This guide to crosswords consists of more than 10,000 words specifically designed to help crossword-puzzle and word-game fans. The words are organized into sections by length and, in some cases, plurals of nouns, comparatives and superlatives of adjectives are also included. At the back of the book, there are tables and word lists covering subjects as diverse as the American states, chemical elements, constellations and biblical characters which should prove useful to the serious crossword fan. There is also a "special word list", containing less well-known words that may stump even the most dedicated puzzle solver.