Author: Athol Crane
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409227669
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
The unique dictionary is a dictionary designed for quick reference; printed in a handy format to be a great companion for crossword partakers.
The Unique Crossword Dictionary
Author: Athol Crane
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409227669
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
The unique dictionary is a dictionary designed for quick reference; printed in a handy format to be a great companion for crossword partakers.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409227669
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
The unique dictionary is a dictionary designed for quick reference; printed in a handy format to be a great companion for crossword partakers.
Chambers Crossword Dictionary
Author: C. M. Schwarz
Publisher: Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
ISBN: 9780550100061
Category : Crossword
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This crossword dictionary is for solvers and lovers of crosswords of all kinds. Compiled from Chambers' extensive wordlists and databases, this book includes over 290,000 words arranged into over 15,000 'one-stop' entries combining lexical synonyms and reference lists. Thousands of reference lists cover a wide range of the proper names, place names and miscellaneous items that may occur in crossword solutions. Also covered are cryptic crosswords, anagram indicators, and understanding clues. Special features: Over 290,000 words, over 290,000 solutions. Compiled from Chambers' extensive wordlists and databases, and with advice from a team of top crossword setters and solvers. Unique 'one-stop' entries combine sections for lexical synonyms and for reference wordlists. All wordlists are arranged alphabetically and by word length to make finding solutions easier. Over 15,000 reference words covering a wide range of the people and places whose names may occur in crossword solutions. Useful introduction covers how cryptic crossword setters compile crossword puzzles, and a summary of key words used in clues, including words which indicate that the solution is an anagram of one or more words in the clue.
Publisher: Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
ISBN: 9780550100061
Category : Crossword
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This crossword dictionary is for solvers and lovers of crosswords of all kinds. Compiled from Chambers' extensive wordlists and databases, this book includes over 290,000 words arranged into over 15,000 'one-stop' entries combining lexical synonyms and reference lists. Thousands of reference lists cover a wide range of the proper names, place names and miscellaneous items that may occur in crossword solutions. Also covered are cryptic crosswords, anagram indicators, and understanding clues. Special features: Over 290,000 words, over 290,000 solutions. Compiled from Chambers' extensive wordlists and databases, and with advice from a team of top crossword setters and solvers. Unique 'one-stop' entries combine sections for lexical synonyms and for reference wordlists. All wordlists are arranged alphabetically and by word length to make finding solutions easier. Over 15,000 reference words covering a wide range of the people and places whose names may occur in crossword solutions. Useful introduction covers how cryptic crossword setters compile crossword puzzles, and a summary of key words used in clues, including words which indicate that the solution is an anagram of one or more words in the clue.
The Quickway Crossword Dictionary
Author: H. W. Hill
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9780140514018
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A brand new edition, the twelfth, of the essential reference book for all crossword addicts. The words are arranged within seven mini-dictionaries in word lengths of two to eight-letters, revealing the answers to a tricky clue at a glance. This unique format, combined with the dictionary's updated reference sections, including prime ministers and presidents, the zodiac and the Bible, the Classical world, astronomy, geography and more, guides the reader straight to the information needed to complete the puzzle. The first ever crossword was published in 1913 and Colonel Hill's first crossword dictionary was published in 1920. It has been in print for over seventy years, and is still an indispensable addition to the puzzle-solver's shelf.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9780140514018
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A brand new edition, the twelfth, of the essential reference book for all crossword addicts. The words are arranged within seven mini-dictionaries in word lengths of two to eight-letters, revealing the answers to a tricky clue at a glance. This unique format, combined with the dictionary's updated reference sections, including prime ministers and presidents, the zodiac and the Bible, the Classical world, astronomy, geography and more, guides the reader straight to the information needed to complete the puzzle. The first ever crossword was published in 1913 and Colonel Hill's first crossword dictionary was published in 1920. It has been in print for over seventy years, and is still an indispensable addition to the puzzle-solver's shelf.
Crossword Puzzle Dictionary
Author: Andrew Swanfeldt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crossword puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crossword puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Simon & Schuster Super Crossword Puzzle Dictionary And Reference Book
Author: Lark Productions LLC
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684856964
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
The crossword companion with a contemporary edge: a hip, one-of-a-kind reference that offers up-to-date terms, names in the news, facts about pop culture, and other tidbits that comprise most puzzles today.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684856964
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
The crossword companion with a contemporary edge: a hip, one-of-a-kind reference that offers up-to-date terms, names in the news, facts about pop culture, and other tidbits that comprise most puzzles today.
