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Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary
More Than 330,000 Solutions for Cryptic and Quick Puzzles
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Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary is the bestselling companion for all crossword solvers and compilers. Compiled over 60 years by a single author based on her experience of solving crosswords each day, this companion is regarded by top compilers as the authority for solvers and setters alike....
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The bestselling companion for all crossword solvers and compilers
Compiled over 60 years by a single author based on her experience of solving crosswords each day, this companion is regarded by top compilers as the authority for solvers and setters alike. Anne Bradford’s work is now continued by her daughter Gillian.
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Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary is the bestselling companion for all crossword solvers and compilers. Compiled over 60 years by a single author based on her experience of solving crosswords each day, this companion is regarded by top compilers as the authority for solvers and setters alike. Anne Bradford’s work is now continued by her daughter Gillian.
Every word has appeared as a solution to a real crossword clue, making this a unique publication and the must-have crossword dictionary for all cryptic and quick crossword lovers.
- Now with more than 330,000 solutions linked to words used in clues.
- Recognise the key words used in cryptic crossword clues which indicate whether the solution is an anagram, synonym, or wordplay.
- Browse through themed vocabulary lists, which are arranged by word length and alphabetically to help you find solutions easily.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008673031
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 September 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Collins
Edition: 9th Revised edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 50.0mm
Width: 168.0mm
Height: 258.0mm
Weight: 1720g
Pages: 928
About the Author
Anne Bradford has been compiling her Crossword Solver’s Dictionary since 1957, and regularly publishes new editions. She devotes a considerable time each day to solving crosswords, and notes, on average, 150 words a week. She is an active member of the Crossword Club and also sets crosswords. She lives in London.
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