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The object is to change one letter ONLY, and make a new word. You can drop a letter or add a letter, but only change one thing. You have to keep it going until no one can make another word. You CANNOT play off of your own word. NO PROPER NOUNS AND NO ACRONYMS ALLOWED! Each word played must be able to be verified at DICTIONARY.com. Latin botanical definitions will no longer be accepted.
When no one can make another word. That's the end of the game. The last successful person is the winner.
Example:
player 1-dark
player 2-dart
player 3-tart
Also, you can't repeat a word that was previously used. Ex: word words word wouldn't work. If you want to make sure that your word was not previously used you can use the "search this thread" button at the top of the game thread.
clarifications by samrc:
- no wandering letters. (Ex: pets can not become pest.) Request for the rule (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg9220#msg9220)
- no abbreviations. (Ex: lbs and lb like acronyms, abbreviations aren't true words) Request for the rule (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg9220#msg9220)
- no hyphenated words. (ex: all-day) (Discussion about this issue here (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg12869#msg12869)) and here too (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg14312#msg14312)
- words beginning with capital letters should not be used since they are proper nouns which are disallowed in original game definition.
- must find the word in the SEARCH on Dictionary.com not just in an example or sentence (ex: wattler is fine, twattles is not) (Discussion about this issue here (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg9693#msg9693))
- no Prefix/Suffix only words (examples: pre-, re-, mis-, dis-, -er, -ment...) which are shown in dictionary.com with a - before or after the word. These can not be used alone in a sentence. (Discussion about this issue here (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg9229#msg9229))
- medical terms ok if they appear in regular word search on dictionary.com and follow the same rules as above ie not abbreviation or prefix/suffix etc. (Discussion about this issue here (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg11451#msg11451))
- An S CAN be used in the game to create a plural, but in the event no following word can be proposed, the winner of the game will be the poster of the previous post, where that post is the singular of the final post. Note that this rule would not apply to every case where an s is added as the last letter, only where it creates a plural. For example, stay > stays would be OK, because stay, and stays can be a verb (I know it can also be a singular and plural noun, but not exclusively) Discussion about this issue (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg13631#msg13631)
RICK:
topline
topliner
In my understanding, the word cannot win a game if the s is added to the current word to make a plural. So I think toplines would have been legitimate. The word which would not have been legitimate is topliners. Also, another point: I think the plural s can be played, and the previous word only wins if the plural s word cannot be followed by another word (ie, the plural s word cannot finish the game as the winner). Discussion/agreement about this issue (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg16629#msg16629)
First word--
rain
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rail
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Trail
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Train
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Brain
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One letter???? :ss-shocked: :-\ (after some BRAIN strain)
Drain
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Grain
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main
(is "trail" legit? can you add a letter and change another?)
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NOPE... one letter at at time. That's why I had brain strain earlier.
GRAIL
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I am confused, I just added T to Samis rail ?
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You can drop a letter or add a letter, but only change one thing. You have to keep it going until no one can make another word. You CANNOT play off of your own word. You can't repeat a word.
So since I last said GRAIL, I can't go again til someone else does. :)
GRAIL
:oops: I went too far back when I stated the last accurate post was
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Based on the example in original post, the change has to be made to the last post, not variations on the original post, right?
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right!
so far:
rain
trail
train
brain
drain
grain
grail
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Drail
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/drail
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Trail
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TRAIL has been used. (see rules :rules:)
Reset back to the last word before that.
Drail
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ooops I just read that little recap :-[
ok theN brail -- I dont' know if i can play this I probably won't be able to remember if its been used or not lol
If I got that one wrong after just checking -- I'll go play my invadazoids instead hehe
Sam - I guess as expert I don't have the ability to make something a sticky post - thats ok but wondering if like when you have games or for some things where people might need to be reminded wha tis going on if you would make the first post sticky
I stared an ABCs of web mastering in another topic but it would probably help if that were a sticky post so as new peeps came on board they would know what was going on ,, is that how it works?
:)
AHH
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bail
:rick:
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Jail
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Hail
:rick:
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Hall
(Psst: Hey Rick, why not make your little smiley part of your signature?)
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ball
(Good idea! Done)
ps, need to find a smiley for "brainwave"?
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Fall
rain
trail
train
brain
drain
grain
grail
drail
brail
bail
Jail
Hail
Hall
ball
fall
Brainwave? don't know what you mean
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Wall
("Brainwave" = "bright idea" - often signified by a light bulb)
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Will
Got a bulb.....hold on.....It is being used by the posts or standard icons......hold on while I find it.....
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Wilt
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tilt
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Kilt! :idea:
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Kill :oops:
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Fill
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full
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Pull
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bull
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bully
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now Im confused you can add a letter or take one away ? OR change one? or both?
lol
fully
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You can drop a letter or add a letter, but only change one thing. You have to keep it going until no one can make another word. You CANNOT play off of your own word. You can't repeat a word.
pully
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sully
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sulky (horse cart; manufacturer of premium colorful decorative thread and other sewing products.)
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silky
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milky
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mirky
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smirky :yes:
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smirk
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shirk
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shirt
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shirty
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shirts
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shorts
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sports
IT WORKS! I HAVE AN AVATAR!
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spirts
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spirits
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spirit
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spirt
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skirt
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skirts
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skits
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slits
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slit
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slip
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Slim
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Slimy :P
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slime
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^-^
slimed
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limed
(tr.v. limed, lim·ing, limes
1. To treat with lime.
2. To smear with birdlime.
3. To catch or snare with or as if with birdlime.)
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climbed
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limbed
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limb
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climb
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clime :-[
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Stop!! Climbed is not legit after limed. It added two letters. :rules:
Back to limed
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I won't reuse limbed
how about "lined"
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line
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liner
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lines
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:whip: (as I should be for my very poor performance on this-sorry)
fines :police:
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finds
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funds
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funks
-
funk
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sunk
-
skunk
-
skank
-
shank
-
spank
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spark
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sparky
-
sparks
-
parks
-
harks
-
larks
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lurks
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lurk
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luck
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lick
-
flick
-
click
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clock
-
block
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black
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lack
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lacks
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backs
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packs
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picks
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licks
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locks
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blocks
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blocky
–adjective
1. heavily built; solid; stocky.
