Crossword Lists and Crossword Solver

by Anne Stibbs (Editor)

The frustration of a puzzle unsolved ends with this bumper crop of words and phrases that provide the keys to solving crosswords ranging from the merely tricky to the truly vexing. Entries are listed both alphabetically and by number of letters—up to 15—in categories such as volcanoes, fungi, and Gilbert and Sullivan. The guide delves even further into crossword trickery with full listings of verbal inflections and adjective cases, euphemisms, place names, technical terms, and compound expressions. To keep solvers on the cutting edge, entries on personalities from sports, politics, and literature are fully updated, making this sourcebook the master volume for aspiring puzzle masters.

816 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2007