Crosswordese: A Guide to the Weird and Wonderful Language of Crossword Puzzles

by David Bukszpan

Book Overview

"Crosswordese in all its glory has never been so entertaining "--Will Shortz

A celebration of the weird and wonderful language of crosswords, and the lexicon's fascinating checkered history, for crossword puzzlers and language lovers of all kinds.

Crossword puzzles have a language all their own. This entertaining guide to grid lingo will improve your game while it fills in the mystery and history of this unique and playful idiom...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1797203029
• ISBN13: 9781797203027
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 8.1"