2. marked by blocks or patches of unequally distributed light and shade, as in a photograph.
Jim, can "block" be used again? It has appeared earlier.
Rick
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locky
\Lock"y\, a. Having locks or tufts. [R.] --Sherwood.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Jim, can "block" be used again? It has appeared earlier.
Rick
The only post in this thread I see the singular form of block is post 97 ???
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lock
Jim, just wanted to know if "block" (or any word) can be used a second time. I could have used it a few posts ago, but didn't because I was not sure of that rule.
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flock
you can't reuse the exact word but a variation is fine. just has to show as a word in the dictionary section of dictionary.com. On another forum this game is stalled out. someone won by using a real word that couldn't be changed. The prize is that you get to pick the next starting word. he picked racecar and there were another 6 or 8 changes before someone pointed out that although racecar has a result in a search it shows as two words and not only that but all the following changes were two words too.
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flick
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Sami used flick in reply 94
no i don't have super human memory lol - i just used the search feature its the only way I'd ever be able to play lol
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Flack
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clack
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click
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clicky
\Click"y\, a. Resembling a click; abounding in clicks. ``Their strange clicky language.'' --The Century.
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(I was going to use clacky but the only dictionary I could reference is this one:
a word meaning extreamly awsum. (Urban dictionary) rofl and I didn't think it qualified.)
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clicks
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clocks
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Flocks
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flicks
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licks
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ahahahaha Jim YOU must really like the word "licks" :P hehe ( see page 7) rofl I'm not a psychologist or anything
but if I were...
>:D
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darn hey sorrry if that post strays outside of our family forum thinking ... :surrender: it just struck me funny
let me add
LINK
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ahahahaha Jim YOU must really like the word "licks" :P hehe ( see page 7) rofl I'm not a psychologist or anything
but if I were...
>:D
oops, you caught me. I was just trying to be environmentally correct and recycle ;)
lets set the clock back to before my mistake.
The word is:
flicks
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flick
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fleck
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flecks
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flacks one who provides publicity, press agents
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flanks
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planks
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planes
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plants
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pants
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ants
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ant
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and
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end
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vend
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vent
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sent
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tent
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lent
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lento
adjective
1. (of tempo) slow
adverb
1. in music; "Play this lento, please"
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lentor
(Len"tor\ (-t[o^]r), n. [L., fr. lentus pliant, tough, slow. See Lent, a.] 1. Tenacity; viscidity, as of fluids.
2. Slowness; delay; sluggishness. --Arbuthnot)
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mentor i.e. Turtle :turtle: :yes:
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mentors
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mentols
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mentol
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mental
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HOLD IT GO BACK!
MENTOL? Can't find it in ENGLISH. Appears to be a foreign translation of Menthol.
Does that mean that the last word is Rick's:
mentors
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Sam is correct. Mentol is not an English word according to our official dictionary :Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mentol (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mentol)
"Mentol" is common to several European languages, having the same meaning as English "menthol"
So, as Sam says, back to mentors
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does this count?
Mondors:
Mondor's disease
thrombophlebitis of the thoracoepigastric vein of the breast and chest wall.
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Had to change 2 letters to jump from mentors to mondors, even if the word is in the dictionary (did not check).
Soooo.... back to mentors.
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ahhhhhhhhhhh oooops lol
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I :surrender: .
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Rick..... You want to start a new word?
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You mean I won?! :hapscream:
OK, new word:
ship
(http://www.cuppladaze.com/images_special/ricksmiley_walk.gif)
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skip
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skit
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skirt
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shirt
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shift
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shifty
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shifts
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shrifts
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shrift
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Rick, did you win again??? ???
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thrift
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thrifty
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Is thirty allowed? Only removes one letter and reuses the others??? :-\
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(I don't think so, thirty has two changes.)
you can have "thrifts"
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Don't think you can have "thrifts" either. It is not a legitimate word according to dictionary.com
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OK :surrender: Thirfty must be the end again!
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Sure? Any more takers?
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thirsty
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thirsty doesn't work either. The last legitimate word was thrifty
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Oh sorry, it said 'thirfty' and I was wondering what that meant as I hadn't heard of that before.
I :surrender: too.
Hey Rick, you win again!
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Yes that "thirfty" was just a typo.
OK, let's start again with:
scooter
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cooter aka a :turtle: LOL
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good one Turtle!
cooler
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cooper
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copper
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(Thirfty is my dyslexic way of spelling thrifty. :-[ Guess I SHOULD use the spell check if I am taking part in a spelling game. :yes:)
:surrender: Rick wins again.
( rofl Back in the 70's, the Yearling restaurant south of Gainesville FL used to sell t-shirts with a :turtle: and saying Eat More Cooter.... I wore one to college and was told not to wear it again because it had another connotation. :-[)
COPPED
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Don't think you can have "thrifts" either. It is not a legitimate word according to dictionary.com
that is really odd. A type of financial institution is refered to as a Thrift. So one would assume that if there are two or more of them they would be thrifts. I didn't even look at dictionary.com, I just applied the rule for a plural noun ???
current word = cropped
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dropped
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dropper
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dopper
Dopper
\Dop"per\, n. [D. dooper.] [Written also doper.] An Anabaptist or Baptist. [Contemptuous] --B. Jonson.
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doppler
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Still working on it Jim! You may be the winner this time, but I haven't given up yet. :)
Rick
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dopper
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Dopper has already been played Turtle. Back to Jim's doppler
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:surrender:
Well done Jim!
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:surrender:
Well done Jim!
:thankyousign:
new word = rain
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:surrender:
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brain
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rain
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Pay attention Sam! The original word was rain :P
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train
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Drain
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drawn
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dawn
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fawn
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fan
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an
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man
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oman
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woman
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roman
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roan :)
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groan
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grown
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groin
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women
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roin
roin
Royne \Royne\ (roin), v. t. [F. rogner, OF. rooignier, to clip, pare, scare, fr. L. rotundus round See Rotund.] To bite; to gnaw. [Written also roin.] [Obs.] --Spenser.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source
Roin
\Roin\, n. [F. rogne. See Roynish.] A scab; a scurf, or scurfy spot. [Obs.]
