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Merriam-Webster's Crossword Puzzle Dictionary, Kindle Edition: Third Edition Kindle Edition

by Merriam-Webster (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 200 ratings
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America’s favorite puzzle solver is bigger and better than ever! The 335,000 clues and answer words include 80,000 new words. This edition is fully searchable, organized both alphabetically and by number of letters. Containing the most comprehensive coverage of “crosswordese,” the words most frequently encountered by puzzlers, this dictionary will instantly help target the words you need.

Compatible with Kindle Voyage, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle, Kindle Fire with Fire OS 4+, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle Touch, Kindle DX, Kindle for Android (version 4.0+), and Kindle for iPad/iPhone (version 4.0+). Default dictionary feature is not supported on Kindle for Mac, Kindle for PC, or Kindle Fire 1st/2nd generation.
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America's favorite puzzle solver is bigger than ever!
Two examples taken from the crossword puzzle dictionary.

Organized both alphabetically and by number of letters.

Containing the most comprehensive coverage of "crosswordese."

335,000 clues and answer words include 80,000 new words.

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For more than 150 years, in print and now online, Merriam-Webster has been America's leading and most-trusted provider of language information. All Merriam-Webster products and services are backed by the largest team of professional dictionary editors and writers in America, and one of the largest in the world.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004HILY1U
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Merriam-Webster; 3rd edition (December 29, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 29, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5294 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1387 pages
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At Merriam-Webster, we consider it our mission both to propagate our irrational love of the English language and to help people better understand and use language, so they can better understand and communicate with the world around them.

To that end, we develop products that clarify meaning and usage, and help users communicate more clearly and powerfully.

In fact, we’ve been America’s leading and most-trusted provider of language information for nearly 200 years. And all Merriam-Webster products and services are backed by the largest team of professional dictionary editors and writers in America.

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Jeanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice Crossword Dictionary for Kindle
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2011
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When it came time to select a crossword puzzle dictionary, I knew that I wanted one for my Kindle and one that would not disappoint. I grabbed "The Million Word Crossword Dictionary" and found it quite nice, easy to search, and in general, quite well suited for the new Kindle. But, as I began to tackle some tough crossword puzzles, I found that even at a million words, it did get stumped from time to time. I had read where many people own more than one crossword dictionary so I thought I would grab the Merriam-Webster's Crossword Puzzle Dictionary as a supplement and see how it went. Let me say that I was immediately impressed. Searching with the Kindle is a breeze and low and behold, it did offer suggestions that my Million-Word monster failed to provide. Now I find myself switching from one to the other and getting stuck far less often. I am sure that the Million Word offers more sheer volume but the Merriam-Webster's is a slick, quick reference for most easy to moderate crossword puzzles. I give it 5 stars for the ease of searching and clear, simple design. If you already have one dictionary, you may find this an excellent second, or perhaps, even an excellent first.
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Take The Bus Sammy
5.0 out of 5 stars What's A Seven Letter Word For Great...
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2011
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The word is AWESOME.

This is such a useful tool for a fool like me who attempts to do crosswords. It is really ironic to me that I love to do crosswords but cannot spell to save my life, but I have found a tool that helps me spell out words for crosswords and find words if I am stuck. Using this to me is not cheating it is more of a study aid because it teaches you words that you might not have known before and is overall just flat out awesome. A must have for any crossworder.
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RALPH P. GRAY
3.0 out of 5 stars A MODESTLY GOOD CROSSWORD DICTIONARY
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2011
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I NEEDED A NEW CROSSWORD DICTIONARY & WANTED ONE CHEAP.
THAT'S WHAT I GOT. ITS THICKNESS MEANS THAT THERE ARE MANY ENTRIES (ABOUT WHICH IN A MOMENT), BUT THE BINDING IS VERY TIGHT (TO KEEP THE PAGES FROM FALLING OUT), AND THE MARGINS ARE VERY NARROW. CONSEQUENTLY I HAVE MUCH TROUBLE READING THE LINES NEAR THE INNER MARGIN.

