Ludolinguistics

Cracking the Cryptic: UK Wordplay

Unlike the straightforward definitions of American crosswords, the British cryptic is a battle of wits built on linguistic trickery. This…

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The Japanese Crossword Puzzle

How do you build a crossword in a language with three writing systems and no spaces? This piece explores the…

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The Crossword’s AI Ghostwriter

Modern crosswords are not just a product of human ingenuity but a sophisticated collaboration with AI. This "ghostwriter" in the…

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Your Brain on Crosswords

Ever wonder what’s really happening in your brain when you’re staring at a crossword clue? It’s not just a test…

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The Art of Omission: Writing Without E

This post explores the lipogram, a daunting form of wordplay where an author intentionally avoids a specific letter—often "e." We'll…

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Brain Candy: The Science of Word Games

Why does finding the perfect word in Scrabble or solving a tough crossword clue feel so deeply satisfying? We move…

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Alliteration & Assonance as a Simple Cipher

Ever wondered if a poem could hold a secret password? This post explores a hypothetical cipher where the key isn't…

2 weeks ago

The Secret Logic of Pig Latin

Pig Latin isn't just about moving the first letter; it follows complex phonological rules based on syllables and their component…

3 weeks ago

The Acrostic’s Secret History

Hiding a message in plain sight is the art of steganography, and the acrostic is its most literary tool. From…

3 weeks ago

The Unspoken Tutor: How Games Teach Language

How do video games teach us to navigate new worlds and master complex actions without a single word of instruction?…

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