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ummm I'm confused now lol What word are we on? ???
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We are on roin, following groin
(women was invalid)
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coin
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con
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cone
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one
-
once
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ponce
ponce /pɒns/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pons] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun British Slang. 1. a pimp.
2. a campily effeminate male.
:hapscream:
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Pounce
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ounce
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bounce
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bouncy
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bounty :D
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county
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country
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:surrender: Looks like you win this one Wanda. :clapping:
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Wanda, would you like to start with a new word?
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Since Wanda seems to be away at the moment, I will start a new word.
water
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waiter
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baiter
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banter
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banker
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tanker
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talker
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taller
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teller
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seller
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yeller
noun
someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice
:hapscream:
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yelper
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helper
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helped
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helmed
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helmet
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pelmet
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pellet
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pallet
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mallet
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mullet
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pullet
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millet
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fillet
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willet
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Oh my gosh I won before ??? :clapping: Sorry I left before I knew to make a new word - wow that is special!! lol
Wallet
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walled
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malled
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mailed
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nailed
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sailed
:sailing:
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sailer
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sailor
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tailor
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bailor
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jailor
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Jailer
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jalor
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valor
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vapor
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sapor
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sapore
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sapere
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I :surrender:. Jim wins. Do you want to start a new word, Jim?
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new word = print
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sprint
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sprints
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splints
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splint
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splent
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silent
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solent
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solvent
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Hey guys, back for a few days! :alien:
volvent
noun Zoology.
a small, pear-shaped nematocyst discharging a thread that entangles its prey.
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Hey Rick, welcome back.
volvents
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Thanks Etienne!
solvents
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volvents
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Sorry Turtle, Etienne already used "volvents"
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:oops:
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I :surrender:
Rick, I think you are the winner with "solvents".
:idea: Want to start a new word?
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OK, new word:
team
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beam
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bean
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lean
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clean
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clan
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clam
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claim
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claims
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clams
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cams
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camps
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clamps
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champs
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champ
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camp
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clamp
I'm back, did anyone miss me? 7 days in the hospital got home Tuesday night and this evening is the first time i've been able to sit up at the desk. I was being treated for an upper respiratory infection. Turns out I have congestive heart failure. My pulse was 180 and my heart valves weren't opening in the correct sequence. With medication I should recover though.
Jim
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lamp
Glad you are on the way to recovery Jim! :kickdancing:
Rick
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ramp
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oh no Jim - so glad you are home now!!! - I was kind of away myself and didn't notice so thanks for telling us so we can send you good thoughts & prayers for a quick and full recovery.
Get Well SOON!!!!!
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ram
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am
Jim - glad you are OK.
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amp
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vamp
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ramp
Welcome back Jim.
Try to take it easy.
I know that is easy to say but hard to do.
Due to serious health issues I have had to scale back what I do the last few years.
Some times I forget and over do it and then the wife gets mad :rules:
And my body tells me to wise up :-[
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cramp
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clamp
Hey Jim.... Rotten diagnosis! Took someone very special to me back in 1987. They can do wonders now though. The main key is to not overdo! Behave!
Turtle, I can understand why your wife tries to reign you in a bit. :D
You follow the XARA lifestyle slogan: "Can't is not an option!"
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:oops: 'clamp' already used.
Start again with 'cramp'.
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Tramp
? what is can't
never heard of it LOL
reign me in a bit is putting it mildly,
she watches me like a hawk :(
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trampy
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tramps
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trams
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teams
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beams
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beans
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means
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mean
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meat
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neat
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net
-
met
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pet
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pets :turtleblink:
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bets
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bats
-
eats
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feats
-
meats
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beats
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bears
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ears
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pears
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pear
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spear
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spears
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spars
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spats
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slats
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slots
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plots
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plods
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plod
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pod
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pad
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wad
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wade
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wave
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pave
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rave
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grave
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gravel
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gavel
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gavels
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gravels
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graves
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raves
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craves
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crates
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creates
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created
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cleated
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cleared
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bleared
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beared
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beard
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board
- ??? What happened to the word association game?
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hoard
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heard
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hear
-
shear
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spear
-
pear
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dear
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deer
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beer
-
bee
-
beef
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beep
-
beet
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beat
-
bat
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bit
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bite
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site
-
kite
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kit
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fit
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hit
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hilt
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hint
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mint
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mist
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miss
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mass
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muss
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fuss
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fuse
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muse
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mouse
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house
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hose
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host
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post
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pest
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best
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test
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tent
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went
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want
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wane
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cane
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lane
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lake
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fake
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rake
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wake
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cake
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take
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stake
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stage
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stale
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stall
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stalk
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TALK
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tale
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STALE
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:catss: Stop! Backup! 'Stale' already used (last item on page 29 by Jim)
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Darn! the one time I didn't search it out lol Good call Etienne! ok
TILE
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stile
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still
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skill
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sill
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hill
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hilly
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silly
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filly
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lilly
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lolly
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jolly
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holly
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folly
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golly
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dolly
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doll
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dole
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role
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pole
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sole
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sale
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male
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tale
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talk
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balk
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ball
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bell
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belt
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bolt
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colt
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cult
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cut
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cute!
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cube
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tube
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tub
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cub
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club
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clue
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cue
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due
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dupe
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dope
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dopey!
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mopey
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moped
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mopped
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mapped
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tapped
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trapped
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strapped
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scrapped
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scrapper
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strapper
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trapper
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tripper
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stripper
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stripped
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striped
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striper
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stripe
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strip
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trip
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trap
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strap
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shrap
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Good one Etienne :clapping:
scrap
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scram
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scam
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Hey, no more takers? :ss-shocked:
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spam >:(
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spat
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spar
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spur
Thanks Rick - we try. As you said once, this game is endless. Usually, there is a winner and a loser, but this gane really looks like a win:win without compromise.
