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12 Ways the Universe Loves Scrabble™

December 4, 2014

Discover the best Scrabble hints, tips and secrets by clicking on any of the book covers below: At least 30,000 … Continued

December 2, 2014

Unfortunately the most googled word for the month of November has been “Kardashian” (not for the first or last time);

November 27, 2014

The Middle Ages, lasting from the 5th century to 1485, are best known for their violent revolts and revolutions, gruesome

November 27, 2014

Well, hello again. First off – my heartfelt thanks to tikitaka for his or her submission of “cosplayer” and accompanying

November 5, 2014

Cometh the publication of the 12th edition of the Collins English Dictionary (and I hope you’re all having fun with

October 22, 2014

Published on Thursday 23rd October, the Collins English Dictionary, 12th edition is the only dictionary you need – the largest

October 15, 2014

It’s word nerd Christmas, folks! Which is to say, the new Collins English Dictionary is almost here! Nearly three quarters

October 7, 2014

Teacher’s pet, or constantly bunking off due to schoolitis? Some words and phrases have survived generations of schoolchildren, and will

October 7, 2014

Since being created around founder Rena Nathanson’s family table, BANANAGRAMS has become one of the most popular word games in