Reviews
Surely the most comprehensive crossword clue-and-answer resource ever compiled, a cornucopia of cruciverbal lore from two savvy veterans of the crossword trade. We especially love the generous servings of popular-culture knowledge., Newman and Stark. . .know what should (and shouldn't) be in a 21st-century crossword dictionary. . . .This is the book you want., ...this remarkable book is destined to be not just another crossword dictionary, but the crossword dictionary., Quite simply the most comprehensive and painstakingly researched crossword dictionary I've ever seen -- and I've seem them ALL. American crossword puzzles have evolved enormously over the past 40 years, yet most crossword dictionaries have remained mired in the past. Finally, here's a crossword dictionary for today's crossword fan. Long overdue but well worth the wait, this is the only crossword dictionary you'll ever need., [The authors] have indeed delivered a boon, a gift, a windfall to crossword lovers with this long-overdue solving aid., This book is. . .a dozen or more of your favorite references all rolled into one. Besides the most comprehensive list of synonyms I've ever seen, there are famous names, TV shows, movies, drama, music--nary a stone unturned. A must for the crossword aficionado.