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The Chambers Crossword Dictionary, 4th Edition by Chambers (Hardcover, 2015)
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The bestselling reference for crossword solvers and setters The Chambers Crossword Dictionary is the perfect tool for any crossword solver - and you know it because it is used by the setters themselves! What makes The Chambers Crossword Dictionary different? Comprehensive, reliable and easy-to-use, this major new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by a team of crossword experts, and is specially tailored to the needs of crossword solvers. With more than 500,000 solutions to cryptic and quick clues, plus explanations of cryptic clue types and the use of anagram and other indicators, and insights into the world of crossword setting and memorable clues, it is truly the ultimate crossword bible. This new edition features: - Over 500,000 solutions for every kind of crossword. - More than 2,500 crossword code words alerting you to cryptic ploys. - Over 19,500 'one-stop' entries, with both synonyms and encyclopaedic material, for extra guidance in finding the right answer. - A wealth of recent synonyms to give you up-to-the-minute answers. - New topic lists to help you solve general-knowledge clues. - Word lists sorted by length and then alphabetically to make finding solutions easy. - Includes words, phrases, abbreviations, symbols, codes and other cryptic 'building blocks'. - Packed with crossword jargon, anagram and other indicators and essential cryptic vocabulary. - Draws on the latest Chambers Dictionary 13th Edition and the authoritative Chambers reference range. It is packed with expert advice and editorial from: - Derek Arthur (1945-2010), co-editor of The Listener crossword in The Times and of The Chambers Crossword Dictionary, 2nd edition - Ross Beresford, former co-editor of The Listener crossword - Peter Biddlecombe, The Sunday Times crossword editor and The Times Crossword Championship winner (2000, 2007) - Jonathan Crowther, better known to cryptic crossword solvers as Azed, having set crosswords for The Observer for over 40 years - Don Manley, crossword setter for many quality newspapers under various pseudonyms (Duck, Quixote, Bradman, Giovanni) and Church Times crossword editor - Tim Moorey, crossword setter for The Sunday Times and The Times, and crossword editor and setter for The Week and MoneyWeek magazines. He is author of How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary and thesaurus publishers.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Murray Press
ISBN-139781473608405
eBay Product ID (ePID)214571406
Product Key Features
Number of Pages1012 Pages
Publication NameThe Chambers Crossword Dictionary, 4th Edition
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGames, Education
Publication Year2015
TypeDictionary
AuthorChambers
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height228 mm
Item Weight1092 g
Item Width151 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorChambers
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- 16 Aug, 2018
The best crossword dictionary around
This is the third time I have purchased this volume as previous volumes have been very well used. Full of information. If like me you avoid Internet crossword answer sites and love a good cryptic puzzle. This book is for you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 10 Mar, 2021
Terrific Value
I love crosswords and this book really helps when you are stuck. Words that you would have never known or realised. Excellent.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 Apr, 2017
Delighted with the book.I got a bargain
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Jan, 2021
disappointment
I was sent the Third edition, not the fourth, which is what I ordered. Gamma minus!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
