Quiz Guy Greg Pliska’s word game this week is “Name Dropping.” The answer for each set of clues will be a word that has a common first name hidden somewhere in it; when that name’s removed, the remaining letters spell a new...
Martha and Grant share some favorite Facebook groups: Ambrose Bierce was the baddest-ass lexicographer who ever lived. I judge you when you use poor grammar. What Are A Grammar? People Who Always Have To Spell Their Names For Other People. Of...
The hosts talk about the tricks they use to remember how to spell certain words. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Spelling Tricks” You’re listening to A Way with Words. I’m Grant Barrett. And I’m...
Martha offers a tip on how to spell onomatopoeia. Sort of. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Onomatopoeia Spelling Tip” Hey Grant, do you know how to spell onomatopoeia? Yes. Just the way it sounds! That’s terrible...
Quiz Guy John Chaneski has a quiz called “States of MIND,” in which the answers are words formed by combining the postal abbreviations of states. Try this clue: “A word that refers to your knowledge or intellectual ability. The...
witchy-poo n.— «What is now commonly called by Crowlites, and “witchy-poos” as wizardry, magic and spells is originally the arts of an ancient shaman or priest.» —“Re: Possible to Obtain magic powers>?” by...