Third Edition (Puzzles & Games Reference Guides) - The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Dictionary

I have used this book, for probably 15 years....I had the First Edition, which I used until it fell apart. Then, I got the Second Edition and it is time to replace that book, also, as not only has it fallen apart (almost in the exact same place as the First Edition) but it got water damaged.

It is indispensible BUT I had the oversized paper back! Even though the price was twice as much as the paper back you advertise, it was well worth the money. Sometimes, I wish they would have figured out how to make it more durable.

Very helpful with crossword puzzles but way past its prime. It over 18 years old in 2013. A 4th edition is badly needed. Also a digital version for Kindle. Small print. Paperback doesn't wear well from daily use. Better than others I've tried.

I too have used the excellent Third Edition until it fell into disrepair and had to be replaced, but it was published in 1995, a decade ago. The current Times Crossword Editor, Will Shortz, says the puzzle has changed significantly. It's high time the dictionary be revised and updated too! When will we get a Fourth Edition?

I really enjoy the New York Times Crossword Puzzle Dictionary. It is perfect for taking along on a car trip. Also for doing

the crossword puzzle at the end of the day in your hotel room.

The dictionary is reasonably priced.

This is a marvelous resource. I used my first dictionary, a gift from my husband for Christmas, until all the Y and Z sections are gone. The book is in tatters. Since I am a beginner at Crossword puzzles it was a great book for someone like me.

I found this book physically difficult to use. It was a chubby small paged paperback as opposed to earlier editions of the same whose pages were much larger, and the books easier to use. Also, it was not as topical as I had expected...i.e. upgrades of state descriptions adding state mottos...addition of Roman numerals...addition of more common current slang...etc. I was NOT happy with my purchase. I feel the authors could have done a much better job.

When my A-Z Crossword Dictionary fell apart from overuse, I was anxious to try the NYTimes Dictionary. I wish I had ordered another copy of the A-Z instead. In the A-Z, I was able to find more answers, and the foreign word sections were much better than in the Times. Also, the Times Dictionary lists foreign countries in dark gray boxes which make the text very hard to read. Love the NY Times crosswords, but the Dictionary needs work!

This is an excellent publication. I am a crossword addict
and the first copy of this book that I owned, I actually
wore it out and it fell apart. I wanted one exactly the same
as it is one of the best crossword dictionaries available.

This is an excellent publication. I am a crossword addict
and the first copy of this book that I owned, I actually
wore it out and it fell apart. I wanted one exactly the same
as it is one of the best crossword dictionaries available.