across

noun

(crosswording, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.

adverb

From one side to the other.

On the other side.

In a particular direction.

(crosswording) Horizontally.

Roots

crux-cross · Latin · cross

Synonyms for across

crosswiseadv athwartadv transverselyadv toward beyondadv athwartships transversaladj catercorneradj

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Where does across come from?

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