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Word square
A square grid of letters in which each row and each column spells the same set of words, in the same order.
Origin and context
Classical word squares are symmetric (row[i] equals column[i]). LexSweep uses symmetric word squares as its daily puzzle. The largest known fully-symmetric word square in English uses 9-letter words.
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What is Word square?
A square grid of letters in which each row and each column spells the same set of words, in the same order.
Where does Word square come from?
Classical word squares are symmetric (row[i] equals column[i]). LexSweep uses symmetric word squares as its daily puzzle. The largest known fully-symmetric word square in English uses 9-letter words.
What's related to Word square?
Related puzzle terms include LexSweep, Crossword. See the linked entries for full definitions.