A collection of words used in crosswords that are rarely, if ever, seen elsewhere. This page is dedicated to Don “Giovanni” Manley, who has probably used more obscure words than any other Telegraph setter. Word Definition  Puzzle(s)  Date CREPITATE To crackle, snap or rattle T-1908 Tue 31 October 2017 EA running water  T-1286 and others … Continue reading Big Dave’s Dictionary of Obscure Words