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Every Letter Is Silent, Sometimes

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'Bodega' Startup Draws Criticism, Mockery

"Don’t mess with the beloved bodega."

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Challenging Vocabulary Quiz Returns!

No tricks, just difficult words.

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Words of the Year: 1066

Or, Why Pig Meat is Called 'Pork' and Cow Meat is Called 'Beef'

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'So Long': A Common But Mysterious Goodbye

Its origins are surprisingly murky.

2014 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

The inside scoop behind our 2014 Word of the Year selections.

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Silent Letters

When each letter can be seen but not heard

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'So Long': A Common But Mysterious Goodbye

Its origins are surprisingly murky.

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"Immune to" or "Immune from"?

Nobody is immune to this question.

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What's Going On With 'Nonplussed'?

Its recent usage is hard to shrug off.

Word Games

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Challenging Vocabulary Quiz Returns!

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Name that Color!

NEW! Additional colors! More obscure than before!

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Name That Thing

Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

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Word Winder's CrossWinder

Word Winder's CrossWinder

A game of winding words.

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