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A Near-Perfect French 9-By-8 Word Rectangle, A. Ross Eckler
A Near-Perfect French 9-By-8 Word Rectangle, A. Ross Eckler
Word Ways
The following 9-by-8 French word rectangle attributed to Jean-Charles Meyrignac appears on the Internet (for example, on www.mathpuzzle.com for May 25 2004). The source says that all but one of the words can be found in the Petit Larousse. This is intermediate in difficulty between an 8-by-8 and a 9-by-9 double word square, the latter of which has never been done in English. No 9-by-8 English rectangles are known by us to exist, but French is particularly adaptable to this form because of the many inflected verb forms.
Transposing 4-Letter Words, Susan Thorpe
Transposing 4-Letter Words, Susan Thorpe
Word Ways
In Transposing Rates (WW87195), Jeff Grant listed the 24 transpositions of the four letters AEST. He said "Although some of the terms and references are rather obscure, it is an accomplishment unlikely to be equalled with any other set of four letters". This is a challenge which appears to have lain dormant for 20 years. Here, I offer other sets of 24 transpositions.
Sacred Manuscripts Boast Secret Ciphers, Susan Thorpe
Sacred Manuscripts Boast Secret Ciphers, Susan Thorpe
Word Ways
In Orthograffiti (WW78217), Richard Lederer showed that a single sound can be demonstrated by many letters. The sounds which concern us here are the long vowels, specifically the sounds of the 5 major vowels A, E, I, O, and U as they are pronounced in the reading of the alphabet. The sound symbols are those of the Phonetics List of the Oxford English Dictionary, Second Edition. However, I include a further parameter. The long vowel sound must either be preceded, or succeeded, by the short 's' sound.
Lettuce Prey, William Webster
Lettuce Prey, William Webster
Word Ways
Bill Webster, a direct descendant of Noah Webster, died on September 24, 2001. In his last letter to the editor, written only three days earlier, he noted "I expect to improve on this, when I get a broader word base. Seams know won nose of a compleat list...Have well over 200, and adding continuously."
A 5-Dimensional Magic Die, David S. Dillon, Jeremiah Farrell
A 5-Dimensional Magic Die, David S. Dillon, Jeremiah Farrell
Word Ways
This extends the 3-dimensional HOT-PAD and the 4-dimensional SALT-MINE dice described in "Magic Word Dice", May, 2007 to a fifth dimension (see also J. Puder's remarks in the August 2007 Colloquy). A schematic (2-dimensional!) drawing of the 5-cube follows. It is based on the word pair POLAR-MINES and every node word uses exactly one each of the five pairs 1 = P-M, 2 = O-I, 3 = L-N, 4 = A-E and 5 = R-S.
Back Cover
Word Ways
The back cover, including a board for a game contained in this issue.
Puncture, Michael Kline
Cartoon, Jed Martinez
Word Play, Martin Gardner
Word Play, Martin Gardner
Word Ways
This is an excerpt from Mr. Gardner's forthcoming book on word play. It will be Chapter 7 in that book entitled "Entangled Words and Numbers".
Limerickshaws: The Grand Finale, David Morice
Limerickshaws: The Grand Finale, David Morice
Word Ways
In the last issue of Word Ways, Kickshaws became Limerickshaws, a special edition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 1907 British Limerick Craze. The column began with 28 words found using Google. Each of the words referred to limericks, and each began with an L. Similarly the words above refer to limericks, but they begin with letters other than L. Most of them are terms that writers have made up to refer to invented forms.
