Online Dictionaries for Puzzle Constructors and Solvers
A comprehensive list of links to online dictionaries, word databases and puzzle solving aids. The puzzler's reference library, from Webster's to weird.
ALLwords.com
Search for words in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish. Includes an English pronunciation file.
Search for words in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish. Includes an English pronunciation file.
BritSpeak - English/American Dictionary
This is a handy reference for getting a handle on British terms that you may run across in those tricky UK puzzles.
This is a handy reference for getting a handle on British terms that you may run across in those tricky UK puzzles.
Computer Terminology Dictionary
Free online searchable database. I looked up 'marketdroid'. Unfortunately, no browsing.
Free online searchable database. I looked up 'marketdroid'. Unfortunately, no browsing.
Dictionary Meta Search
Search mutiple dictionaries from this site. Do wild card searches. Includes M-W Coll., RH 2nd Ed., Columbia Enc., and others.
Search mutiple dictionaries from this site. Do wild card searches. Includes M-W Coll., RH 2nd Ed., Columbia Enc., and others.
Dictionary.com
A range of services here besides simply looking up words. Language dictionaries, translators, thesaurus and even a fun zone for puzzlers.
A range of services here besides simply looking up words. Language dictionaries, translators, thesaurus and even a fun zone for puzzlers.
Dictionnaire de mots croisés Amo
This French dictionary allows you to do 'wild card' and letter-string searches.
This French dictionary allows you to do 'wild card' and letter-string searches.
Investopedia
A free financial dictionary with thousands of terms and buzz words Includes tips, related terms, and related links to help investors.
A free financial dictionary with thousands of terms and buzz words Includes tips, related terms, and related links to help investors.
NetLingo: The Internet Language Dictionary
This online dictionary contains definitions of words surrounding the technology and community of the Internet and the World Wide Web.
This online dictionary contains definitions of words surrounding the technology and community of the Internet and the World Wide Web.
OneLook Dictionary Search
A search engine for words and phrases. More than 5 million words in more than 900 online dictionaries are indexed. Also handles wild card searches. You can find, define, and/or translate words and phrases.
A search engine for words and phrases. More than 5 million words in more than 900 online dictionaries are indexed. Also handles wild card searches. You can find, define, and/or translate words and phrases.
Research-It
This is a one-stop reference site. Dictionary, thesaurus, translator, language identifier, bibliography dict., bible search, quotes, maps, phone book, currency, stock markets... you name it.
This is a one-stop reference site. Dictionary, thesaurus, translator, language identifier, bibliography dict., bible search, quotes, maps, phone book, currency, stock markets... you name it.
Roget's Thesaurus
This tome is habitually adjacent to the lexicon on the shelf. Indispensable for cruciverbalists.
This tome is habitually adjacent to the lexicon on the shelf. Indispensable for cruciverbalists.
The Devil's Dictionary
Several people have contacted me to comment on this dictionary. Written by Ambrose Bierce and copyrighted in 1911, it's devilishly delightful but proceed at your own risk.
Several people have contacted me to comment on this dictionary. Written by Ambrose Bierce and copyrighted in 1911, it's devilishly delightful but proceed at your own risk.
The Official Marching Band Dictionary
How's this for an entry? "DIRECTOR: The person who claims to be in charge when everything is going well and claims denial when things go wrong."
How's this for an entry? "DIRECTOR: The person who claims to be in charge when everything is going well and claims denial when things go wrong."
The Skeptic's Dictionary
I don't believe it! Another online dictionary. Definitely one to have on hand when aliens drop by for a visit.
I don't believe it! Another online dictionary. Definitely one to have on hand when aliens drop by for a visit.
Webopedia
Online dictionary and search engine for computer and Internet technology. Search by keyword or browse catagories.
Online dictionary and search engine for computer and Internet technology. Search by keyword or browse catagories.
Word Matcher
Word Matcher is a simple web page that lets you search for words that match a given pattern. Very handy if you're not sure how to spell a word.
Word Matcher is a simple web page that lets you search for words that match a given pattern. Very handy if you're not sure how to spell a word.
Wordsmyth
An integrated dictionary and thesaurus. Also offers a Crossword Solver and Anagram solver.
An integrated dictionary and thesaurus. Also offers a Crossword Solver and Anagram solver.
WWWebster Dictionary
From Merriam-Webster. Type in a word or phrase and voilą!
From Merriam-Webster. Type in a word or phrase and voilą!
Stands 4
If you've ever wondered what a certain acronym or abbreviation stands for, wonder no more. FUBAR anyone?
If you've ever wondered what a certain acronym or abbreviation stands for, wonder no more. FUBAR anyone?