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spurt
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sport
(this is the longest I've seen this game run. Usually someone locks it up 20 to 30 words)
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sporty
(Jim, I'm doing my best to lock it up! :-\ )
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sports
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spots
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slots
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sloths
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sloth
-
cloth
-
clot
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plot
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pilot
-
pivot
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divot
-
divots
-
pivots
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pinots
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pints
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pinto
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pint
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print
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paint
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pain
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pin
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pi
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pit
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pet :)
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pet :)
should have seen that coming :v8slap:
pat
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pot
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spot LOL
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spit :yuck:
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spin
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sin
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pin
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pen
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open
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omen
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women
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woven
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oven
almost forgot -
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TURTLE!
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oxen
Happy Birthday Turtle! :cake:
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boxen
Thanks, it was a nice warm day :clapping:
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boxer
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boxes
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Any more takers? :unsure:
Rick
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Loxes
Its a slow weekend.
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foxes
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foes
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toes :P
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tows
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bows
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bowl
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boll
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doll
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dill
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sill
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silly
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silty
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stilty
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stilt
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silt
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tilt
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Jim, I notice tilt has already been used, but not sure if it was in this game or an earlier one.
Rick
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Jim, I notice tilt has already been used, but not sure if it was in this game or an earlier one.
Rick
looks like "tilt" was in a post on January 21 in the first thread.
You started this thread on Feb 16. Looks like about 270 words or so and still going.
Jim
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till
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tall
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mall
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malt
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melt
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meet
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feet
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feel
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peel
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reel
-
keel
-
eel
-
heel
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Wheel
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wheels
-
heels
-
heals
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heaps
-
Reaps
-
leaps
-
leap
-
lead
-
bead
-
read
-
reed
-
red
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bed
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be
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bee
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beer
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bear
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tear
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tea
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sea
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set
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yet
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yeti
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yett
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lett
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let
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lei
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Lee
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leek
-
peek
-
peak
-
seak
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teak
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teal
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seal
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Meal
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mead
this is a good one. I've always thought it was #1. turns out mead can be either alcoholic or non-alcoholic ??????
–noun
1. an alcoholic liquor made by fermenting honey and water.
2. any of various nonalcoholic beverages.
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meah
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mear
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Smear
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swear
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sweat
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seat
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peat
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peal
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deal
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dealt
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deals
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seals
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steals
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steams
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streams
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screams
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creams
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dreams
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reams
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beams
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beam
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ream
-
rear
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read
-
dread
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bread
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break
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creak
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creek
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reek
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meek
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meet
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meer
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meed
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feed
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deed
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seed
-
weed
-
weld
-
meld
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held
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helm
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helms
-
helps
-
whelps
-
whelp
-
help
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heep
-
beep
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keep
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peep >:D
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pep
-
pip
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tip
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rip
-
sip
-
slip
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lip
-
nip
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dip
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drip
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grip
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trip
(apologies if this has been used. The search function is timing out on me this morning :banghead:)
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tripe :yuck:
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gripe
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ripe
-
rope
-
grope
-
grape
-
grapes
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rapes
-
drapes
-
drape
-
drake
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brake
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bake
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baker
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barker :schip:
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barter
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barters
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barbers
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barkers
-
markers
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marker
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darker
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parker
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larker
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lurker >:D
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burker (one who murders, as by suffocation, so as to leave no or few marks of violence)
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burger (trivia question: If Chief Justice Burger had a son named Hamilton, would his friends call him "Ham"?)
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purger
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purser (sorry for the Ham Burger. I just realized that Hamilton Burger wasn't Justice Burger's son but the inept District Attorney in the Earl Stanley Gardner book about Perry Mason)
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purse
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puree
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pure
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lure
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cure
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cute
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cutie ;)
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curie
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curio
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cirio
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cirios
ya know if I win with this thats not fair! Jim should get it for thinking of cirio to start with... :clapping: If anyone has something to follow I will be amazed! :ss-shocked: lol
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curios
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curious
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:clapping: :ss-shocked:
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FURIOUS! :D I can't beleive I thought of one
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Is that it no more words? WAs I the lucky winner?????
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TAG, you are it!
I can't come up with a new word
Pick a new start word unless someone else pops up with a follow up word very soon
Jim
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start again... I can think of words but none are allowed since only ONE change allowed. :clapping: :clapping:
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YAY! thats my word LOL
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jay
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ray
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day
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dam
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damp
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tamp
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vamp
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camp
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ramp
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lamp :idea:
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lamb
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lab
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lap
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lp
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alp
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pal
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pale
-
pare
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park
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ark
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lark
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clark
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clerk
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CLERKS
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clarks
(as in having a few clark bars? Is that allowed? If not Wanda has won!)
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lolol!!! I think that is a proper name.. do we allow proper names? ...because if we do it will play havoc with this game.. since there are a gillion possibilities world wide.
I can hear it now....
Oh sure you know Mrs and Mrs Fluskemblazol don't you?
heh heh rofl
I'm good either way :)
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"NO PROPER NOUNS AND NO ACRONYMS ALLOWED! Each word played must be able to be verified at DICTIONARY.com."
Let me offer some assistance:
Sami's new word to replace clarks is "cleeks"
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You're da man JIM! wtg :-)
leeks
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leaks (I don't know what happened, just realized I gave away a perfectly valuable word!)
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rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
What the heck is a cleeks? cleek = golf club
Jim thanks for the word! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
lakes
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cakes
you are welcome for the word. I'll put it on your tab.
Jim
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makes
IE6 has no tabs, sorry. ;)
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mates
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mats
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malts
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salts
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silts
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tilts
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wilts
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wits
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zits ( :ss-shocked: :-[)
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pits
-
sits
-
sifts
-
gifts
-
gift
-
gilt
-
gill
-
hill
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shill
-
shell
-
spell
-
spells
-
spills
-
pills
-
polls
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:yuck: tolls :yuck:
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rolls
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dolls
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dolts
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bolts
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belts
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bells
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bills :yuck:
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balls
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bales
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bakes
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bikes
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yikes :ss-shocked:
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yokes
-
jokes
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tokes
-
stokes
-
strokes
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strikes
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strike
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stripe
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strip
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strap
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trap
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rap
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rat
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cat
:calico:
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fat
(The Fat calico Cat Spaz was my best buddy. :calico: I still miss her terribly!)
