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Oscar Wilde was famous for his witty wordplay.
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The puzzles are not always straightforward and use a range of possible associations from homophones and wordplay, among other techniques.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
That left the purple group, which was one of those annoying wordplay ones that fans of regular Connections will be all too familiar with.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
One example of this limitation is solving crosswords, which demand nuanced reasoning, a deep understanding of wordplay, and the ability to interpret ambiguous clues.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Her debut collection, A Bit Much, features her irreverent poetry, full of clever wordplay, deep feelings, and poignant observations about motherhood and the female experience.
—Christine Pride, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
That left the purple group, which was one of those annoying wordplay ones that fans of regular Connections will be all too familiar with.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
One example of this limitation is solving crosswords, which demand nuanced reasoning, a deep understanding of wordplay, and the ability to interpret ambiguous clues.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Her debut collection, A Bit Much, features her irreverent poetry, full of clever wordplay, deep feelings, and poignant observations about motherhood and the female experience.
—Christine Pride, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Wordplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wordplay. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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wordplay
noun
word·play
ˈwərd-ˌplā 
: wit that is based on the clever use of words
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