The Dell Crossword Dictionary
By (Author) Wayne Robert Williams
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
2nd November 1988
United States
General
Non Fiction
Crosswords and word games
793.73203
Paperback
448
Width 133mm, Height 202mm, Spine 24mm
392g
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 "Word Finder," the most extensive "Name-Finder" in any dictionary, and countless special trivia sections, this comprehensive, easy to use reference tools is a must-have for any puzzle fan.
Wayne Robert Williams is the creator of the prestigious Dell Champion line of puzzle magazines. A familiar and well-respected figure in the puzzle world, he has created and edited a wide variety of puzzles, puzzle books and puzzle magazines. He's been the Chicago Tribune crossword editor since 1997.