ShowWord Games

Word games, word puzzles, word quizzes, wordplay, and occasional trivia with our quizmasters, most recently John Chaneski, with older puzzles by Greg Pliska and special appearances by Will Shortz. Pit yourself against the A Way with Words hosts as you try to figure out twisty mindbenders and brainteasers heard every episode. Sometimes easy, sometimes difficult, always fun!

Do Re Meaning Quiz

Quiz Guy John Chaneski’s puzzle is proof positive that words aren’t always what they seem, especially words that begin with the letters re-. For example, say John was driving along a road and turned right, then drove a little more and...

Pangram Jazz Waltz

In response to our discussion about pangrams, a listener in Bishop, California, offers a 59-letter one: Funk revival jazz band played exciting three-quarter tempo waltzes. This is part of a complete episode.