The Million Word Crossword Dictionary [Hardcover]

Stanley Newman (Author), Daniel Stark (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 2004

With more than 1,000,000 answers, this volume contains more than twice as many answers as any other crossword dictionary. More important, it is the first crossword dictionary ever to comprehensively cover the clues and answers that actually appear in today's most popular crosswords, including contemporary slang, phrases, and brand names.

Meticulously compiled by two crossword professionals with a combined thirty years in the field, and based on a massive analysis of current crosswords, there has never been a crossword dictionary with the breadth, depth, and currency of this one. From Jim Carrey to Sister Carrie, Homer Simpson to Homer's Iliad, the wide-ranging entries include 500,000+ synonyms, 3,000+ literary works, 5,000+ films, 20,000+ famous people from all fields, and more than 100,000 fill-in-the-blank clues so popular in today's crosswords.

Featuring an introduction by New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz, The Million Word Crossword Dictionary makes every other crossword dictionary obsolete.

Editorial Reviews

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“Surely the most comprehensive crossword clue-and-answer resource ever compiled...” (Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon, Boston Globe and Atlantic Monthly crossword creators )

“Long overdue but well worth the wait, this is the only crossword dictionary you’llever need.” (Merl Reagle, San Francisco Chronicle crossword creator )

“Newman and Stark. . .know what should (and shouldn’t) be in a 21st-century crossword dictionary. . . .This is the book you want. ” (Fred Piscop, Washington Post Magazine crossword editor )

“This book is unlike any crossword reference I’ve ever seen. A must for the crossword aficionado.” (Rich Norris, Los Angeles Times crossword editor )

“[An] excellent resource.” (Library Journal )

“...this remarkable book is destined to be not just another crossword dictionary, but the crossword dictionary.” (Wayne Robert Williams, Chicago Tribune crossword editor )

“The largest, most up-to-date, and most useful crossword dictionary available.” (from the Introduction by Will Shortz, New York Times Crossword Editor )

“You’ll find 40 entries here under ‘comprehensive.’ I’d say that pretty well sums it up.” (Mike Shenk, Wall Street Journal crossword editor )

A boon to solvers of crossword puzzles. You can even find names of pain relievers and rental cars! (Word Ways: The Journal of Recreational Linguistics )

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.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1280 pages
• Publisher: Collins Reference; 1 edition (March 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060517565
• ISBN-13: 978-0060517564
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (165 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #70 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Crosswords
  • #75 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > English

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

63 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST CROSSWORD DICTIONARY EVER, August 4, 2004

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John Jay "John" (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Million Word Crossword Dictionary (Hardcover)

I purchased the new "Million Word Dictionary", thinking it would be maybe just a bit better then any other dictionary. Guess what? It's a MILLION times better then my old Dell dictionary, and the New York Times dictionary that I have used for years. (they have now been sent to the attic).

One of its greatest features is that all the capitols are located together, as well as the rivers.

Who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1934? Turn to page 776, and all the Nobel Prize winners are listed.

It doesn't matter what you are looking for, movies, sports, actors, foreign names. Its all there, and real easy to find.

I am not much of a TV watcher, and I was pleasantly surprised to find so many entries on TV personalities and the shows. I have been able to finish many more puzzles, as a result of having this book.

Having this dictionary handy, when I get stumped, is almost like having you the author next to me, giving me the answers. A truly great Crossword dictionary.

70 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best crossword puzzle resource I've found, June 28, 2004

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Karen V. (Manassas, VA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Million Word Crossword Dictionary (Hardcover)

I bought this book for my father. He says it's the greatest book around for working crossword puzzles. The only problem he has with it is the print is very small and he has a difficult time reading it with his 67yr old eyes. He gets by with a magnifying glass, but said he'd like to have one with bigger print.

71 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE FOR ALL PUZZLERS, June 4, 2004

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Brenda "MYSHELFDOTCOM" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Million Word Crossword Dictionary (Hardcover)

Crossword puzzles are popular than ever. A newspaper just isn't complete without one. Authors use them as a backdrop in their mysteries. In addition, the crossword obsession is often spoofed in movies and on TV shows. They are a part of our everyday world.

Die-hard puzzlers will come to value _The Million Word Crossword Dictionary_. I'm not a die-hard puzzler, but I can appreciate the hard work that has gone into it. Comprehensive doesn't cover the amount of content in this 1268 page dictionary. Although the print is small, it is set up in an easy to read manner. The book offers words for single and double words. It includes typical words as well as celebrities, artists, authors, chemists, noblest, slang, popular phrases, movie titles, etc. Moreover, if you don't find what you are looking for, you can contact the authors through the snail mail or email addresses included in the book.