About the Author

Acclaimed puzzle creator, editor, and publisher Stanley Newman is crossword editor for Newsday, with puzzles syndicated worldwide. He holds the world record for the fastest completion of a New York Times crossword.

Reviews

"The largest, most up-to-date, and most useful crossword dictionary available." -- from the Introduction by Will Shortz, New York Times Crossword Editor"This book is. . .a dozen or more of your favorite references all rolled into one. Besides the most comprehensive list of synonyms I've ever seen, there are famous names, TV shows, movies, drama, music--nary a stone unturned. A must for the crossword aficionado." -- Rich Norris, Los Angeles Times crossword editor"Surely the most comprehensive crossword clue-and-answer resource ever compiled, a cornucopia of cruciverbal lore from two savvy veterans of the crossword trade. We especially love the generous servings of popular-culture knowledge." -- Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon, Boston Globe and Atlantic Monthly crossword creators"Quite simply the most comprehensive and painstakingly researched crossword dictionary I've ever seen -- and I've seem them ALL. American crossword puzzles have evolved enormously over the past 40 years, yet most crossword dictionaries have remained mired in the past. Finally, here's a crossword dictionary for today's crossword fan. Long overdue but well worth the wait, this is the only crossword dictionary you'll ever need." -- Merl Reagle, San Francisco Chronicle crossword creator"Newman and Stark. . .know what should (and shouldn't) be in a 21st-century crossword dictionary. . . .This is the book you want. " -- Fred Piscop, Washington Post Magazine crossword editor"You'll find 40 entries here under 'comprehensive.' I'd say that pretty well sums it up." -- Mike Shenk, Wall Street Journal crossword editorA boon to solvers of crossword puzzles. You can even find names of pain relievers and rental cars! -- Word Ways: The Journal of Recreational Linguistics"[An] excellent resource." -- Library Journal"[The authors] have indeed delivered a boon, a gift, a windfall to crossword lovers with this long-overdue solving aid." -- US Airways Attach� Magazine