From the dust jacket:

The Master Crossword Puzzle Dictionary is the largest and most comprehensive crossword reference book ever published. It is the unabridged wordbank, second to none in its completeness and usefulness. Nearly ten years in preparation, it is designed to offer the utmost in aid, ease, and guidance for the dedicated puzzle solver, providing an unrivaled listing of multiple clue words that span our vocabulary.

The Master Crossword Puzzle Dictionary contains an amazing wealth of historic, geographic, scientific, musical, archaic, and obsolete words; classical, mythological, and literary references culled from the works of Shakespeare, Plutarch, Homer, and many other renowned authors; the most complete lists of games and game terms; and an array of French, German, Spanish, and Latin words and expressions.

This definitive volume includes over 200,000 clue words and 1,000,000 answer words presented in innovative, easy-to-use lists. Cross-references abound and answer words that don't appear under the main clue or sub-clue words can be found with the numerous cross-reference pointers.

Here is the crossword fan's indispensable ally. The Master Crossword Puzzle Dictionary is the ultimate book of synonyms and an outstanding lexicon for anyone interested in finding the perfect word.