Crossword Lingo (Glossary)

Constructor - person who creates crossword puzzles.

Crosswordese - Words that are used often in crossword puzzles.

Criss Cross Puzzles - A crossword puzzle where the words only cross in one or two places. The type of puzzle typically used in schools.

American Style Crossword - a crossword puzzle with overlapping answers that cross at every letter. The type seen in newspapers, magazines, and puzzlebooks.

Grid - The puzzle structure, made up of black and white squares.