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I figured we all waste so much time on here with useless dribble,we might as well learn something.
So i'll try to post a word of the day everyday.If you care to look,fine.If not,thats cool also.
cruciverbalist
A crossword designer or enthusiast.
[From Latin cruci-, stem of crux (cross), + verbalist (one skilled in use
of words), from verbum (word).]
"In a suburban town in Connecticut, Cora Felton has some small measure
of notoriety as the Puzzle Lady, reputed constructor of syndicated
crosswords. The much married and generally alcoholic Cora, though, is
a front for her niece Sherry, the real cruciverbalist."
So i'll try to post a word of the day everyday.If you care to look,fine.If not,thats cool also.
cruciverbalist
A crossword designer or enthusiast.
[From Latin cruci-, stem of crux (cross), + verbalist (one skilled in use
of words), from verbum (word).]
"In a suburban town in Connecticut, Cora Felton has some small measure
of notoriety as the Puzzle Lady, reputed constructor of syndicated
crosswords. The much married and generally alcoholic Cora, though, is
a front for her niece Sherry, the real cruciverbalist."