English Dictionary

crosswordese

/ˌkɹɒswɜː(ɹ)ˈdiːz/

noun

The jargon of crossword puzzle answers, classically consisting of rare, archaic, or dialectal words.

I struggled with some of the crosswordese in today's puzzle.

意味（1）

The jargon of crossword puzzle answers, classically consisting of rare, archaic, or dialectal words.

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?