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pat
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pet
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pot
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poet
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poem
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poems
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poets
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posts
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pests
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pelts
-
melts
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melds
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welds
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weeds
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deeds
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seeds (those weeds are seeding my yard! :()
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seeps (there's a cure for weeds. GREEN TINTED CONCRETE rofl )
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sweeps
(yup...and I work for a company that sells the green concrete dye! Don't think I haven't thought about it! rofl)
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weeps
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sweep
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weep
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peep
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peer
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pear
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dear :hearts:
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deer
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deem
-
seem
-
seam
-
steam
-
stream
-
scream
-
cream
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ream
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ram
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gram
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garam
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garaj
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back to garam
gram
garaj:
The word you've entered isn't in the dictionary.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary.
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gray
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grey
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gyre
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even though it happens to be the same letter isn't that the same as adding a letter and removing a letter?
if not .....
then gyro
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Nope, the rule is change 1 thing. From grey to gyre is ambitiously 3 things.
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even though it happens to be the same letter isn't that the same as adding a letter and removing a letter?
Nope, the rule is change 1 thing. From grey to gyre is ambitiously 3 things.
:ss-shocked: REALLY?????? ???
:-[ Now I am embarrassed!!! I thought keeping the SAME letters, just rearranging that was fully acceptable. I thought it wasn't adding OR removing anything! WOW.. Did I misunderstand that one!!!
I stand fully corrected and reset back to Wanda's
grey
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lol Sammy,,, no worries!!!
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grew
(It happens in the best of familiescircles ;))
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grow
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brow
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brown
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browns
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crowns
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drowns :'(
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drown
(maybe I'm back. Comcast is delaying access to almost everything that calls a database and I get timeouts here and on several other forum sites) :banghead:
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drawn
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draw
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raw
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ray
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day
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pay
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pat
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pet
:calico:
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met
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cat
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UH ??
:D
met..... cat??? :P
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UH ??
:D
met..... cat??? :P
sorry, I forgot what game I was in, the answer was to "pet", not met. You posted while Comcast was holding my answer :banghead:
meet
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feet
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beet
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beef
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BEER!
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leer >:D
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leper
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lever
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ever
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eve
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even
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seven
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sevens
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severs
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severe
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severed
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levered
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leveret
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leverets
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I give up. :surrender:
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Me too :surrender:
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I give up. :surrender:
There is "feveret" meaning a fever but I don't think there is a plural.
Jim
PS - samisite is up to full speed! got a "we didn't find anything wrong but try it now it should be working email"
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Pronounce WANDA the winner with leverets
(1= "a hare in its first year", 2+ = "hares in its first year") multiple rabbits...
:bunnyearss: :bunnyearss: :bunnyearss: :bunnyearss:
PS - samisite is up to full speed! got a "we didn't find anything wrong but try it now it should be working email"
:clapping: Congrats! Love getting those emails...Our old phone company did that to us quite often...course THEY never did anything either ;)
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Awwww and I feel Etienne should be the winner for coming up with that lol I just added an S shoots..
so new round?
right now I am looking at birds.. so I will go with that
BIRDS
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bards
Yes Etienne came up with the word :clapping: but you ENDED that line.
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boards
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boars
(Thanks for the thought Wanda but you found the last choice. ;))
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boas
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bows
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brows
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brews
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brew
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brow
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row
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crow
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crew
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grew
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grow
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glow
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flow
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flos
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flosh
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Neither flos or flosh show in the Merriam Webster dictionary.
dictionary.com has flos as an ICELANDIC word, and flosh is only found in a medical dictionary!
SO....????
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flos - I don't think there were any restrictions on the language.
flosh - first definition on dictionary.com about 1/2 way down the page.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flosh (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flosh)
\Flosh\, n. [Cf. G. fl["o]sse a trough in which tin ore is washed.] (Metallurgy) A hopper-shaped box or ?nortar in which ore is placed for the action of the stamps. --Knight.
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I would have expected english only or almost all combinations of characters would create a word SOMEWHERE in SOME language, but this is YOUR GAME. You created the rules so it is YOUR CALL JIM.
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:oops: Sorry, my mistake. balloonarg I should have checked with Dictionary.com (that is the original rule :rules:).
:unsure: If we are sticking to English I suggest 'glow'.
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Just a note: Glow has already been used, but I really came in to say ... sorry I can't help but giggle at how seriously we take our gaming in here! I think it is a nice reflection on that we care about EVERYTHING we do enough to do it right. And that is 8)! lol So, now where are we? Like Sammy I defer to Jim for having created the game to set us back in motion.. :)
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An besides...we like to call each other out (in a friendly and nice way) when we find something goofy. :P Makes the game more fun.
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:ximage: Have I upset the apple cart?
Who is waiting for whom? ???
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We were waiting for Jim since he set the original rules as to whether ICELANDIC words would be acceptable. If they are, then we should accept ALL languages (GACK! :ss-shocked:) as long as they are contained in Dictionary.com
Since we have waited a while on this point, I will set it back to accept the earlier posts and continue as though there was no question
flosh
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flesh
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flash (a favorite web page item!)
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flashy
(like it too :kickdancing:)
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sparkly
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rofl :clapping: ??? :noshake:
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rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
couldn't resist Wanda! after all the problems on this thread, had to see if anyone would notice! rofl
fleshy
:-[
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fleshly
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freshly
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my gosh Etienne did it happen again??? lol well.. so is there another word or did I get lucky again???
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Yep! I :surrender:
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ok then lets get the party started back up
SASH
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BASH :banghead:
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BASK
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ask
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ash
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cash
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dash
:dogwalksm:
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mash
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smash
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sash
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:oops: It's 2AM in the morning and all's well! :flowers:
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sash is what I started with lol
(watch etienee, sammy is going to say she was just checking to see if any one would notice hehehe rofl)
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:noshake: NOPE...Just didn't catch the duplication :-[ :thankyousign:
how about:
////////////////////////SLASH \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
(I should really try to stay off this topic... :surrender:)
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lol
splash
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8)
~~~~~~~ Splosh ~~~~~~~
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:banghead: :v8slap: :banghead: :v8slap: :banghead: :v8slap: :banghead: :v8slap: :banghead: :v8slap:
splish
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No reply about my Bobby Darin song lyric?
