This volume is designed as a quick look-up tool for anyone needing help with solving a crossword or other word game. It is a derivative of the "Oxford Crossword Dictionary", containing the encyclopedic information from the parent volume - such as proper names and geographic data, together with additional thematic lists. The biographical names section is arranged in categories such as arts, science, history, sport, and religion, and is sorted alphabetically by surname within each category. Following this are the geographical entries which cover a wide range of information on countries, US states, rivers and mountains of the world etc. The final section contains thematic lists on subjects such as animals, plants, Shakespearean characters, mythological figures, and transport.