Meaning of crosswordese | Babel Free
ˌkɹɒswɜː(ɹ)ˈdiːzDefinitions
The jargon of crossword puzzle clues or answers, often consisting of rare, archaic, or dialectal words.
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.
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