Crossword Dictionary
A handy reference library for the puzzle solver with encyclopedias, atlases, specialized dictionaries, word finders, wild card searches, anagrams, synonyms, homonyms, acronyms, phrases, quotes, databases for movies and music and more!
The New Oxford American Dictionary
This is the first dictionary (that I know of) to define words in a truly contemporary sense. Rather than rehashing traditional definitions and excluding words not considered legitimate by academics and purists, NOAD defines words as people use them in everyday speech. It also includes hundreds of new words and acronyms which have come into the language in the last several years.
This is the first dictionary (that I know of) to define words in a truly contemporary sense. Rather than rehashing traditional definitions and excluding words not considered legitimate by academics and purists, NOAD defines words as people use them in everyday speech. It also includes hundreds of new words and acronyms which have come into the language in the last several years.
Books For Crossword Puzzle Solving
Here are the helpful books that every crossword puzzle solver needs whether they're a novice or a seasoned pro. However, newbies beware! Crossword puzzles can be habit-forming and very time consuming. Happy puzzling!
Here are the helpful books that every crossword puzzle solver needs whether they're a novice or a seasoned pro. However, newbies beware! Crossword puzzles can be habit-forming and very time consuming. Happy puzzling!
The Crossworders' Dictionary and Gazetteer
A great addition to the cruciverbalist's reference library. This resource, which was 65 years in the making, spent many years looking for a publisher to no avail, as it contains over a million words and would require some 6,000 pages of printed text. Fortunately, the digital age has come to the rescue and it can now be placed on a single CD.
A great addition to the cruciverbalist's reference library. This resource, which was 65 years in the making, spent many years looking for a publisher to no avail, as it contains over a million words and would require some 6,000 pages of printed text. Fortunately, the digital age has come to the rescue and it can now be placed on a single CD.
ACE Word Finder
Customized for specific types of word games- crosswords, anagrams, jumbles, and Scrabble.® Good resource for constructors.
Customized for specific types of word games- crosswords, anagrams, jumbles, and Scrabble.® Good resource for constructors.
Alan Cooper's Homonym List
If yew knead a homonym, hear's a grate plaice to fined won. Bee shore two bookmark this sight.
If yew knead a homonym, hear's a grate plaice to fined won. Bee shore two bookmark this sight.
All Music Guide
All types of music covered as well as a glossary and music 'maps' (roots of various styles). Search by artist, album title, song title, etc.
All types of music covered as well as a glossary and music 'maps' (roots of various styles). Search by artist, album title, song title, etc.
ALLWord's Crossword Solver
Finds words from 3-20 letters long. Multi-lingual search also available.
Finds words from 3-20 letters long. Multi-lingual search also available.
Anagram Genius
Probably the most powerful anagram generator currently available on the market. It costs about $40 US but as they say, "The best things in life are NOT free." Visit the site and get a chuckle even if you don't order the product.
Probably the most powerful anagram generator currently available on the market. It costs about $40 US but as they say, "The best things in life are NOT free." Visit the site and get a chuckle even if you don't order the product.
Brendan's Amazing Anagram Generator
Very useful for the cryptic clue writer and an absolute necessity for the solver. Not to mention a lot of fun for anagramming the "boss' name" as "means S.O.B."
Very useful for the cryptic clue writer and an absolute necessity for the solver. Not to mention a lot of fun for anagramming the "boss' name" as "means S.O.B."
Cliché Finder
Enter a word or phrase and this search engine will return any clichés which use that phrase. Over 3,300 indexed.
Enter a word or phrase and this search engine will return any clichés which use that phrase. Over 3,300 indexed.
Crossword Cracker
A crossword helper that does wild-card searches, lists anagrams, finds possible Scrabble entries and includes dictionary and thesaurus look ups.
A crossword helper that does wild-card searches, lists anagrams, finds possible Scrabble entries and includes dictionary and thesaurus look ups.
Crossword Helper
Another 'wild card' word finder for solvers. Substitute a period (.) for unknown letters.
Another 'wild card' word finder for solvers. Substitute a period (.) for unknown letters.
Crossword Puzzle Guide
Lists words of various length as well as terms from the Bible, mythology, ancient history, etc.
Lists words of various length as well as terms from the Bible, mythology, ancient history, etc.
Crossword Solver (sorta)
This engine finds only single English words (not phrases, names, or proper nouns) and it only supports words up to 10 letters long.
This engine finds only single English words (not phrases, names, or proper nouns) and it only supports words up to 10 letters long.
Crossworders' Dictionary & Gazetteer
This dictionary/gazetteer is the digital eqivalent of over 6,000 pages. Search/browse to find rivers, cities, languages, coins, measures, VIPs and more. Includes Nobel Prize/Academy Award winners, Shakespeare, and foreign language content.
This dictionary/gazetteer is the digital eqivalent of over 6,000 pages. Search/browse to find rivers, cities, languages, coins, measures, VIPs and more. Includes Nobel Prize/Academy Award winners, Shakespeare, and foreign language content.
