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Title: The Million Word Crossword Answer Book
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Manufacturer: Collins
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| The Million Word Crossword Answer Book by Collins A different crossword puzzle help book | I've had this book about 1 month now, and I find it's NOT a crossword book I use a lot, but when I've occasionally come across a clue that I just can not find an answer to, then this is probably the ultimate crossword 'ANSWER' book for those partially complete words.
This is not a definition based book with possible answers. Instead, this book assumes you have a least two letters (in any position) in ANY 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 letter word and then proceeds to give you ALL possible combinations of words that would fit with the letters you already have.
For example...If you had a seven-letter answer with the second letter being H and the sixth letter being C, and appearing on your crossword page as *H***C*, this book will suggest the words CHALICE and PHYSICS, the proper names EHRLICH and SHYLOCK, and the phrase THIN ICE as possible answers.
To help make to make things easier, all letter combinations are listed alphabetically; this listing method allows you to quickly find the letters you have and their positions within a word quickly. For example, all the four letter words using the letters A and B would be initially listed under AB**, then A*B*, then A**B, then *AB*, *A*B etc. until all A & B combos were exhausted. And so on with all the rest of the letters in the alphabet.
The only daunting thing about this system is that the combos for some of the six and seven letter words can be VERY extensive. So, it really helps in some cases (especially with six and seven letter words), to have more than just two letters available, as this will narrow your search down significantly. It becomes obvious that the more letter you have to start with, the smaller and easier the search required.
As you might imagine, some of the words listed as possible answers can be very unfamiliar looking. So to try to help this situation, the authors have developed a 'Glossary' (at the end of this book) that has 24,000+ words in it; words initially found in the main answer section. Each of these words, has a short definition to help explain the meaning of these 'unfamiliar answers', to help you determine if the word fits your crossword definition. A very useful and helpful feature.
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This book offers the potential solution to many tough crossword clues if your regular definition dictionary is unable to do the job. The only caveat is that you do have to have at least two letters in the word that is giving you trouble; but with this minimum information this book will be a definite asset. 5 Stars.
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This book could be classified by crossword puzzle purists as unfair or even cheating in obtaining help for some clues, however, if you've reached the end of the line in some 'obscure' definition, this book will very likely be able to give you the assistance that you need. | | The Million Word Crossword Answer Book by Collins book for beginners | | I found this to be useless and returned the book. I wanted a book with definitions and this has none! | | The Million Word Crossword Answer Book by Collins million word crossword answer book | | Not what I expected-it's like using a telephone book. I don't use it at all. | | The Million Word Crossword Answer Book by Collins Excellent Aide | | After going through a number of less useful crossword dictionaries, I have been using the past edition of this book for three years. I find it to be the most thorough and helpful. As the past edition aged I did find there were more current listings I was seeking that were not included, so this new edition has been eagerly awaited and appreciated. I can't imagine a more comprehensive crossword aide. I'm 100% happy with it. | | The Million Word Crossword Answer Book by Collins Million Word Crossword Answer Book | | This is a very special book which can help in solving those tricky clues in crossword puzzles and word games. Be sure to read the "key" at the beginning of the book which explains how to find the patterns and page layouts. Once you learn the patterns you will discover the wonders of the book. It's really ingenious. | | The Million Word Crossword Answer Book by Collins Product Description | The Million Word Crossword Dictionary was hailed by New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz as "the largest, most up-to-date, and most useful" and praised by crossword editors from all over the country. Now, noted crossword experts Stan Newman and Dan Stark provide the next "million word" tool to send your solving skills soaring. This radically comprehensive word finder can be used when two or more letters are known in crossword answers of 3 to 7 letters. Slang terms and celebrity names are included, providing the topicality and comprehensiveness you've come to expect from the Million Word brand. In addition, a unique crossword answer glossary lists more than 20,000 definitions for less common or potentially confusing words. The biggest and most complete answer book ever, The Million Word Crossword Answer Book is your master key for unlocking any crossword puzzle. |
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