoa.' It's laughable. I know these words because I'm in the business. But why should you?"”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.