Rage bait, goblin mode … do words of the year have any real value?
Analysis shows obscure and barely used choices, drawn from online slang, do not stand the test of time
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‘Mom, can we take the elevator?’ Why I’m fine with my daughter speaking Americanese
A new study has shown Americanisms are creeping into classrooms throughout the UK, with words like ‘diaper’, ‘apartment’, ‘candy’ and ‘garbage’ becoming the new norm. No surprise when our children are addicted to US YouTube channels, says Charlotte Cripps, who explains why she’s choosing to ‘chill’ instead of ‘freak out’
The Independent UK ·
Why the French have fallen out of cœur with core
Cottagecore, gorpcore, balletcore – they’re all coming under fire from French language officials, who implore everyone to sub in the word ‘style’ instead. But what does it mean - and will anyone actually arrêt? Plus: your wardrobe dilemmas solved
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‘This will cause the collapse of society’: Players stumped by lack of vowels in Wordle 281
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The Independent UK ·
Wordle tips: How to master the game, according to a linguistics expert
It’s the game that social media can’t get enough of, but we can’t help but wonder: should you really start Wordle with the same word every day? Laura Hampson finds out
The Independent UK ·
Wordle tips: How to master the game, according to a linguistics expert
It’s the game that social media can’t get enough of, but we can’t help but wonder: should you really start Wordle with the same word every day? Laura Hampson finds out
The Independent UK ·
Wordle tips: How to master the game, according to a linguistics expert
It’s the game that social media can’t get enough of, but we can’t help but wonder: should you really start Wordle with the same word every day? Laura Hampson finds out
The Independent UK ·
Wordle: Your questions on best starting words, strategy and AI answered by a linguistics expert
‘My method is exactly about ruling out letters,’ expert says
The Independent UK ·
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The Independent UK ·
Wordle tips: How to master the game, according to a linguistics expert
It’s the game that social media can’t get enough of, but we can’t help but wonder: should you really start Wordle with the same word every day? Laura Hampson finds out
The Independent UK ·
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