Chambers XWD: A Dictionary of Crossword Abbreviations by Michael Kindred

Chambers XWD: A Dictionary of Crossword Abbreviations by Michael Kindred

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Over 8,000 abbreviations and codes essential for cracking the toughest clues

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Chambers XWD: A Dictionary of Crossword Abbreviations by Michael Kindred

This enlightening volume lays bare the mysteries of the abbreviations used in cryptic crosswords and is a welcome aid to solving even the most perplexing clues. Thousands of abbreviations, symbols and codes are listed by clue word for ease of use.
'Excellent' * Hugh Stephenson, The Guardian *

Michael Kindred and Derrick Knight set crosswords under the pseudonyms Emkay and Mordred for various newspapers and periodicals, including The Times (The Listener crossword) The Independent's Saturday magazine and The Sunday Telegraph (Enigmatic Variations crossword).

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ISBN 13 9780550101730
ISBN 10 055010173X
Title Chambers XWD: A Dictionary of Crossword Abbreviations
Author Michael Kindred
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Murray Press
Year published 2005-10-17
Number of pages 224
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