'crossword puzzles' vs. 'crosswords puzzles'

[Torsten]

Hi,

I'm reading a book in which on the same page both these compound nouns occur: crossword puzzles and crosswords puzzles. Is there any difference between them? I'm a bit puzzled.

Thanks,
Torsten

TOEIC listening, question-response: What type of wine do you prefer?

[Yankee]

Hi Torsten

It should be "crossword puzzles".

I've never heard anyone say "crosswords puzzles". That looks like a typo to me.

However, I have heard people shorten "crossword puzzles" to just "crosswords" on occasion.
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