👉 (crosswords, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.
Alright class, settle down and listen close to me, We’re tackling a tricky word, for you to see! “Across” is a verb, it's true, you know, But in crossword puzzles, it has a special glow. The dictionary says, with a careful plea, It means a word that travels horizontally free! Think of a grid, all neat and square, And "across" tells you where the words must share. Like in a clue, you might just find, “Across the river,” leaving worries behind! So remember this lesson, bright and bold, “Across” means horizontal – stories to unfold! Do you have any questions? Let’s discuss with glee, Now go forth and conquer vocabulary!