Overview
The bestselling 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, crossword jargon, key abbreviations and other cryptic material and has been specially tailored to be even more useful to cryptic crossword fans.
Full Product Details
Author: Chambers (ed.)
Publisher: John Murray Press
Imprint: Chambers
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 13.80cm
, Height: 5.10cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 1.230kg
ISBN: 9780550103413
ISBN 10: 0550103414
Pages: 1024
Publication Date: 27 April 2007
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
'The Chambers Crossword Dictionary certainly is a fine book... and a safe Christmas present for any crossword fan.' [previous edition review] - Amazon 'Extensive, easy to use and extremely useful, this crossword dictionary is sure to be in great demand.' [previous edition review] - The Scotsman
'The Chambers Crossword Dictionary certainly is a fine book... and a safe Christmas present for any crossword fan.' [previous edition review] -- Amazon 'Extensive, easy to use and extremely useful, this crossword dictionary is sure to be in great demand.' [previous edition review] -- The Scotsman
Author Information
Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer's list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century. Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer's list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.
