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Chambers Crossword Lists
Chambers (ed.)
Paperback
£13.99
ISBN:
9780550104052
Published:
21/08/2009
Extent:
960 pages
Illustrations:
none
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Summary:
Updated and supplemented with over 250 new lists, this new edition of Chambers Crossword Lists brings together thousands of possible solutions to quick and cryptic clues. Pulling together information from the arts, the natural world, sport, geography, politics and more, it covers a truly diverse range of subjects, from birds to currencies, rivers to cricket terms. Coverage is detailed, accurate and international in scope, with a particular focus on words which crop up frequently in crosswords. An essential aid for crossword solvers everywhere. Over 250 new lists:
Shakespearean fools • grammatical cases • curries
TV characters • team nicknames of different sports
jellyfish • common names of queens • Middle Eastern cities
famous gates • denominations of the major religions
- Over 170,000 solutions to quick and cryptic clues, sorted into hundreds of categories
- Lists arranged alphabetically with solutions arranged by number of letters and then alphabetically for quick, easy use
- Developed from the Chambers reference range, including The Chambers Dictionary: the gold standard of crossword reference
About the Author(s):
Chambers is one of the world`s most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative and completely reliable language and reference titles covers English-language dictionaries, thesauruses, bilingual dictionaries, crosswords, puzzles and games and specialist titles on subjects such as biography, quotations, literary characters, science and technology and world history. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.
Contributors:
Crossword Consultants for 2009 edition:
Derek Arthur, co-editor, The Listener crossword, The Times
Chris Feetenby, Puzzle Meister, The Mail on Sunday
Derek Harrison, The Crossword Centre
Brian Head, The Crossword Club
Tom Johnson, crossword editor, The Spectator
Don Manley, crossword setter
Tim Moorey, crossword setter and editor
Reviews:
This is a very comprehensive and well-arranged reference work which has already taken a permanent place on my shelf of frequently used books. I recommend it strongly. [refers to 2005 edition]
Chris Feetenby, Puzzle Meister, The Mail on Sunday
This is a very comprehensive and well-arranged reference work which has already taken a permanent place on my shelf of frequently used books. I recommend it strongly. [refers to 2005 edition]
Chris Feetenby, Puzzle Meister, The Mail on Sunday
Worth its weight in gold ... vastly superior to books on similar subjects. This book is a "must" and surpasses any other similar work currently available. I heartily recommend this super book - it contains a wealth of information not easily accessible elsewhere and sets standards which other authors will have to strive very hard to beat.
[refers to 2005 edition]
Tom Johnson, 1 Across magazine
Worth its weight in gold ... vastly superior to books on similar subjects. This book is a "must" and surpasses any other similar work currently available. I heartily recommend this super book - it contains a wealth of information not easily accessible elsewhere and sets standards which other authors will have to strive very hard to beat. [refers to 2005 edition]
Tom Johnson, 1 Across magazine
I was impressed with Chambers Crossword Lists and find it difficult to see how it could be improved very much. [refers to 2005 edition]
Crossword magazine
I was continually impressed by the extensive information to be found. Chambers Crossword Lists is a very comprehensive collection of words, easily accessible and of undoubted use to all crossword enthusiasts.
[refers to 2005 edition]
Derek Harrison, Crossword News
I was continually impressed by the extensive information to be found. Chambers Crossword Lists is a very comprehensive collection of words, easily accessible and of undoubted use to all crossword enthusiasts.
[refers to 2005 edition]
Derek Harrison, Crossword News
Tim Moorey, Agony Uncle of the Crossword Club
...this new edition is certainly a pretty impressive work.
Brian Head, Editor of Crossword magazine
A comprehensive and clearly-laid out book of lists, especially ideal for themed crosswords, and of great benefit to setters and solvers alike.
Roger Squires, crossword setter
It looks excellent. Now that it's bigger and clearer, it will probably become more thumbed than the previous one!
Michael Warburton, crossword setter
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