The Contemporary Crossword Dictionary

The Contemporary Crossword Dictionary
Author: Thomas E. Libby
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Total Pages: 740
Release: 2001
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780425165232

More than 100,000 solutions are included in this ultimate crossword puzzle solver that has nearly three times the solution rate of other crossword dictionaries. This essential book uses sources such as the "New York Times, Chicago Tribune", and others to present the most comprehensive reference dictionary to help crossword players solve the toughest of puzzles.

The Contemporary Crossword Dictionary

The Contemporary Crossword Dictionary
Author: Thomas E. Libby
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Total Pages: 740
Release: 2001
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780425165232

More than 100,000 solutions are included in this ultimate crossword puzzle solver that has nearly three times the solution rate of other crossword dictionaries. This essential book uses sources such as the "New York Times, Chicago Tribune", and others to present the most comprehensive reference dictionary to help crossword players solve the toughest of puzzles.

The Concise 21st Century Crossword Puzzle Dictionary

The Concise 21st Century Crossword Puzzle Dictionary
Author: K. McCann
Publisher: Puzzlewright
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Crossword puzzles
ISBN: 9781454907053

Now the very best crossword dictionary around--with all the words solvers need, but none of the ones they don't--is available in a concise version, without appendices! Kevin McCann and Mark Diehl analyzed thousands of crosswords to amass an up-to-date list of words that regularly turn up in today's top puzzles--with the most popular ones bolded and underlined. Crossword fans will keep this right next to their favorite puzzles!

Jonesin' for Crosswords

Jonesin' for Crosswords
Author: Matt Jones
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2009-01-06
Genre:
ISBN: 1402755279

Warning: Adults Only! Jonesin’ for Crosswords is a fresh and addictive new spin on solvers’ favorite pastime. The hip crosswords of creator Matt Jones, a syndicated puzzle master, have appeared in alternative papers all over the country. Expect a diverse mix of clues ranging from old school and modern pop culture, to historical and current events. Plus, you’ll find edgy drug references and too hot to show you X-rated words scattered throughout these outrageous puzzles with themes like Ribbed for Your Pleasure, The Big Owe, and Lets Get High.

The 21st Century Crossword Puzzle Dictionary

The 21st Century Crossword Puzzle Dictionary
Author: Kevin McCann
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
Total Pages: 2785
Release: 2010-12-07
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1402774524

Compiled from over 10,00 published puzzles, this handy reference offers all the words you need to solve your puzzles and none of the ones you don’t. Finally, a crossword dictionary with all the words solvers need—and none of the ones they don’t! When it comes to puzzle dictionaries, it’s the quality of what’s inside that counts. Who needs a plethora of synonyms that never appear in an actual crossword? So, authors Kevin McCann and Mark Diehl analyzed thousands of crosswords to amass an up-to-date list of words that regularly turn up in today’s top puzzles. To make the dictionary even easier to use, the most popular answers stand out in easy-to-see red, while charts highlight frequently sought-after information such as Oscar winners and Popes’ names. Crossword fans will keep this right next to their favorite puzzles!

The Million Word Crossword Dictionary (2nd Edition)

The Million Word Crossword Dictionary (2nd Edition)
Author: Stanley Newman
Publisher: Collins Reference
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-05-10
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780061689017

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 New York Times Square One Crossword Dictionary

The New York Times Square One Crossword Dictionary
Author: Stanley Newman
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
Total Pages: 520
Release: 1999
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780812930436

At last! A crossword dictionary with clues you can use! Based on a massive analysis of the words that appear most frequently in American crosswords, puzzle editors Stan Newman and Dan Stark have painstakingly -- one by one -- selected the 150,000 most important clues for these words. Check it out for yourself. Open "Square One and you'll notice the difference right away. You'll not only find synonym-type clues, but also fill-in-the-blanks, colloquial phrases, abbreviations, and the "modern" clues (like movies, music, TV, sports, brand names, etc.) so prevalent in today's crosswords, that no other crossword dictionary has ever included before. Among the thousands of popular crossword clues that can be answered only by "The New York Times Square One Crossword Dictionary are: FDR's successor (3 letters, page 150) Skater Lipinski (4 letters, page 255) "Diana" singer (4 letters, page 114) Traffic sign (5 letters, page 458) "Shakespeare in __" (4 letters, page 396) Maytag rival (5 letters, page 275) "The Crucible" setting (5 letters, page 100) Users of crossword dictionaries are the most demanding of reference-book users. They want the answer to a particular clue in a particular crossword, and they want it NOW. If this sounds like you, or your favorite puzzle fan, you need "The New York Times Square One Crossword Dictionary---America's most useful crossword dictionary by far for the new millennium.

Four-letter Words

Four-letter Words
Author: Michelle Arnot
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2008
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780399534355

A crossword puzzle champion discusses the rules and regulations of doing crossword puzzles; offers facts about puzzle history and lore; and provides tips, techniques, and strategies for solving difficult puzzles.

The New York Times Crossword Answer Book

The New York Times Crossword Answer Book
Author: Stanley Newman
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
Total Pages: 708
Release: 1998-04
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780812929720

Unlike crosswords of just a few years ago, today's crosswords, as exemplified by those in The New York Times, are filled with lively words and phrases that can't be found in a standard dictionary or any other single reference source - until now. The Crossword Answer Book is the first-ever puzzler's reference based on actual crossword answers. Multi-word phrases, abbreviations, famous people from all fields, place names, fictional characters, brand names, and more - all get "equal time" for the first time in this book.