It is NOT a real word folks.... but couldn't resist tearing up this thread YET AGAIN!!
SPLASH WAS LAST WORD posted by Etienne and think that it may be the end of that line unless someone can come up with a REAL word.... :D
Splish splash, I was takin' a bath
Long about a Saturday night
A rub-a-dub, just relaxin' in the tub
Thinkin' everything was alright
Well, I stepped out the tub, put my feet on the floor
I wrapped the towel around me and I
Opened the door, and then I
Splish, splash... I jumped back in the bath.
Well how was I to know there was a party going on?
They was a-splishin' and a'splashin'
Reelin' with the feelin', movin' and a'groovin'
Rockin' and a'rollin', yeah
Bing bang, I saw the whole gang
Dancin' on my living room rug, yeah!
Flip flop, they was donin' the bop
All the teens had the dancin'
But there was lollipop with a Peggy Sue
Good Golly, Miss Mally was-a even there, too!
A- well-a, splish splash, I forgot about the bath
I went and put my dancin' shoes on, yay...
I was a rollin' and a strollin', reelin' with the feelin',
Moving and a groovin', splishin' and a splashin', yeah!
Yes, I was a-splishin'' and a splashin'...
I was a-rollin' and a-strollin'...
Yeah, I was a-movin' and a-groovin'
We was a-reelin' with the feelin'
We was a-rollin' and a-strollin'
Movin' with the groovin' splish splash, yeah!
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as far as Im concerned splish was made a word by that song lol.. but if your calling Etienne the winner I'm agreeing.. :-) wtg wow that was a short game..
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Wow! That's the first time I actually read all the words of the Splish Splash song. Thats great.
Ok, here is a really short game but I think you are all too young to remember Mary Poppins. Gowsh! Times have a changed!
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious - It's in Dictionary.com. I checked.
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rofl :clapping: YOU WIN AGAIN!!! :P
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rofl rofl rofl rofl :hearts: rofl rofl rofl
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whatcha mean too young to remember?????
I was in LOVE :hearts: with Dick Van Dyke as a kid. His dancing on the roof tops with the Chimney sweeps was WONDERFUL! His legs were so long and graceful and he had a lovely laugh.
Hey...."Let's go fly a kite!" or just "Feed the birds" together!
I had a Mary Poppins doll with tiny umbrella growing up! :yes:
I even have the movie soundtrack CD in my living room right now!
:surrender: :surrender: We need another word!
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If y'all remember Mary P and Dick Van D, then do you remember The Sound of Music? I saw a re-broadcast about a month ago and enjoyed every minute of it.
New word: balance
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balances ( wowie you sure are picking hard words etienne lol )
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valances
"Somewhere in my youth or childhod, I must have done something good!"
Love that song!
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Sorry Wanda. I see that now but didn't realize it before. If you want we can start another word.
How about a word like 'more'
Hey, have you seen "The man who shot Liberty Valance"? A John Wayne classic.
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core
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score
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scare
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SPARE
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spore
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sport
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short
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shorts
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skorts
(shorts that LOOK like a skirt)
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skort
omg yes I loved my skorts lol.. reminds me of Peg on King of the Hill.. she always wears skorts lol
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snort
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snore zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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snare
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share
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shape
Stole it from the Word Association "shape shifter".
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scape
(a tulip is a scape)
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scrape
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serape
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serapes
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scrapes
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scraper
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scraped
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scaped
does it count???
scaped - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Scape \Scape\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Scaped; p. pr. & vb.
n. Scaping.] [Aphetic form of escape.]
To escape. [Obs. or Poetic.] --Milton.
[1913 Webster]
Out of this prison help that we may scape. --Chaucer.
[1913 Webster]
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Sure, it's the past tense of:
scape
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I used scape before so I will take the scaped and make it:
scoped
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scored
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score
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shore
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short
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shirt
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shirts
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skirts
(Sounds like it rhymes/rimes or is the name of a clothing shop: Shirts & Skirts)
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skirt
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spirt
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spit
-
pit
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pet
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pelt
-
felt
(the pelt felt the pet)
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feet
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fleet
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flee
-
fled
-
led
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lead
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lean
-
mean
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man (mean man = my nemisis! >:( )
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moan
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loan
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roan
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ran
-
bran
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brain
(under word association, it would have been RAISIN)
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drain
my brain is drained right now.. :P
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train
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trail
-
rail
-
frail
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Grail
-
trail
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tail
-
tall
-
call
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ball
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bale
-
sale
-
save
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gave
-
give
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giver
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liver
:yuck:
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lover :hearts:
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clover
(Clover honey...yum... :hearts:)
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cloves
-
loves
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lover
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word reset to: LOVES
Wanda, try again. Duplicate word. You posted lover after my liver.....
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ooops see what happens the one time I don't check lol
lovers :hearts: :hearts:
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clovers
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covers
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coves
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roves
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groves
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grooves
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groove
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grooved
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????????????????????? ??? :surrender:
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:idea: groomed
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well done! --- Groomer
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roomer
–noun
a person who lives in a rented room; lodger.
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roomier
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broomier
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bloomier
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:ss-shocked:
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bloomier
–adjective, bloom·i·er, bloom·i·est.
1. covered with blossoms; in full flower.
2. Botany. having a bloom, as fruit.
>:D
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gloomier
:D
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:surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
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really? I thought that about bloomier for a while there... lol
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:repair:
:surrender:
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:surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
Wanda, reset the word.
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drink
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drinks
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drunks
(ED? instead of Etienne? That was a surprise! :ss-shocked:)
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drunk
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trunk
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truck
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truce
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trice
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thrice
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thrive
-
thrives
-
thrived
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shrived
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shriven
-
shrivel
-
shrive
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shrove >:D
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shove
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stove
whew this one was getting so hard I thought it was over a few times already lol
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stover
I also thought is was almost over. I wonder what happened to Jim Slaggel who started the game.
