The Complete Cryptic Crossword Companion

This is an alphabetical listing of hundreds of solutions to common crossword and word game conundrums. Which words indicate an anagram in a cryptic clue? When should a backword be searched for? What do crossword compilers use to hint at a trick answer? The entries in this guide help the user find solutions to such problems quickly in order to prevent the agonies of crossword frustration.

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.

The treasure-trove for crossword lovers

The Complete Crossword Comapnion conatins: *Essential Dictionary *Essential Thesaurus *Anagram Finder *Crossword Lists *Crossword Solver *Solving Cryptic Crosswords