New Comprehensive A-Z Crossword Dictionary

New Comprehensive A-Z Crossword Dictionary
Author: Edy G. Schaffer
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 1234
Release: 1996-10-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0380724251

With more than 50,000 new words added-now over 225,000 entries-the world′s most extensive, up-to-the-minute and easy-to-use crossword puzzle dictionary is bigger and better than ever! Arranged alphabetically from start to finish, The New Comprehensive A-Z Crossword Dictionary is a boon for puzzle fans young and old-with thousands of updated references from the worlds of art, literature, sports, politics, and pop culture; geographical and technical terms; famous and not-so-famous figures from the past and present; biblical references; computer terminology; new and old words; variant spellings; idioms, slogans, slang, abbreviations ... and much more!

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

The Million Word Crossword Dictionary
Author: Stanley Newman
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 18231
Release: 2010-11-09
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0061748005

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 to 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. This edition offers thousands of new entries, including slang terms; brand names; celebrity names; and films, novelists’ works, sports Hall of Famers, automobile models, and more. The larger type size makes finding the answers easier than ever.

Pansegrouw's Crossword Dictionary

Pansegrouw's Crossword Dictionary
Author: Louisa Pansegrouw
Publisher: Pearson South Africa
Total Pages: 836
Release: 1994-10-04
Genre: Crossword puzzles
ISBN: 9780636019577

With over 90 000 entries in alphabetical order, this crossword dictionary is a comprehensive yet easy to use reference with material from a wide range of sources.

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!

The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Dictionary

The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Dictionary
Author: Tom Pulliam
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999-01-19
Genre: Crossword puzzles
ISBN: 9780812931228

America's foremost crossword puzzle reference is now available in a a handy mass market size. This edition contains the full text of the hardcover, so puzzle fans looking for that elusive clue won't miss a thing!

Webster's New Explorer Crossword Puzzle Dictionary, Third Edition, Large Print Edition

Webster's New Explorer Crossword Puzzle Dictionary, Third Edition, Large Print Edition
Author: Merriam-Webster
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-11
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781596951778

The Ideal Companion for Everyone Who Loves Crossword Puzzles. Completely revised and updated with 10,000 new entries and over 335,000 clues and answer words. Thousands of new entries from the worlds of art, literature, sports, politics, history, science, movies, television, and has the answers to all those brainteasers that puzzlers of every generation are scrambling to solve. Based on actual crossword puzzle clues, with Comprehensive coverage of "crosswordese", the words most commonly encountered by puzzlers. Answers are grouped together alphabetically and by the number of letters they contain.

Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess

Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess
Author: Bobby Fischer
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 350
Release: 1982-07-01
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0553263153

A one-of-a-kind masterclass in chess from the greatest player of all time. Learn how to play chess the Bobby Fischer way with the fastest, most efficient, most enjoyable method ever devised. Whether you’re just learning the game or looking for more complex strategies, these practice problems and exercises will help you master the art of the checkmate. This book teaches through a programmed learning method: It asks you a question. If you give the right answer, it goes on to the next question. If you give the wrong answer, it explains why the answer is wrong and asks you to go back and try again. Thanks to the book’s unique formatting, you will work through the exercises on the right-hand side, with the correct answer hidden on the next page. The left-hand pages are intentionally printed upside-down; after reaching the last page, simply turn the book upside-down and work your way back. When you finish, not only will you be a much better chess player, you may even be able to beat Bobby Fischer at his own game!

Webster's New Explorer Crossword Puzzle Dictionary

Webster's New Explorer Crossword Puzzle Dictionary
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-07
Genre: Crossword puzzles
ISBN: 9781892859945

With thousands of up-to-date listings from the worlds of art, literature, sports, politics, history, science, movies, television, and much more, this newly revised edition is the ultimate puzzle lover's companion. Quick solutions to even the hardest puzzle clues are guaranteed. Completely revised and updated 50,000 new answer words 350,000 answer words in over 150 categories Arranged alphabetically and by letter count Comprehensive coverage of proper names.