It is called a Crossword because they are WORDS that go aCROSS!
That answer your question?
It's a derivative of WORDCROSS
the series of white squares in the crossword grid, into which answers are entered, are called "lights".
Cell
A cruciverbalist.
crossword answer? ELS
dew
rhinestone
denim
sun crossword???
grid
CRUCIVERBALIST
yes i am trying to find out the answers in class
Lady in waiting. Crossword clue?