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stoner
I too am surprised that this one has kept going! Been a difficult round!
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lol sammy - making stoner hehe
Stoned
sorry this one was a bit like the word association game response lol :P
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stoney
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stone
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shone
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shine
(Wanda, I know what you mean...Sami and stoner just don't go together! rofl)
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spine
lol to say the least sammy hehe
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spline
-
saline
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Valine ???
val·ine
–noun
an essential amino acid, (CH3)2CHCH(NH2)COOH, white, crystalline, and water-soluble, present in most plant and animal proteins, required for growth. Abbreviation: Val; Symbol: V
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Can I have one of those please? :P Some type of mood enhancing drug? ???
maline
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malines
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marines
-
marine
-
marina
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marino
as in nice fluffy wool
Edited..... (italian poet & american football player, BOTH listed in dictionary.com) :-[ rofl
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Hey Sam, that's "merino"! >:D
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Looks like marina is the last word if you don't want to count mine.
I am stumped. :surrender:
Time to reset the word?
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I also give up. :surrender:
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You are the winner Ed, so pick a word. :clapping:
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easy
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east
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ease
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tease >:D
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teaser
-
taser
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taxer
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taxes
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faxes
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waxes
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waves
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weaves
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weavers
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beavers
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bearers
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beakers
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bakers
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baker
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beaker
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meaker
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Hey Sam, is "meaker" a legit word? ???
It does not show in the dictionary http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/meaker
Rick
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weaker
(I was wrong...was thinking of meeker and missspeled it. :-[ very sorry!)
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weaver
-
beaver
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beater
-
eater
(time for lunch!)
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eatery
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watery
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waters
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waiters
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waivers
-
waiver
-
wailer
-
waiter
-
water
-
wader
-
wider
-
wiper
-
wipe
-
pipe
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pope
-
rope
-
grope
-
grape
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gripe
(complain and whine)
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ripe
-
ripen
-
ripon
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Ed, what is the meaning of "ripon"? I can't find it in the dictionary.
Rick
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I don't think it has a meaning. It's a town in Wisconsin and just fit so I typed it. If you take route 23 west from Oshkosh to Rochester one drives through it. Are names allowed? Here is a replacement if not:
ripens
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Hmmm, I don't think names can be used, but I guess we would have to ask the game originator, Jim, to be sure.
Anyhow, you have given us a tough assignment with "ripens". Still thinking.... :banghead:
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Sorry, I think I messed-up.
It must be in the word association game that names were used.
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Well, I am still working on "ripens", but getting close to waving the white flag. C'mon someone!
Rick
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??? :surrender: do we have a winner?
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I think we do. Well done Ed! :clapping:
You have the honour of picking a new word.
Rick
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Seeing I messed up just before it ended, please pick a word for us Rick.
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You didn't mess up Ed. "Ripens" was your word which stopped us all! You are the champion! :clapping:
You have the right to pick the word.
Rick
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Ok here goes:
global
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:banghead: Hmm, is this going to be the first time a word won right from the beginning?
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:surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :-\ ???
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It can't be. Wow! It was not the intent.
Here is another:
gold
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You are the undisputed "Hole in One" Champion Ed. :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
I don't think anyone ever did that before!
bold
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grats ed :clapping:
bald
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baled
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bale
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tale
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dale
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male
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mate
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stale
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:oops: Other game Wanda.
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rofl :-[ late
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:idea:
rate
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rite
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ritz
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ritzy
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ditzy
eccentrically silly, giddy, or inane
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ditz
... a scatterbrained or eccentric person
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dit
... dot in radio or telegraphic code
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adit
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edit
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exit
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exist
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sexist
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sexists
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exists
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exits
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edits
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emits
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omits
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vomits
:yuck:
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vomit
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vomito
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Hi Ed, I can't find "vomito" in the dictionary. What is its meaning?
Rick
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Hi Rick,
I found it here: h**p://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vomito
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(YUCK! :yuck:)
:surrender: :surrender: I don't see a way out of vomito
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Hey Ed, you have got to stop winning all the time, or I am going home! :banghead:
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you are home! ;)
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Ha ha, yes, I am home, but not for long. I am off to China for 3 weeks in 2 weeks time. I may not be online so much when I am there.
cheers
Rick
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Congratulations Ed! Pick a new word.
Rick
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I was in a bad connectivity area.
Lets try a new word:
a
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as
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ask
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task
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tack
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tacky
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wacky! :hapscream:
So tickled that I could do that word since it so fits me! ;)
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wack
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walk
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talk
(again another word that fits me! rofl)
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tall
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stall
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stalk
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stale
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style
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STYE
:'( OUCH!
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Skye
Are place names OK? Skye of the Isle of Skye is northwest Scotland.
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Ed, I don't think place or people names should be legit - makes it too easy.
Rick
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OK here is a word I haven't used for ages:
sty
as in pig sty.
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spy
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sky
(Ed, you changed 2 things :ss-shocked:)
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Skye was not allowed so I went back to STYE and dropped the E to get sty.
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OK, got it Ed! :)
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shy
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say
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day
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bay
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boy
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toy
:ducky:
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toy boy? rofl Sami, something we should know? :P
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too
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two
(Hmmm now that you mention it....Robert Downey, Jr would be a fine boy toy...He looked fabulous in Iron Man...so talented...so fine...gotta get the DVD tonight.)
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tao
–noun (sometimes lowercase) 1. (in philosophical Taoism) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
2. the rational basis of human activity or conduct.
3. a universal, regarded as an ideal attained to a greater or lesser degree by those embodying it.
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tab
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tap
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tan
(definitely NOT me! rofl)
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man
(even more not you!! rofl)
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Men
(My mom named my brother Jamie, often a girl's name. Then a couple years later I came along. She got flack from other women, especially the older ones, when we were little for her inappropriate naming! When I introduce myself as SAM, the usual response is "that must be short for something". I chuckle and offer my middle name if it would be more suitable: RAE, pronounced as RAY. Most people raise brows and tell me my mom must have wanted a boy. Nope. My mom has a sense of humor that I really appreciate! rofl In reality, I was named after one of the most beautiful women ever! I was actually named after a song sung by Bing Crosby to Grace Kelly "I love you Samantha" in the movie "High Society".)