The Bantam Crossword Dictionary
Author: Walter D. Glanze
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553263757
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Over 50,000 clues, over 160,000 solutions—more clues, more solutions than any other book in America. Completely alphabetical, comprehensive, up to the minute, here’s the indispensable crossword puzzle dictionary, the one invaluable guide to solving the most difficult puzzles—including competitions. With a unique long-word finder listing no fewer than 22,000 words of six to ten letters, forty special tables detailing everything from Chinese dynasties to Vishnu’s avatars, and a section with common words in six languages, this book belongs in the library of every crossword puzzle solver seeking instant information. Arranged for quick and easy reference, it's the crossword fan's home and traveling companion, the best in the U.S.A.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553263757
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Over 50,000 clues, over 160,000 solutions—more clues, more solutions than any other book in America. Completely alphabetical, comprehensive, up to the minute, here’s the indispensable crossword puzzle dictionary, the one invaluable guide to solving the most difficult puzzles—including competitions. With a unique long-word finder listing no fewer than 22,000 words of six to ten letters, forty special tables detailing everything from Chinese dynasties to Vishnu’s avatars, and a section with common words in six languages, this book belongs in the library of every crossword puzzle solver seeking instant information. Arranged for quick and easy reference, it's the crossword fan's home and traveling companion, the best in the U.S.A.
The Million Word Crossword Dictionary (2nd Edition)
Author: Stanley Newman
Publisher: Collins Reference
ISBN: 9780061689017
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With more than 1,300,000 answers, this volume contains more than twice as many words as any other crossword dictionary. Meticulously compiled by two crossword professionals with a combined fifty years in the field and based on a massive analysis of current crosswords, there has never been a crossword dictionary with the breadth, depth, and currency of this one. From Jim Carrey to Sister Carrie, Homer Simpson t o Homer's Iliad, the wide-ranging entries include 500,000+ synonyms, 3,000+ literary works, 3,000+ films, 20,000+ famous people from all fields, and more than 50,000 fill-in-the-blank clues so popular in today's crosswords. Featuring an introduction by New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz, The Million Word Crossword Dictionary makes every other crossword dictionary obsolete. What's new in the second edition? This updated edition offers thousands of new entries, including slang terms; brand names; celebrity names; and the latest films, novelists' works, sports Hall of Famers, automobile models, and more. The new, larger type size makes finding the answers easier than ever. And now you can sign up for free annual updates, with all the new clues and answers compiled after the book's publication.
Publisher: Collins Reference
ISBN: 9780061689017
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With more than 1,300,000 answers, this volume contains more than twice as many words as any other crossword dictionary. Meticulously compiled by two crossword professionals with a combined fifty years in the field and based on a massive analysis of current crosswords, there has never been a crossword dictionary with the breadth, depth, and currency of this one. From Jim Carrey to Sister Carrie, Homer Simpson t o Homer's Iliad, the wide-ranging entries include 500,000+ synonyms, 3,000+ literary works, 3,000+ films, 20,000+ famous people from all fields, and more than 50,000 fill-in-the-blank clues so popular in today's crosswords. Featuring an introduction by New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz, The Million Word Crossword Dictionary makes every other crossword dictionary obsolete. What's new in the second edition? This updated edition offers thousands of new entries, including slang terms; brand names; celebrity names; and the latest films, novelists' works, sports Hall of Famers, automobile models, and more. The new, larger type size makes finding the answers easier than ever. And now you can sign up for free annual updates, with all the new clues and answers compiled after the book's publication.
The Unabridged Crossword Puzzle Dictionary
Author: Albert Franklin Sisson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crossword puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crossword puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
The Complete Crossword Dictionary
Author: Hinkler Books Pty, Limited
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781743087725
Category : Crossword puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Revised and updated, with more than 300,000 puzzle answers organised alphabetically, by number of letters, and by common categories.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781743087725
Category : Crossword puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Revised and updated, with more than 300,000 puzzle answers organised alphabetically, by number of letters, and by common categories.
