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March 2025
Easter and Scrabble: A Perfect Pair for Word-Loving Celebrations
13 March 2025
Easter is a time of tradition, renewal, and-if you're lucky-a bit of friendly competition. While the holiday often brings to mind egg hunts, chocolate bunnies, and family gatherings, it also presents the perfect opportunity for a Scrabble showdown. After all, what better way to celebrate the season than by exercising your mind while enjoying the company of loved ones?
Curious Origins (Part Two)
2 March 2025
Language is a living, breathing thing, evolving over time and shaped by history, culture, and some rather unexpected circumstances. Many of the expressions we use today have origins that stretch back centuries, often with fascinating-or downright bizarre-backstories. Here are some intriguing idioms and the stories behind them:
February 2025
Heath Robinson: The Man Behind the Machines
15 February 2025
If you've ever described an overcomplicated, absurdly intricate contraption as a bit Heath Robinson, you're in good company. His name has become shorthand for machines that take the most convoluted route possible to complete a simple task - often with a mix of ingenuity, humor, and mild impracticality. But who was Heath Robinson, and why does his legacy live on in our lang...
Curious Origins: The Stories Behind Common Expressions
5 February 2025
The English language is a treasure trove of quirky expressions, many of which have histories that are as colorful as the phrases themselves. Have you ever wondered why we let the cat out of the bag or why something costs an arm and a leg? Lets explore a few idioms and their fascinating origins.
January 2025
Scrabble: Our Finest Hour, Reduced to a Triple Word Score
19 January 2025
Ah, Scrabble. The paragon of intellectual games. The supposed battleground of wits, where letters transform into words, words into strategy, and strategy into smug self-satisfaction. Its the game where players assert their cerebral superiority by cobbling together words theyve never used in an actual sentence. If life is absurd, then Scrabble is its ultimate microcosm.
Scrabble Strategies for Life
1 January 2025
As the New Year approaches, many of us turn our thoughts to resolutions those hopeful declarations aimed at self-improvement, adventure, or growth. But lets be honest: while resolutions are easy to make, theyre notoriously difficult to keep. What if we took a page from a different playbook (or in this case, a game board) and approached resolutions with the strategy and cre...
December 2024
Scrabble Up the Holidays!
16 December 2024
As the holidays approach, theres nothing cozier than gathering around with family, friends, anda good old Scrabble board! For Scrabble enthusiasts, this season isnt just about mistletoe and eggnog; its a chance to show off word wizardry and rack up high scores! Here are some tips, tricks, and festive ideas to make your Scrabble games merry and bright.
The Whispering World: Exploring the Word Susurrus
1 December 2024
The word susurrus might sound unfamiliar at first, but its meaning is as gentle as the sound it describes. Defined as a soft whispering, rustling, or murmuring sound, susurrus is an onomatopoeic word, meaning it mimics the sound it represents. Its perfect for capturing the quiet, soothing sounds of nature or even a low, indistinct conversation.
November 2024
Falling for Scrabble: Tips, Tricks, and Cozy Word Play for Autumn
14 November 2024
As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, there's nothing quite like cozying up with a warm beverage and a good game of Scrabble. Autumn is the perfect season for Scrabble enthusiasts to enjoy long afternoons of wordplay. Whether youre playing competitively or just for fun, here are some tips, tricks, and autumn-inspired words to boost your game and get you into th...
Autumn-Themed Puzzles to Warm Your Mind
1 November 2024
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there's something magical about the autumn season. The changing colors of the leaves, the warmth of a cozy sweater, and the crackle of a fire make us want to slow down and savor the little things. And for word puzzle enthusiasts, fall brings a perfect opportunity to dive into new challenges, inspired by the season's rich ta...
