en
crossword
/ˈkrɔːswɜːrd/
Definition
1
A word puzzle consisting of a grid of white and black squares, in which the solver attempts to fill the white squares with letters to form words or phrases based on provided clues.
2
A common hobby for people who enjoy feeling smarter than their breakfast cereal.
Examples
I spent three hours on the Sunday crossword only to realize I was holding the newspaper upside down.
My grandfather treats the crossword as a blood sport, aggressively scribbling answers while his coffee goes cold.
Nothing says 'I am avoiding my responsibilities' quite like staring blankly at a 14-across clue for twenty minutes.