Acrostic
/əˈkrɔːstɪk/noun
A kind of poem or word puzzle where the first letter of each line or paragraph forms a word when read from top to bottom.
Her favorite part of the Sunday newspaper is the acrostic puzzle.
Often appears as...
- solve an acrostic
- create an acrostic
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Relating to or based on an acrostic.
She wrote an acrostic poem where the first letters of each line spelled out her name.
Often appears as...
- acrostic message
- acrostic riddle
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A kind of poem or word puzzle where the first letter of each line or paragraph forms a word when read from top to bottom.
Her favorite part of the Sunday newspaper is the acrostic puzzle.
Often appears as...
- solve an acrostic
- create an acrostic
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Relating to or based on an acrostic.
She wrote an acrostic poem where the first letters of each line spelled out her name.
Often appears as...
- acrostic message
- acrostic riddle
Usage tips
Literary
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Pro Tip 1/3Creative Expression
An acrostic can be a personal, creative way to express feelings or ideas through poetry.
In class, students crafted acrostic poems about friendship.
Pro Tip 2/3Puzzle Challenge
Acrostics can be challenging puzzles where finding the words takes patience and vocabulary knowledge.
The acrostic puzzle in the newspaper always tested her word skills.
Pro Tip 3/3Hidden Messages
Acrostics often hide messages or names, making them fun for secret or playful communication.
His love note was an acrostic, the first letters spelling 'MARRY ME'.
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