Collins Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary

Author: Anne R. Bradford

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  • : $34.99 NZD
  • : 9780007523399
  • : HarperCollins Publishers Limited
  • : Collins
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  • : 0.72
  • : October 2013
  • : 197mm X 130mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 34.99
  • : August 2013
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  • : Anne R. Bradford
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  • : Paperback
  • : 9th Revised edition
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  • : English
  • : 793.7/32/03
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Barcode 9780007523399
9780007523399

Description

The much-loved Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary offers more than 250,000 solutions Users will never again be short of answers to their crossword clues with this unique dictionary that has been compiled and crafted based on the author's 50 years' experience of crossword solving. Every word listed here has appeared as a solution to a real crossword clue. Previous readers have found this book an invaluable reference work for both cryptic and quick crosswords, and new users will be quickly converted. It helps puzzlers to quickly solve any crossword; recognize words used in cryptic crossword clues which indicate that the answeris an anagram, pun, or word-play; learn about different types of cryptic clues; and get instant access to vocabulary lists, with themed panels arranged by length and then alphabetically.

Reviews

'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 'Truly indispensable' - Derek Harrison, The Crossword Centre 'This book is rarely out of my sight; need I say more?' - Aragon, The Times 'The result of a 50-year compilation... excellent' - Quixote, Independent '... a comprehensive and invaluable tool for all solvers and setters alike' - Rufus, Guardian 'An unrivalled and dependable companion for all serious setters and solvers' - Azed, Observer 'A treasure store for anyone who loves words ... I think it's amazing' - Araucaria, Guardian 'The crossword setter's Holy Grail, a must-have for all cruciverbalists ... [and] ... lovers of crosswords' - Mawby, Daily Telegraph

Author description

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 week. She is an active member of the Crossword Club and also sets crosswords. She lives in London.