More than 70,000 clues and answer words are included in this edition. Includes extensive coverage of modern history, popular culture, politics, literature, sports and much more. Clue information printed in easy-to-spot bold typeface.
newt1234
Posted June 8, 2012
Use it everyday and this is about the 5th one I've purchased.
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Posted January 21, 2012
My sister is an avid crossword puzzle fan. She has tried several other crossword puzzle dictionaries but this is her absolute favorite. I gave her a copy a few years ago and she wore it out - literally. Kept using it even when in 3 pieces. So I bought her another copy. She thinks it is the best one out there.
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Posted July 12, 2009
I origianlly bought this beacuse the NY Times Puzzle hard cover edition was not available. The strong points of this volume include focus on popular culture figures such as actors and writers, etc., movies, televison,award winners, and literature. However, I did not find as authoritative or comprehensive as the Times volume in the areas word definitions and geographic locales.
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Posted June 23, 2009
After having several paperback dictionaries, we decided to purchase a hardcover, to last. I am very disappointed in this particular one because it hasn't any references to languages, which I need nearly every day. I would not recommend it to anyone!
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Posted February 11, 2009
While it's nice to have word entries broken out by the number of letters, I find my trusty crossword dictionary compiled by Edy Garcia Schaffer (Putnam 1995) is still the reference I turn to when I get stuck. The Schafer book includes many more entries under each word and includes related phrases.
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Posted March 17, 2006
Excellent book, but needs updating badly.Good layout, opens flat.
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Posted January 2, 2003
My Dad does crossword puzzles and loves this book but keep in mind it's much bigger than regular paperbacks. He wanted something to carry with him to work but it's too big to carry. It's the size of a hardcover. I think they should have mentioned that in the info about this book so you know before you buy it. So now you know...
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Overview
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE POCKET CROSSWORD DICTIONARY ON THE MARKET!
COMPREHENSIVE More clue words, special categories, and subcategories than any comparable dictionary In-depth coverage of people, places, and things AUTHORITATIVE Extensive coverage of modern history, popular culture, politics, literature, sports, and much more General vocabulary and synonyms ...