Synopsis
A crossword writer accidentally sees the word "daxbr" in a stranger's letter on a train. He tries to politely ignore it, but keeps thinking how well it would fit into a crossword. Eventually he talks to the stranger, who explains what the word means and how it will affect his plans.
Publications (9)
| Date | Publication | Publisher | Type | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1954 |
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Time to Come: Science-Fiction Stories of Tomorrow | Farrar, Straus and Young | Anthology | 299 |
| 1961 |
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Journeys in Science Fiction | Globe Book Company | Anthology | 609 |
| 1961 |
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Journeys in Science Fiction | Globe Book Company | Anthology | 609 |
| March 1961 |
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Best SF Four: Science Fiction Stories | Faber and Faber | Anthology | 216 |
| July 1962 |
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Best SF Four: Science Fiction Stories | The Science Fiction Book Club (UK) | Anthology | 216 |
| 1963 | Best SF Four: Science Fiction Stories | Faber and Faber | Anthology | 216 | |
| 1965 |
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Best SF Four | Faber and Faber | Anthology | 216 |
| May 1969 |
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Time to Come | Pyramid Books | Anthology | 215 |
| 1970 |
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Best SF Four: Science Fiction Stories | Faber and Faber | Anthology | 216 |