Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1901659674 ISBN 13: 9781901659672

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2000

Synopsis

Most other crossword dictionaries simply hold lists of words arranged by number of letters or anagrams. This unique dictionary is based on over 300,000 crossword clues, cross-referenced to the possible answers. There are 200,000 entries under 18,000 headwords, as well as hints on word plays, anagrams, puns, and puzzles, and general advice on solving cryptic crosswords.

About this title

Review:

‘[a] wonderful dictionary’- Anne Barnard, London

‘I have recommended this book to several people and refer to it as ''my bible'', which it is to me!... It's better than any thesaurus’ – Mrs Youngman, Norfolk

‘Having used it almost immediately I can notice the terrific difference in ease of use and I'm sure even now that this copy will wear really well’ – Mrs Youngman, Norfolk

‘I've been doing crosswords for over 60 years – but I still can't do without my companion – Anne Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary’ – Colin Dexter

About the Author:

Anne Bradford has been compiling her Crossword Solver’s Dictionary since 1957, and regularly publishes new editions. She devotes a considerable time each day to solving crosswords, and notes, on average, 150 words a day. She is an active member of the Crossword Club and also sets crosswords. She lives in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1901659674
• ISBN 13: 9781901659672
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 714
• Editor: Bradford Anne R.