Chambers Crossword Dictionary

by Chambers (Editor), Chambers (Editor)

The best-selling Chambers Crossword Dictionary is the essential reference for crossword lovers everywhere. This major new edition has been substantially revised and updated by crossword experts to be even more useful. Massively expanded, it includes well over 350,000 words and phrases, arranged in over 19,600 unique "one stop" entries. All words are grouped by meaning at an appropriate headword, then by length, then alphabetically, to make finding the solution quick and easy. The new edition now includes anagram, reverse, and other indicators, as well as crossword jargon, key abbreviations, and other cryptic material and has been specially tailored to be even more useful to cryptic crossword fans.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

1024 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Anne Platts · Rating 3 out of 5]

Learning the language of cryptic crosswords

[Neophiliac · Rating 5 out of 5]

I try Chambers first because it is quicker (it's in word length order). Usually I'll find it, if not I can try Bradfords.