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'I've been doing crosswords for over 60 years -- but I still can't do without my companion -- Anne Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary' -- Colin Dexter 'Truly indispensable' -- Derek Harrison, The Crossword Centre 'This book is rarely out of my sight; need I say more?' -- Aragon, The Times 'The result of a 50-year compilation! excellent' -- Quixote, Independent '! a comprehensive and invaluable tool for all solvers and setters alike' -- Rufus, Guardian 'An unrivalled and dependable companion for all serious setters and solvers' -- Azed, Observer 'A treasure store for anyone who loves words ! I think it's amazing' -- Araucaria, Guardian 'The crossword setter's Holy Grail, a must-have for all cruciverbalists ! [and] ! lovers of crosswords' -- Mawby, Daily Telegraph
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‘I've been doing crosswords for over 60 years – but I still can't do without my companion – Anne Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary’ – Colin Dexter
‘Truly indispensable’ – Derek Harrison, The Crossword Centre
‘This book is rarely out of my sight; need I say more?’ – Aragon, The Times
‘The result of a 50-year compilation… excellent’ – Quixote, Independent
‘… a comprehensive and invaluable tool for all solvers and setters alike’ – Rufus, Guardian
‘An unrivalled and dependable companion for all serious setters and solvers’ – Azed, Observer
‘A treasure store for anyone who loves words … I think it’s amazing’ – Araucaria, Guardian
‘The crossword setter’s Holy Grail, a must-have for all cruciverbalists … [and] … lovers of crosswords’ – Mawby, Daily Telegraph
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Although by no means a crossword soling fanatic I do enjoy spending time at the weekend with the papers and testing myself with a selection of cryptic and general knowledge crosswords. Initially I was sceptical about needing the Bradford`s book because I had always relied on a normal dictionary, encyclopedia and a thesaurus. Since reciving the book however I have found myself turning to it in preference to the other reference works.
The crossword solver is both comprehensive and user-friendly. Anne Bradford has a lifetime`s experience of solving crosswords and it shows in the utility of the book she has compiled.
Perhaps I should also admit to simply perusing the book without any crossword in front of me. Sometimes I`ve opened the book at random and run my eye down an entry. (The one for musical entries produced some wonderful new words).
I keep this book close to hand aabout the house and find it invaluable. I can recommend this book without hesitation.
The crossword solver is both comprehensive and user-friendly. Anne Bradford has a lifetime`s experience of solving crosswords and it shows in the utility of the book she has compiled.
Perhaps I should also admit to simply perusing the book without any crossword in front of me. Sometimes I`ve opened the book at random and run my eye down an entry. (The one for musical entries produced some wonderful new words).
I keep this book close to hand aabout the house and find it invaluable. I can recommend this book without hesitation.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
On the whole very good but it has a lot missing, i.e.naming countries and their capitals (capitals are shown but not to which country they relate) various anniversaries, authors, playwrights etc. various gods and religions, Greek and Roman alphabets and numbers also not shown. Personally although this book is helpful I do not find it anywhere as good as the 30 year old Crossword solver I disposed of thinking this would give as much if not more information.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The dictionary was purchased for my 89yrs young friend who has bad eyesight, she thought it was good for her as she is a crossword fiend. It is a good size, printed well and good for crossworders. I hope this makes sense and is helpful.
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For puzzlers.
This is an invauable source of information for the puzzler, This new edition is better than the old one as you would expect.
Published 17 days ago by Selwyn
great book
i bought this for my mum and shes happy with it and it costs double the price in the shops
Published 1 month ago by glitteriefire
Bradfords crossword Solver's dictionary
A useful aid in helping to solve crossword puzzles and looking up meaning of words. Unfortunately often find word I want is missing, and have to try and think of another word of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Margaret E. Bridger
Soliving crosswords
THIS IS A HARDBACKED DICTIONARY FULL OF INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN SOLVING CROSSWORDS. THE PRICE OF THE DICTIONARY IS BRILLIANTLY LOW, COMPARED TO THE HIGH STREET PRICE. Read more
Published 3 months ago by logger
Not as good as Chambers!
The layout is disappointing, showing lists in alphabetical order regardless of word length. My old Chambers (which after years of use fell apart) was much easier to use with all... Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. C. Ramsay
Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary
An excellent product.A useful addition to any crossword enthusiast's helpful library.It seems that less time will be spent cudgelling the brain for the correct solution.
Published 4 months ago by archie
easy crosswords from now on!!
What a brilliant pressie! I love crosswords but there's always that one clue you just can't solve- not any more thanks to this brilliant pressie!
Published 6 months ago by melliej
Great update on the last dictionary
Although the type in the book is smaller - there is so much more information - so very happy with this purchase.
Published 6 months ago by Cee Jay
A cross-word addicts' dream book!!
This is the 8th edition and covers nearly all the possible clues for a general knowledge crossword. As it is a hard back and is used a lot, it doesn't fall apart like the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by lainey64
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What a great book. Saw an old version of it on a visit to my brother in law and just had to have one. Read more
Published 7 months ago by TonyB
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