acrostichon

Definitions of acrostichon
  1. noun
    verse in which certain letters such as the first in each line form a word or message
    synonyms: lettervers, naamdicht
  2. noun
    a puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across
    synonyms: lettervers, naamdicht
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    type of:
    geheim, geheimenis, mysterie, puzzel, puzzelaar, verborgenheid, zoekplaatje
    a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
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