The Dell Crossword Dictionary by Wayne Robert Williams - ISBN: 9780385315159
Paperback
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.

The Dell Crossword Dictionary

  • Paperback

    448 pages

  • Release Date

    2 November 1988

Summary

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.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780385315159
ISBN-10:0385315155
Author:Wayne Robert Williams
Publisher:Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc
Imprint:Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:448
Release Date:2 November 1988
Weight:392g
Dimensions:202mm x 133mm x 24mm
Series:21st Century Reference
About The Author

Wayne Robert Williams

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.

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