De Proverbio
Described as the world's first multilingual electronic journal of paremiology, it aims to publish studies and collections of proverbs in some of the main languages of the world.
Described as the world's first multilingual electronic journal of paremiology, it aims to publish studies and collections of proverbs in some of the main languages of the world.
How to Construct Logic Problems
A good tutorial on making your own logic problems. Also includes lots of puzzles.
A good tutorial on making your own logic problems. Also includes lots of puzzles.
Latin Grammar Aid and Wordlist
Lynn Nelson produced this wordlist to help students read Medieval Latin. He warns that it is only a list and not a dictionary.
Lynn Nelson produced this wordlist to help students read Medieval Latin. He warns that it is only a list and not a dictionary.
Lexical FreeNet
This program allows you to search for relationships between words and concepts that might never have occurred to you before. From Doug Beeferman.
This program allows you to search for relationships between words and concepts that might never have occurred to you before. From Doug Beeferman.
Lyrics World
Tons of lyrics including "Top 40 Hits of 1930-1999", "#1 Songs of 1930-1999", "Top Singles by Decade" and "Artist Collections". Browse by song title or artist.
Tons of lyrics including "Top 40 Hits of 1930-1999", "#1 Songs of 1930-1999", "Top Singles by Decade" and "Artist Collections". Browse by song title or artist.
One Across
An online crossword solving program from Duke University researchers. Enter the clue and the search pattern and chances are it'll find the answer.
An online crossword solving program from Duke University researchers. Enter the clue and the search pattern and chances are it'll find the answer.
Perseus Project
From Tufts University, an evolving digital library of materials, textual and visual, on the Archaic and Classical Greek world.
From Tufts University, an evolving digital library of materials, textual and visual, on the Archaic and Classical Greek world.
Rhyme Zone
Besides finding rhymes, you can use this tool to find synonyms, homophones, related words, etc. From Doug Beeferman who also maintains Lexical FreeNet (http://www.lexfn.com).
Besides finding rhymes, you can use this tool to find synonyms, homophones, related words, etc. From Doug Beeferman who also maintains Lexical FreeNet (http://www.lexfn.com).
Search For English Words
This engine allows you to search for words containing certain letter strings.
This engine allows you to search for words containing certain letter strings.
Software review: Crossword Maestro
A major breakthrough in Artificial Intelligence? Find out more about this great new learning tool from Genius 2000.
A major breakthrough in Artificial Intelligence? Find out more about this great new learning tool from Genius 2000.
The Anagram Engine
Handy anagram generator for crossword solvers and Scrabble players. Includes a customizable option menu.
Handy anagram generator for crossword solvers and Scrabble players. Includes a customizable option menu.
The Crossworders' Dictionary & Gazetteer
Will Weiss has released Version 2 of The Crossworders' Dictionary & Gazetteer, a valuable resource for puzzle solvers and creators.
Will Weiss has released Version 2 of The Crossworders' Dictionary & Gazetteer, a valuable resource for puzzle solvers and creators.
The Internet Movie Database
Need to know who starred in "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes"? You can ketchup on all the details at this incredibly comprehensive site. Search by title, cast, year, plot or goofs. Wow!
Need to know who starred in "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes"? You can ketchup on all the details at this incredibly comprehensive site. Search by title, cast, year, plot or goofs. Wow!
The Online Crossword Dictionary
Search by clue or by pattern.
Search by clue or by pattern.
The Puzzler's Bookstore
A list of recommended books in Crossword Puzzles, chosen by your guide for their outstanding features and editorial excellence
A list of recommended books in Crossword Puzzles, chosen by your guide for their outstanding features and editorial excellence
The World Fact Book
A wealth of information on the countries of the world. Includes maps, demographic profiles, major industries, etc. Courtesy of the CIA. Hmm...
A wealth of information on the countries of the world. Includes maps, demographic profiles, major industries, etc. Courtesy of the CIA. Hmm...
The WWW Bible Gateway
This site allows you to search for keywords, phrases, names, etc., in many different versions of the Bible. Handy for doing those puzzles with Biblical quotes or creating your own Bible crosswords.
This site allows you to search for keywords, phrases, names, etc., in many different versions of the Bible. Handy for doing those puzzles with Biblical quotes or creating your own Bible crosswords.
W3 Acronym & Abbreviation Server
Crossword constructors love acronyms even if most solvers don't. Well, have no fear. This site will tell you what it stands for, PDQ!
Crossword constructors love acronyms even if most solvers don't. Well, have no fear. This site will tell you what it stands for, PDQ!
WordWeb Pro
This multi-featured thesaurus/dictionary can help you solve crosswords. Contains 160,000 words. Free demo version. Developed by Antony Lewis, author of Crossword Compiler.
This multi-featured thesaurus/dictionary can help you solve crosswords. Contains 160,000 words. Free demo version. Developed by Antony Lewis, author of Crossword Compiler.