Oxford Crossword Dictionary

The Oxford Crossword Dictionary, now in paperback, is the essential reference for all word game enthusiasts. The dictionary is arranged in three sections, and is designed to provide all of the different types of information you might need when tackling difficult clues in a puzzle. The first section contains a master list of 250,000 words, extracted from the New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary and the Concise Oxford Dictionary. Entries are alphabetically arranged according to length ofword, starting with a list of two-letter words, finishing with a list of fifteen-letter words and phrases. The second section consists of lists of biographical and proper names. The biographical names (5,000 in total) are arranged in categories, e.g. sports, arts, science, history, religion etc and sorted alphabetically by surname within each category. Also included in this section are 50 pages of geographical entries, covering countries of the world, states in the US, regions of S. Africa, rivers of the world, etc. The third section contains thematic lists on a wide variety of subjects, e.g. animals, plants, literature, music, art, religion, science, food and drink.

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.

A brand new edition, the twelfth, of the essential reference book for all crossword addicts. The words are arranged within seven mini-dictionaries in word lengths of two to eight-letters, revealing the answers to a tricky clue at a glance. This unique format, combined with the dictionary's updated reference sections, including prime ministers and presidents, the zodiac and the Bible, the Classical world, astronomy, geography and more, guides the reader straight to the information needed to complete the puzzle. The first ever crossword was published in 1913 and Colonel Hill's first crossword dictionary was published in 1920. It has been in print for over seventy years, and is still an indispensable addition to the puzzle-solver's shelf.

The dictionary gives explanations of the meanings and use of proverbs whenever these are obscure. By means of numerous illustrative quotations it also provides a documentary history of each proverb from its first recorded use in written English, and supplies details of earlier related forms in other languages.

This volume provides concise, authoritative accounts of the approaches and methodologies of modern lexicography and of the aims and qualities of its end products. Leading scholars and professional lexicographers, from all over the world and representing all the main traditions andperspectives, assess the state of the art in every aspect of research and practice. The book is divided into four parts, reflecting the main types of lexicography. Part I looks at synchronic dictionaries - those for the general public, monolingual dictionaries for second-language learners, andbilingual dictionaries. Part II and III are devoted to the distinctive methodologies and concerns of the historical dictionaries and specialist dictionaries respectively, while chapters in Part IV examine specific topics such as description and prescription; the representation of pronunciation; andthe practicalities of dictionary production. The book ends with a chronology of the major events in the history of lexicography. It will be a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in the field.

The Wordsworth Crossword Companion incorporates many special features: Clear guidance on how to recognize and work out anagrams and how to decipher cryptic clues. Thousands of synonym entries arranged in order of the number of letters in every word, e.g. fault n (3) bug; (4) flaw, lack, spot; (5) blame, error, taint, (6) defect; (7) absence, blemish, failing, frailty, mistake; (8) weakness; (10) deficiency, inadequacy; (11) shortcoming; (14) responsibility; over 30,000 synonyms.