The Million Word Crossword Answer Book - Hardcover

Newman, Stanley; Stark, Daniel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061125903 ISBN 13: 9780061125904

Publisher: Collins Reference, 2007

Synopsis

Stan and Dan's MILLION WORD CROSSWORD DICTIONARY was hailed by New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz as "the largest, most up–to–date, and most useful" and praised by crossword editors from the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. With THE MILLION WORD CROSSWORD ANSWER BOOK, these noted crossword experts give puzzlers the next "million word" tool they need. This radically comprehensive word finder can be used by solvers when two or more letters of the answer are known. It is even easier to use than a crossword dictionary! The 1,000,000+ entries will consist of exhaustive lists of crossword answers from 3 to 7 letters, where 2 letters are specified. For example, seven–letter answers with H as a second letter and C as a sixth letter will include the words CHALICE and PHYSICS, the proper names EHRLICH and SHYLOCK, and the phrase THIN ICE.

The book's "base lexicon" is comprised of words and phrases from actual puzzles, representing about 88% of all crossword answers––unapproachable by any other reference book. Included will be slang terms and celebrity names, a making this book as topical and relevant to modern solvers as the authors' previous book.

About this title

About the Author

Acclaimed puzzle creator, editor, and publisher Stanley Newman is crossword editor for Newsday, with puzzles syndicated worldwide. He holds the world record for the fastest completion of a New York Times crossword.

Daniel Stark creates the daily crosswords for United Feature Syndicate. His puzzles also appear in many national publications.

Review

“The most comprehensive source of contemporary crossword answers—now even larger and easier to use.” (Will Shortz, New York Times crossword editor)

“There are over a million reasons to be ecstatic about this book.” (--Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon, Boston Globe and Atlantic Monthly crossword creators)

“A bonanza, the ultimate reference aid for crossword solvers. . . a must for every crossword fan.” (--Maura Jacobson, New York Magazine crossword creator)

“Every word you’re ever likely to need is here.” (--Fred Piscop, Washington Post Magazine crossword editor)

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins Reference
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0061125903
• ISBN 13: 9780061125904
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 1280