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Today's Puzzles / Re: Fri., 3/15 Jack McInturff
« Last post by Mania22 on February 22, 2024, 07:56:03 AM »It was quite fun, not the best but quite fun 
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Today's Puzzles / Re: Language lesson: The February 3 crossword
« Last post by Mania22 on February 22, 2024, 07:54:07 AM »Katie Hale's latest crossword cleverly incorporates foreign words taken literally, adding a delightful twist.
It never failed to get me excited for it
It never failed to get me excited for it
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General Discussion / Re: Word Lists
« Last post by Mania22 on February 22, 2024, 07:42:35 AM »I'm relatively new and playing around with various word lists (using Crossfire). What supplemental word list(s) do you find to have the liveliest, freshest words and realistic scoring (I find too many give 50+ to very obscure words)? Which would you avoid at all costs due to lots of junk that is unusable? Thanks so much for the input.
Welcome to the world of word games! When it comes to lively and fresh word lists with realistic scoring, consider these:
Merriam-Webster's Official Scrabble Player's Dictionary (OSP):
Provides commonly used words in Scrabble.
Balanced scoring for a wide range of players.
Words With Friends Dictionary:
Tailored for the popular game, offering a mix of everyday and game-specific vocabulary.
Collins Scrabble Words:
Used in international Scrabble competitions.
Comprehensive and balanced.
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General Discussion / Re: WSJ .puz glitch
« Last post by skiverwildfowl on February 20, 2024, 08:21:09 PM »It's nice to know
blob opera
blob opera
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General Discussion / Re: Please comment on this new crossword
« Last post by skiverwildfowl on February 20, 2024, 08:03:25 PM »It's nice to know moto x3m
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General Discussion / Re: Literary Agents for Puzzle Books
« Last post by skiverwildfowl on February 20, 2024, 07:13:32 PM »
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General Discussion / Re: Word Lists
« Last post by knockveins on February 19, 2024, 10:32:33 PM »Actually, words should be studied in common usage and then gradually improved later. This certainly brings focus and deeper understanding. Words always change according to each case. Therefore, to successfully use it you should understand it. basketbros
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General Discussion / Re: Theme database
« Last post by Shnston on February 12, 2024, 04:09:22 AM »Consider the inverse situation, though: same concept, different theme words. Imagine a theme where certain letters are added at the end of words. Thematically, two problems using the same collection of letters might get very different results. I don't recall the exact details, but I heard somewhere that Shortz had been sitting on a very ingenious puzzle for four years before releasing it, because someone had already done something similar. In order to stay away from such, what steps can one take?
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Software / Technical / Re: Different Across and Down Word Lists Crossword Compiler
« Last post by TulaBomgardner on February 03, 2024, 02:00:27 AM »After creating or selecting your word lists, there may rice purity test be an option to assign specific lists to Across and Down clues. This could be in the settings or preferences menu.
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Software / Technical / Re: Different Across and Down Word Lists Crossword Compiler
« Last post by tonyadams on February 01, 2024, 08:16:52 PM »No, Crossword Compiler does not currently offer the option to use different Buckshot Roulette word lists for Across and Down clues.
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