Webster's New Explorer Crossword Puzzle Dictionary [Hardcover]

Merriam-Webster (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1999

Completely revised and updated for 1999, the Webster's New Explorer Crossword Puzzle Dictionary is a must for all puzzle lovers. Developed by the editors of Merriam-Webster, this easy-to-use dictionary provides quick solutions to even the hardest puzzle entries.

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About the Author

Merriam-Webster has 150 years of experience creating dictionaries of the highest standards of quality and reliability. The distinguished editorial staff is committed to innovation and scholarship in the creation of America's best known and most widely used dictionaries.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 767 pages
• Publisher: Federal Street Pr; Rev&Updtd edition (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892859033
• ISBN-13: 978-1892859037
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.4 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,612,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars crossword puzzle solving just got easier, March 17, 2001

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paula levine (huntington, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Webster's New Explorer Crossword Puzzle Dictionary (Hardcover)

Crossword puzzles are one of my favorite pastimes. Unfortunately I don't always know the answer to every clue. This new dictionary is an excellent resource book to assist any crossword puzzle fan in solving puzzles... The format is very easy to follow, and will be my new constant companion in my daily forays into the world of crossword puzzles. Any puzzle solver will be able to hone their skills with this book by their side...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Why I was not completely satisfied, August 14, 2006

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C. Elmore (Rockville, Md. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Webster's New Explorer Crossword Puzzle Dictionary (Hardcover)

I have enjoyed Crossword puzzles for many years. Unfortunately I often need help. For assistance I have used "Webster's Offical Crossword Puzzle Dictionary," copyright 1981 by Merriam Co. Needless to say I needed an update dictionary. When I saw this book advertized I thought it was just what I needed and ordered it imnmediately. If I had seen a copy of this book first, I would never have ordered it. This book is impossible to read. All info is run together and difficult to dicipher.
I do like the fact that this dictionary includes the first names of authors, painters, Nobel prize winners etc. I guess you can't have everything?? I still use my dated dictionary and refer to my new one only when necessary.
JoAn Elmore