crossword
The origin and history of crossword.
Etymology
Formed from "cross" plus "word." The modern crossword puzzle was invented in 1913 by Arthur Wynne; the name "crossword" appeared shortly after, possibly as a shortened form of his original term "word-cross."
Class of 1913
crossword first entered the language around 1913. Other words from the same year:
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