A comprehensive list of links to online dictionaries, word databases and puzzle solving aids. The puzzler's reference library, from Webster's to weird.
Search for words in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish. Includes an English pronunciation file.
This is a handy reference for getting a handle on British terms that you may run across in those tricky UK puzzles.
Free online searchable database. I looked up 'marketdroid'. Unfortunately, no browsing.
Search mutiple dictionaries from this site. Do wild card searches. Includes M-W Coll., RH 2nd Ed., Columbia Enc., and others.
A range of services here besides simply looking up words. Language dictionaries, translators, thesaurus and even a fun zone for puzzlers.
This French dictionary allows you to do 'wild card' and letter-string searches.
A free financial dictionary with thousands of terms and buzz words Includes tips, related terms, and related links to help investors.
This online dictionary contains definitions of words surrounding the technology and community of the Internet and the World Wide Web.
A search engine for words and phrases. More than 5 million words in more than 900 online dictionaries are indexed. Also handles wild card searches. You can find, define, and/or translate words and phrases.
This is a one-stop reference site. Dictionary, thesaurus, translator, language identifier, bibliography dict., bible search, quotes, maps, phone book, currency, stock markets... you name it.
This tome is habitually adjacent to the lexicon on the shelf. Indispensable for cruciverbalists.
Several people have contacted me to comment on this dictionary. Written by Ambrose Bierce and copyrighted in 1911, it's devilishly delightful but proceed at your own risk.
How's this for an entry? "DIRECTOR: The person who claims to be in charge when everything is going well and claims denial when things go wrong."
I don't believe it! Another online dictionary. Definitely one to have on hand when aliens drop by for a visit.
Online dictionary and search engine for computer and Internet technology. Search by keyword or browse catagories.
Word Matcher is a simple web page that lets you search for words that match a given pattern. Very handy if you're not sure how to spell a word.
An integrated dictionary and thesaurus. Also offers a Crossword Solver and Anagram solver.
From Merriam-Webster. Type in a word or phrase and voilą!
If you've ever wondered what a certain acronym or abbreviation stands for, wonder no more. FUBAR anyone?
