The bestselling reference for crossword solvers and settersThe Chambers Crossword Dictionary is the perfect tool for any crossword solver and you know it because it is used by the setters themselves What makes The Chambers Crossword Dictionary different Comprehensive reliable and easytouse this major new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by a team of crossword experts and is specially tailored to the needs of crossword solvers. With more than 500000 solutions to cryptic and quick clues plus explanations of cryptic clue types and the use of anagram and other indicators and insights into the world of crossword setting and memorable clues it is truly the ultimate crossword bible.This new edition features Over 500000 solutions for every kind of crossword. More than 2500 crossword code words alerting you to cryptic ploys. Over 19500 onestop entries with both synonyms and encyclopaedic material for extra guidance in finding the right answer. A wealth of recent synonyms to give you uptotheminute answers. New topic lists to help you solve generalknowledge clues. Word lists sorted by length and then alphabetically to make finding solutions easy. Includes words phrases abbreviations symbols codes and other cryptic building blocks. Packed with crossword jargon anagram and other indicators and essential cryptic vocabulary. Draws on the latest Chambers Dictionary 13th Edition and the authoritative Chambers reference range.It is packed with expert advice and editorial from Derek Arthur 19452010 coeditor of The Listener crossword in The Times and of The Chambers Crossword Dictionary 2nd edition Ross Beresford former coeditor of The Listener crossword Peter Biddlecombe The Sunday Times crossword editor and The Times Crossword Championship winner 2000 2007 Jonathan Crowther better known to cryptic crossword solvers as Azed having set crosswords for The Observer for over 40 years Don Manley crossword setter for many quality newspapers under various pseudonyms Duck Qui