AS FOR CONTENT: YES, THERE ARE TONS OF ENTRIES BUT TO MY AMAZEMENT SOME WORDS I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED TO BE THERE ARE NOT. (I DON'T RECALL WHICH. IN FAIRNESS, THIS IS NO UNCOMMON FAILING IN CHEAPER BOOKS.) ON THE OTHER HAND, THERE ARE A GREAT MANY ENTRIES. BUT DETAILS AND DEFINITIONS SEEM OFTEN SOMEWHAT, EVEN VERY, SKIMPY.
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BhamKen
4.0 out of 5 stars It would be nice if I could get an A-Z or Guide Word ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2014
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On my Android running 4.4.2 on a Samsung S4 using Amazon Kindle App, there are very few links in the Dictionary for my liking. It would be nice if I could get an A-Z or Guide Word List that were links to those respective areas of this reference. That being the only criticism, the search feature works very well. The best experience for me, is when I keep my searches to more basic forms of the word I'm looking to find. For instance, I would do a search for the word "Acid" for "Acid-Tongued" to solve for the word "Ascerb". In short the reference works fairly well if you like getting in the "ball park" quickly. It definitely is not a way to find complete answers by running searches using whole clues as search strings. One must break down the clue to its essentials to get the best use of this Kindle App.
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dschwabe
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Crossword Puzzle I've Seen -- Easy to use and very comprehensive
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2015
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I had an earlier version of this dictionary that finally fell apart after many years. This new edition is even better. I checked out several crossword puzzle dictionaries before I bought this one. It was clearly had the best layout and content of the ones I checked. It is pretty thick, but it is comprehensive and the format makes it easier to find words than in the earlier edition.
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isissiamese
5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2012
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I purchased this dictionary for my Uncle who works on crossword puzzles since his stroke per his doctors request. He LOVES it. He had an older version of it he bought second hand and has it taped up with duct tape and was on its last leg. When he received this book he said it was even better than his old one that he loved. Great book I would highly recommend purchasing it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2013
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I have an elderly friend who had a very well used copy of this dictionary, it was actually in about four parts. She doesn't have a computer and had no idea as to where to purchase a new copy here in New Zealand. Amazon was just the perfect place to find it. It arrived within the week and my friend had a ceremonial dumping of her old copy. She was thrilled to have a decent copy as she is a person that loves everything all neat and tidy and the old copy just didn't fit the bill. All is well now and she is happily doing her beloved crosswords.
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s kaye
1.0 out of 5 stars What happened?
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2017
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Have had this book for years and found it very easy to use. I love crossword puzzles, but sometimes need help. All of a sudden the search portion has disappeared making it almost impossible to find a word.
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Helene Giroux
5.0 out of 5 stars It is a terrific dictionary for crossword puzzles lovers
Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2016
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It is a terrific dictionary for crossword puzzles lovers, but it takes a lot of patience to use a dictionary in Kindle.
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Helen Strachan
5.0 out of 5 stars Prefect for those that enjoy doing crosswords.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2013
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I bought this for my Dad who enjoys doing his crosswords. He had the older version from 8 years ago which was falling apart and my Mum suggested buying him a new one so that she may finally put the old one to rest. High recommend this version for any crossword lovers.
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Margaret I. Hosegood
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful...
Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2013
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I do a lot of puzzles and needed an updated book....has fulfilled my expectations...from crosswords to miscellaneous puzzles..my old book was literally falling apart..
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steve c
5.0 out of 5 stars crossword puzzle dictionary
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2012
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got an old version of this book which was getting a bit tatty,boght the newer version which i find to have loads more content in it.a must for any crossword fan at a very good price.
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B Mill
3.0 out of 5 stars Single word dictionary
Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2019
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Works well for single word clues but would have preferred more phrase clues.
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