Front Cover, Publication Information
Front Cover, Publication Information
Word Ways
Front Cover, Publication Information, Table of Contents
Colloquy
Word Ways
Ed and Gudrun Wolpow, have had many connections with the Ecklers over the years and add to the celebration of their retirement. "To choose what to say about the Ecklers, well, each word weighs. The French speak of le violon d'Ingres - Ingres' violin - the violin a hobby for the famed painter, but a consuming one. Ross and Faith played our (and their) violins - a delight in our avocational worlds that we sometimes envied for our main callings. Many thanks for this joyful flourish at the edge of our "real" lives - reminding, as in a great painting, …
The Concise Dictionary Of Two Letter Words Revised Edition
The Concise Dictionary Of Two Letter Words Revised Edition
Word Ways
A collection of 676 words from aa, a rough, scoriaceous lava, through zz, a short buzzing or snoring sound.
Answers And Solutions
Word Ways
Answers and solutions to the puzzles contained within this issue.
Instructions To Authors, Subscribers
Instructions To Authors, Subscribers
Word Ways
Instructions to authors interested in contributing and readers interested in subscribing.
Answers And Solutions
Word Ways
Answers and solutions to the puzzles contained in this issue.
Back Cover
Word Ways
The back covers of this publication including a playing board for the salt-mine die.
Instructions To Authors, Subscribers
Instructions To Authors, Subscribers
Word Ways
Instructions for authors wishing to contribute to the publication as well as those interested in subscribing.
Cover, Publication Information
Cover, Publication Information
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Cover, Publication Information, Table of Contents
Colloquy
Word Ways
Karen and I were saddened at the loss of Rex Gooch. He was a staunch logologist and his varied efforts will certainly be missed.
Front Cover, Publication Information
Front Cover, Publication Information
Word Ways
Front Cover, Publication Information, Table of Contents
We Salute, Jeremy Morse
A Szekler For Eckler, Enoch Haga
A Szekler For Eckler, Enoch Haga
Word Ways
I have a file of 234,936 words from the Second Edition of the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary. After reading Making the Alphabet Dance, I thought of looking for the last capitalized word for each letter of the alphabet, as well as the sequence of each successively-longer word in the file. I arranged the last two lists by all capitalized words and by all lower case words.
To "Er..." Is Human: More Media Bloopers With Snappy Rejoinders, Don Hauptman
To "Er..." Is Human: More Media Bloopers With Snappy Rejoinders, Don Hauptman
Word Ways
My work - or play - proceeds apace on a book of funny typos, lapses, and assorted oddities, each accompanied by a witty comeback. Contributions, to the above e-mail address, are welcome. Please quote the relevant passage. If I can use the item, I'll ask you to send the original. Thanks. And now for a risible new crop ....
Ross Eckler: He Didn't Know What "Retire" Meant, Don Hauptman
Ross Eckler: He Didn't Know What "Retire" Meant, Don Hauptman
Word Ways
In the late 1980s, while writing two wordplay books, I discovered Word Ways. Ross was consistently helpful and generous in responding to my questions and assisting my research.
An Epiphany Of Eponyms, Jeff Grant
An Epiphany Of Eponyms, Jeff Grant
Word Ways
An eponym is a word derived from the name of an actual person or a fictional or mythical character. There are lots of them in everyday use, for example boycott, sandwich, spoonerism, and erotic, which can be traced back to Captain Charles Boycott, the Earl of Sandwich, Rev. W. A. Spooner and Eros, the Greek love-god. Here are 26 interesting eponyms, one for each letter of the alphabet. Some may surprise you!
A Futuristic Fantasy, Susan Thorpe
A Futuristic Fantasy, Susan Thorpe
Word Ways
The European Calendar was introduced in 2006. Everyone refers to it as EF but whether this is a phonetic reflection of their opinion, or whether it just seemed appropriate that the EF combination should follow on from BC and AD, no one seems quite sure. In either event, 2006 became EF1.
Eckler Enigmas, Jeremiah Farrell, Karen Farrell
Eckler Enigmas, Jeremiah Farrell, Karen Farrell
Word Ways
Several subscribers have asked that Word Ways run more puzzles and perhaps even a contest or two. While we don't want to compete with Games magazine, the National Puzzlers' League, and other like groups, we certainly are amenable to this idea and welcome any suggestions for topics from our readers.