Chambers Crossword Dictionary is the essential reference tool for crossword lovers everywhere. Not only is it easy to use, it is also the most authoritative crossword companion around.

• Includes approximately 290,000 references, with 275,000 lexical synonyms and over 15,000 encyclopedic words arranged in over 350 reference wordlists
• Over 15,000 unique 'one-stop' entries combine lexical and encyclopedic words
• All words listed by meaning at an appropriate headword, then by length, then alphabetically
• A unique introduction, with contributions from Jonathan Crowther and Don Manley, covers the vocabulary of clues, lists anagram indicators, and provides a valuable insight into how one of the UK's top crossword setters approaches his task
• An indispensable guide for solvers of cryptic crosswords, 'Quick' crosswords and crossword compilers alike