Cruciverbalism (n)
kroo-si-vurb-ah-liz-m
The compilation of crosswords.
What an apt term for the pain involved in attempting to make a crossword.
Example sentences
“I’ve spent hours in the act of cruciverbalism and am now finally finished.”
“Cruciverbalism is hugely relaxing for me.”
Word of the Day – Wonky
February 1, 2026
Word of the Day – Wonky
Wonky (adj) won-kee Not straight or balanced, off kilter. First recorded in 1915–20; perhaps variant…
Word of the Day – Dormiveglia
January 31, 2026
Word of the Day – Dormiveglia
Word of the Day - Dormiveglia (verb) (Italian) dor-mee-veh-lya
Word of the Day – Dissimulate
January 30, 2026
Word of the Day – Dissimulate
Word of the Day - Dissimulate (verb) dis-im-yu-layt
Word of the Day – Somatic
January 29, 2026
Word of the Day – Somatic
Word of the Day - Somatic (adj) soh-mat-ik
Word of the Day – Circumambient
January 28, 2026
Word of the Day – Circumambient
Word of the Day - Circumambient (adj) sur-kum-am-bee-unt
Word of the Day – Raconteur
January 27, 2026
Word of the Day – Raconteur
Word of the Day - Raconteur (noun) ra-kon-ter