cruciverbalist
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cruciverbalist
a person who compiles or solves crossword puzzles
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cru·ci·ver·bal·ist
(kro͞o′sə-vûr′bə-lĭst)n.
1. A constructor of crosswords.
2. An enthusiast of word games, especially of crosswords.
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cruciverbalist
(ˌkruːsɪˈvɜːbəlɪst)n
a crossword puzzle enthusiast
[C20: from Latin crux cross + verbum word]
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cru•ci•ver•bal•ist
(ˌkru səˈvɜr bə lɪst)n.
a designer or aficionado of crossword puzzles.
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cruciverbalist
Someone who compiles or enjoys completing crossword puzzles.
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