Why English is the best language for Wordle, with Lynne Murphy
Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers.
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How Wirdle Influenced Our Vocabulary
Wirdle was the Word of the Year in Cambridge Dictionary. In Merriam Webster, people were looking up words like voila or lo-mi so words felt more foreign in America. So it was interesting to watch the back and forth between players of the game in both countries. What they found difficult and what that tells us about our vocabulary.
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