Short description
Serving as a reference for people who enjoy solving crosswords, this title contains over 100,000 words and phrases arranged alphabetically and by word length.
Long description
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!