These are my recommendations for the crossworder's bookshelf. Click the
links for more information or to purchase on-line. Any purchase, including
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The
Chambers DictionaryThe recommended dictionary for finding obscure and obsolete words. Published September 2006. This is the only way to check words in the better crosswords. |
Bradford's
Crossword Solver's Dictionary The latest and improved edition. The
very best aid to solving. If you can't take Chambers on holiday make sure
you take this.Truly indispensable. |
![]() Ximenes on the Art of the Crossword The classic guide to solving and setting puzzles. Ximenes set down the rules which keep modern puzzles fair. A remarkable book. |
Chambers
Words for Crosswords and Wordgames The famous list of all the
words in the 2003 Dictionary. Now republished after a break of 28 years,
the new edition contains phrases up to 45 letters. A must for solvers and
setters |