Customer Reviews

Crossword Puzzle Dictionary

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I got interested in crossword puzzles a year ago. Bought all the books. This is the best helper I tried. In the beginning I relied on it constantly. Now, I find that, through it, I have learned and can go it alone most of the time (which means Monday-Thursday and often on Sunday for those of you who do the NYT).

We bougth the fifth editon back in 1986. The pages are worn thin, and have separated from the spine but we can't be without it.The BEST book of its kind available to ardent crossworders.

I have not found a crossword puzzle dictionary which compares. The words included are highly relevant and they are nicely organized into logical categories and subcategories. Even the Swanfeldt dictionary doesn't guarantee success with the NY Times crossword puzzle, but it will give you a fighting chance.

I have a 5th edition of this book which has more info in it than this one. I was very disappointed so I sent it back.

My dad loves crossword puzzles, and about nine years ago I bought him this book in a paperback edition. He raved about how useful it was and used it daily until 2001, when it was destroyed in a house flood. It had gotten pretty tattered by then, but probably had another year or two of use left. I bought him a second book, this time in hardback, thinking it would last longer. That book is now six years old and has pages falling out! So, yesterday he asked that I get him a THIRD book, and no other crossword puzzle dictionary will do. I just wish a seventh edition would come out soon; I'm sure Dad could use some updated info.

This is a very poor prodiuct, and is inferior to the 4th Edition Hardcover that I am used to. It is a much smaller page with tiny type (font size); lacks the ease of readability that I had with the earlier edition. It is not worth buying at any price! I recommentd that no one purchase this one.

I gave my mother a copy of the 3rd edition for Christmas in 1968. It has been re-bound once, and the pages are very worn. After her death 10 years ago, I inherited it, and find it the best crossword puzzle dictionary that I have ever used. I have found wonderful words in it, so that using it has been very educational! I am going to splurge and order the 6th edition for myself for Christmas this year.

This is my second dictionary and I love it. It's really big, which is the only drawback. It is extremely comprehensive - has all kinds of the funky words and clues. They also have lots of info. on countries, states, cities. I find that there are rarely times I can't find an answer. The only time I struggle is when you are given the last name of someone famous - I can't just look up their last name often.
Great book for the money! Now.... if only they could make it in a travel size!

This item was purchased as a gift for my 83 year-old father who stays sharp by completing two newspaper crossword puzzles daily. His previous copy of the same edition was only about five years old, but in absolutely tattered condition. I personally witness him using this dictionary at least twice daily. It is truly a fine product. Thank you for the easy ordering process, swift delivery and outstanding customer service.

I do a daily crossword in my local paper and this book has helped me get through it many times. I'm on my third one now because i wear them out about every 5 or 6years from use, but i would recommend it to any crosssword fan.