The Million Word Crossword Answer Book

The Million Word Crossword Answer Book

The Million Word Crossword Answer Book

The Million Word Crossword Answer Book

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Overview

The Million Word Crossword Dictionary was hailed by New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz as "the largest, most up-to-date, and most useful" and praised by crossword editors from all over the country. Now, noted crossword experts Stan Newman and Dan Stark provide the next "million word" tool to send your solving skills soaring. This radically comprehensive word finder can be used when two or more letters are known in crossword answers of 3 to 7 letters. Slang terms and celebrity names are included, providing the topicality and comprehensiveness you've come to expect from the Million Word brand. In addition, a unique crossword answer glossary lists more than 20,000 definitions for less common or potentially confusing words. The biggest and most complete answer book ever, The Million Word Crossword Answer Book is your master key for unlocking any crossword puzzle.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780062046055
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 12/21/2010
Sold by: HARPERCOLLINS
Format: eBook
Pages: 1280
File size: 7 MB

About the Author

Acclaimed puzzle creator, editor, and publisher Stanley Newman is crossword editor for Newsday, with puzzles syndicated worldwide. He holds the world record for the fastest completion of a New York Times crossword.


Daniel Stark creates the daily crosswords for United Feature Syndicate. His puzzles also appear in many national publications.

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The Million Word Crossword Answer Book


By Stanley Newman

HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Copyright © 2007 Stanley Newman
All right reserved.

ISBN: 9780061125904

Introduction

Welcome to The Million Word Crossword Answer Book, your master key for unlocking any crossword puzzle.

The 1,060,000+ main entries in The Million Word Crossword Answer Book represent the most comprehensive listing ever assembled of contemporary crossword answers. They were individually selected by the authors, both full-time crossword professionals. They include not just "regular" words, but also phrases, slang, consumer products, celebrities from all eras and milieus, song, movie, and book titles, and the latest words from popular culture--all presented in a format specially designed to get you quickly to the answer you need.

This is a thoroughly updated and greatly expanded edition of The Crossword Answer Book, first published in 1996. This new edition has over 50 percent more entries, with new features added that will make the book easier and more educational to use.

To get the most out of the book, be sure to read all the material on the next few pages, especially "How to Use This Book."

May your puzzles be completely solved--with or without our help.

Stanley Newman
Daniel Stark



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What People are Saying About This

Maura Jacobson

“A bonanza, the ultimate reference aid for crossword solvers. . . a must for every crossword fan.”

Will Shortz

“The most comprehensive source of contemporary crossword answers—now even larger and easier to use.”

Fred Piscop

“Every word you’re ever likely to need is here.”

Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon

“There are over a million reasons to be ecstatic about this book.”

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