The New Comprehensive A to Z Crossword Dictionary
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Book Overview
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... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0880293713
ISBN13:9780880293716
Release Date:January 1990
Publisher:Dorset Press
Length:542 Pages
Weight:2.53 lbs.
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
I keep going back
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I have 5 0r 6 crosswordpuzzle dictionaries but I keep going back to this one. In fact I have completely worn to tatters two paperback voumes and have bought a 3rd. I much prefer it to the NY Times one or the Schwanfeld although they both are excellent.
For those getting started in crossword puzzles
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I bought Mrs. Schaffer's "A-Z Crossword Dictionary" and I think it is probably the most used dictionary in my collection. There is no "one" crossword dictionary that will solve all of the clues. In my collection I have: "The New York Times Crossword Dictionary", "The Random House Crossword Dictionary", and "The Dell Crossword Dictionary". To also assist you in solving many crossword puzzles I recommend the "DVD & Video Guide 2004", "Proper Name Finder", and a good world atlas.
Cheap and excellent!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I can't believe someone said this didn't help--maybe they were doing puzzles in some other language? If you can only afford ONE crossword dictionary--this is the one to buy. I use three different dictionaries, but this is the one I go to first. It means it when it says "comprehensive"--it is. I certainly couldn't get through a NY Times crossword puzzle without it!
The best of the best
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I own all the important crossword puzzle dictionaries, such as the N.Y.Times x-word dictionary and Random House's x-word dictionary, not to mention about 10 others. No matter how many I try, I keep coming back to this one as my #1 dictionary. I get more answers out of this one than any other. I've owned it for years and it can't be beat. I highly recommend it.
A Must for Crossword Buffs!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I am on my fourth copy of this dictionary. I have worn out the other three. I have owned several other crossword dictionaries but have found The New Comprehensive A-Z Crossword Dictionary to be the only one of any value. An absolute must if you do crosswords. I recently lent a copy to my 11 year old grandson for some homework of word puzzles which he found extremely helpful. He now owns his own copy.
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