crosswordese/ˌkɹɒswɜː(ɹ)ˈdiːz/EtymologyFrom crossword + -ese.nounThe jargon of crossword puzzle clues or answers, often consisting of rare, archaic, or dialectal words.“"The Times puzzle is full of crosswordese – words nobody ever heard of," he said. "Take today March 10. He's got the clue 'corn mush.' The answer is 'samp.' Then there's 'dwarf buffalo.' The answer is 'anoa.' It's laughable. I know these words because I'm in the business. But why should you?"”