Stumped by the site of the '68 Olympics? Pondering the name of a Portuguese coin? Look it up in "The Dell Crossword Dictionary," the ultimate reference for word puzzle solvers. Packed with solving aids for pun-filled clues and difficult "cryptic clues," the dictionary has been fully updated for the computer age.
No longer a test of classical knowledge, the modern crossword is a challenging labyrinth of clever clues, timely puns, and computer-age acronyms that baffle even puzzle afficionados. Completely revised and expanded, The Dell Crossword Dictionary ends the search for precisely the right word by providing a ready reference as up-to-date as this morning's puzzle.
Including a thoroughly cross-referenced & quot; Word Finder, & quot; the most extensive & quot; Name-Finder& quot; in any dictionary, and countless special trivia sections, this comprehensive, easy to use reference tools is a must-have for any puzzle fan.
Product Details
DELL CROSSWORD DICT
Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Product Weight: 1.10 lbs
Author: Williams, Wayne Robert
Publication Date: 1995-12-01
Language: English
Series: 21st Century Reference
Publisher: BANTAM TRADE
Dewey Decimal Classification: 793.732
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780385315159