The Chambers Crossword Dictionary, 3rd edition
Author: Chambers
Publisher: Chambers
ISBN: 055010545X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 3275
Book Description
What makes The Chambers Crossword Dictionary different? The ultimate resource for all crossword lovers Chambers Crossword Dictionary is an essential resource for crosswords of all kinds. Comprehensive, reliable and easy-to-use, this major new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by a team of crossword experts, and is specially tailored to the needs of crossword solvers. With more than 500,000 solutions to cryptic and quick clues, plus explanations of cryptic clue types and the use of anagram and other indicators, and insights into the world of crossword setting and memorable clues, it is an indispensable companion for all cruciverbalists. The best-selling reference for crossword solvers and setters - Over 500,000 solutions for every kind of crossword - More than 2,500 crossword code words to alert you to cryptic ploys - New synonyms to give you up-to-the-minute answers - New topic lists to help you solve general knowledge clues - Over 19,600 'one-stop' entries, with both synonyms and encyclopedic material - Word lists sorted by length and then alphabetically to make finding solutions easy - Includes words, phrases, abbreviations, symbols, codes and other cryptic 'building blocks' - Packed with crossword jargon, anagram and other indicators and essential cryptic vocabulary - Draws on The Chambers Dictionary, the authoritative Chambers reference range and the vast Chambers crossword clue database Packed with expert advice from crossword masters: - Derek Arthur (1945-2010), co-editor of The Listener crossword in The Times and of the Chambers Crossword Dictionary, 2nd edition - Ross Beresford, former co-editor of The Listener crossword - Jonathan Crowther, better known to cryptic crossword solvers as Azed, having set crosswords for The Observer for almost 40 years - Don Manley, crossword setter for many quality newspapers under various pseudonyms (Duck, Quixote, Bradman, Giovanni) and Church Times crossword editor - Tim Moorey, one of the crossword setting team for The Sunday Times, crossword editor of The Week and author of How to Master The Times Crossword What is new in this edition? New solutions, synonyms, and topic lists This brand new edition, compiled from Chambers' highly acclaimed and vast crossword resources, has been fully updated with thousands of new solutions to be even more useful to crossword fans. New synonyms for publication such as 'podcast' and 'blog' bring the content bang up-to-the-minute. New topic lists such as 'curries' and 'geese' help solve general knowledge clues. All words are grouped by meaning, then by number of characters, then alphabetically, to make finding the solution quick and easy. Special cryptic crossword words which indicate anagrams, reversals, etc give hints and tips for solvers.
Publisher: Chambers
ISBN: 055010545X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 3275
Book Description
What makes The Chambers Crossword Dictionary different? The ultimate resource for all crossword lovers Chambers Crossword Dictionary is an essential resource for crosswords of all kinds. Comprehensive, reliable and easy-to-use, this major new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by a team of crossword experts, and is specially tailored to the needs of crossword solvers. With more than 500,000 solutions to cryptic and quick clues, plus explanations of cryptic clue types and the use of anagram and other indicators, and insights into the world of crossword setting and memorable clues, it is an indispensable companion for all cruciverbalists. The best-selling reference for crossword solvers and setters - Over 500,000 solutions for every kind of crossword - More than 2,500 crossword code words to alert you to cryptic ploys - New synonyms to give you up-to-the-minute answers - New topic lists to help you solve general knowledge clues - Over 19,600 'one-stop' entries, with both synonyms and encyclopedic material - Word lists sorted by length and then alphabetically to make finding solutions easy - Includes words, phrases, abbreviations, symbols, codes and other cryptic 'building blocks' - Packed with crossword jargon, anagram and other indicators and essential cryptic vocabulary - Draws on The Chambers Dictionary, the authoritative Chambers reference range and the vast Chambers crossword clue database Packed with expert advice from crossword masters: - Derek Arthur (1945-2010), co-editor of The Listener crossword in The Times and of the Chambers Crossword Dictionary, 2nd edition - Ross Beresford, former co-editor of The Listener crossword - Jonathan Crowther, better known to cryptic crossword solvers as Azed, having set crosswords for The Observer for almost 40 years - Don Manley, crossword setter for many quality newspapers under various pseudonyms (Duck, Quixote, Bradman, Giovanni) and Church Times crossword editor - Tim Moorey, one of the crossword setting team for The Sunday Times, crossword editor of The Week and author of How to Master The Times Crossword What is new in this edition? New solutions, synonyms, and topic lists This brand new edition, compiled from Chambers' highly acclaimed and vast crossword resources, has been fully updated with thousands of new solutions to be even more useful to crossword fans. New synonyms for publication such as 'podcast' and 'blog' bring the content bang up-to-the-minute. New topic lists such as 'curries' and 'geese' help solve general knowledge clues. All words are grouped by meaning, then by number of characters, then alphabetically, to make finding the solution quick and easy. Special cryptic crossword words which indicate anagrams, reversals, etc give hints and tips for solvers.