What do you call people who like word puzzles?

single-word-requests

What is the term for, or the name for, a person who enjoys solving word puzzles, crosswords, etc.?


Cruciverbalist:

  • A person who enjoys or is skilled at solving crosswords. (ODO)

  • An enthusiast of word games, especially of crosswords. (AHD)

  • A crossword puzzle enthusiast. (Collins)

Ngram: cruciverbalist, the term is relatively recent, its usage is from '80s.

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