Why are detectives in old movies and mystery novels called gumshoes? The term gumshoe derives from the image of shoes with soles made of gum rubber, which offered an improvement over the wood traditionally used for the bottom of a shoe, since those...
BOLO is an acronym for Be On the Lookout. An all-points bulletin may also be described as simply a BOL. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “BOLO” Grant, the other day I met a dog named Bolo. Like a Bolo that the police put out? Oh...
Attention Sue Grafton fans: A is for Amusing might be a good title for this week’s puzzle from Quiz Guy John Chaneski. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “”A” is for Amusing Word Game” You’re listening to A Way with Words. I’m Martha...
