
With over 100,000 words and phrases the Oxford Crossword Dictionary is the crossword enthusiast's key to success. Words and phrases are arranged by word length and alphabetically for easy look-up. There are 12 main sections covering words from two to thirteen letters in length and a further section containing phrases. The dictionary includes new words, technical and foreign terms, and up-to-the minute proper names.The Oxford Crossword Dictionary has been compiled using the rich resources of Oxford's Dictionary Department and advised by the Guardian newspaper's crossword editor, Hugh Stephenson, who has also written the Foreword.The design is clear and accessible for quick look-up and ease of use.Together with the Oxford Puzzle Solver, the Oxford Crossword Dictionary will ensure that crosswords get solved every time!
This reference work addresses the challenge of identifying specific words and phrases required to complete crossword puzzles. Compiled by Catherine Soanes with the expertise of the Oxford Dictionary Department and the editorial guidance of Hugh Stephenson, the text provides a structured database designed to assist puzzle enthusiasts in finding solutions based on length and alphabetical order. The framework relies on linguistic data to bridge the gap between cryptic clues and valid grid entries.
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Users frequently note the utility of the length-based organization for rapid puzzle completion. Experts highlight this as a standard reference tool for crossword solvers due to its integration with the established lexicographical resources of Oxford University Press.
Page Count:
354
Publication Date:
2006-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0192807110
ISBN-13:
9780192807113
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