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The Dell Crossword Dictionary » (Revised)

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Authors: Wayne Robert Williams, Kathleen Rafferty, Wayne Robert Williams
ISBN-13: 9780385315159, ISBN-10: 0385315155
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Date Published: December 1995
Edition: Revised

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Author Biography: Wayne Robert Williams

Wayne Robert Williams is the creator of the prestigious Dell Champion line of puzzle magazines. A familiar and well-respected figure in the puzzle world, he has created and edited a wide variety of puzzles, puzzle books and puzzle magazines. He's been the Chicago Tribune crossword editor since 1997.

Book Synopsis

No longer a test of classical knowledge, the modern crossword is a challenging labyrinth of clever clues, timely puns, and computer-age acronyms that baffle even veteran wordsmiths. Completely revised and expanded, The Dell Crossword Dictionary includes an extensive crossword definitions section, a thoroughly cross-referenced "Word-Finder" section, the most extensive "Name-Finder" in any dictionary, and every trivia fact a puzzle fan could ever want to know.
Comprehensive and easy to use, The Dell Crossword Dictionary is a must-have for any crossword lover.

Table of Contents

Clues and Definitions Introduction8
Clues and Definitions9
Name Finder Introduction136
Name Finder137
Kentucky Derby Winners188
Native American People189
United States Presidents190
Shakespeare192
Bible196
Gods & Goddesses198
Academy Award Winners199
Colleges & Universities200
Sports Teams206
Constellations & Stars207
Olympic Games Sites208
United States Information209
Nations Information213
Animals225
Groups of Animals232
Music Terminology233
Abbreviations & Acronyms235
Elements245
Weights & Measures246
Word Finder Introduction247
3-Letter Word Finder248
4-Letter Word Finder310

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