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me
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my
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by
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bey
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buy
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guy
(back to those men again! >:D)
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gay
:-[
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say (it isn't so wanda! :D)
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nay
* since you asked.. hehe
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hay
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lay
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lady
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lad
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led
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bled
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blend
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lend
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land
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hand
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sand
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stand
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strand
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strands
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:surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
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stands :)
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sands
:-[
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sends
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spends
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spend
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sped
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speed
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seed
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reed
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feed
(I am hungry!)
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feet
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feel
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fee
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tee
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tea
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sea
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seal
Imagine this is a seal: :clapping:
rofl
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real
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deal
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deals
lol sammy "seal" :clapping: LOL
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heals
haha "sammy seal" :clapping: rofl
good one Wanda!
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heads
lol
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reads
:D I thought no one noticed my "seal" :clapping:
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beads
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ooooops rick beat me changing to
beards
noooo your seal was excellent lol! :clapping:
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bears
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beers :yes:
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beets
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beats :kickdancing:
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meats
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heats
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heals
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seals
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
Lots of sami seals! ;)
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steals >:D
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steaks
(time for dinner!!!!!!!!! :D)
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speaks LOL
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specks
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speck
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peck
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deck
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dock
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docks
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locks
(Nearly wrote "dicks" but I know this is a family forum! >:D )
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socks
(I would have considered that as a group of men all named Richard ;) :D)
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jocks
(haha you are funny Sami!! rofl)
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jacks
That is a group of men named John or Jack! LOL
:D TRIVIA: Actually Rick, my mom married two Dicks.
That is to say she married two men with nicknames of "Dick"! Not at the same time of course. rofl
And one of them was given the nickname Dickie by his mother but was not named Richard!
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hacks
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whacks
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whack
:repair:
Etienne, You used to have vehicles that drove. You are parked. Not planning to travel for a while?
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wack
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sack
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sick :yuck:
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stick
Sami, I do too much traveling, so stationary is good for now.
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stock
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stack
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tack
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tacky :P
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wacky :P
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Sami, you used "wacky" already, on 30/9 :rules:
Actually, I am not sure if it was the same game or not. ???
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Rick you were right that part of the game seemed familiar.
I thought we were on a separate game but I was wrong.
:police: :police: researched! :police: :police:
This particular game was started on
« Reply #1217 on: September 27 by Ed! He offered "A"
and it has continued unending since then. NICE LONG ONE!
« Reply #1220 on: September 28 Sam = Task
« Reply #1221 on: September 29 Rick = Tack
« Reply #1222 on: September 29 Ed = Tacky
« Reply #1223 on: September 29 Sam = Wacky
« Reply #1224 on: September 29 Rick = Wack
« Reply #1225 on: September 30 Ed = Walk
------
« Reply #1325 on: November 16 Rick = Hacks
« Reply #1326 on: November 17 Ed = Whacks
« Reply #1327 on: November 17 Sam = Whack
« Reply #1328 on: November 17 Rick = Wack <<<< first repeat
« Reply #1329 on: November 17 Sam = Sack
« Reply #1330 on: November 17 Rick = Sick
« Reply #1331 on: November 18 Ed = Stick
« Reply #1332 on: November 18 Rick = Stock
« Reply #1333 on: November 18 Ed = Stack
« Reply #1334 on: November 18 Sam = Tack << repeat
« Reply #1335 on: November 18 Rick = Tacky << repeat
« Reply #1336 on: November 18 Sam = Wacky << repeat
As it turns out, RICK did the first repeat of this game.
But Rick and I tie at two repeats a piece! :clapping:
SOOOOO.....where should we start again?
Do we go back to the last non-repeat? « Reply #1327 on: November 17 Sam = Whack
Or allow Rick's first one to slide and just back up to « Reply #1333 on: November 18 Ed = Stack
??? ??? ??? When I did a search for wacky, it did not give me the earlier thread.... HMMM ???
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Hmmm, you are a good researcher Sami! I just remembered that word "wacky" which stuck in my mind.
I suggest we go back to before the first repeat.
So here is my new contribution, following Sami's "whack" of Nov 17:
hack
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Sack
(Ok. Then I choose one of my own words that got dumped out of the chain so is not a technical repeat)
Word list referenced here. (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg5964#msg5964)
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snack - I'm hungry.
Good research Sami!
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knack
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Knock
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knuck
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kneck
(The twisting of a rope or cable, as it is running out. [Eng.])
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neck
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sneck
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seck
Seck\, a. [F. sec, properly, dry, L. siccua.] Barren; unprofitable.
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Sick
(got to pick up one of the words that got dumped! :boogie:)
« Reply #1338 on: November 19, 2008 (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg5964#msg5964)
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wick
oh boy this is going to be so much harder with the search feature not working so weel and now that we have gone back .. hmmmm lol
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hick
(I usually don't use the search for this game. Probably why I repeat! I adjusted some settings in search...see if you like it better!)
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pick
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peck
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deck
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decks
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necks
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pecks
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peaks
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speaks
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speak
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sneak
Sammy the search doesn't work at all for me now.. so if I repeat ooooopssss
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steak
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teak
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peak
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weak
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week
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seek
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peek >:D
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leek
:D
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leak
-
meak
-
beak
-
bleak
-
break
-
creak
-
cream
-
cram
-
ram
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jam
-
dam
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dame
-
dome
-
some
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soma
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coma
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come
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comb
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bomb
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bob
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fob
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fox
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ox
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fix
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Hi Tony, you can only change one thing, but you changed two! :oops:
box
Beautiful dog. I used to have a German Shepherd too. He was the greatest dog you could ever wish for. When we were preparing to live in China, we arranged for a relative to look after him. But it seems he did not want that, so he died 2 weeks before we were due to leave. He was only about 10 years old, so we are convinced he chose to die rather than live without us.
Rick
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Sorry, it was involuntary, it seems that I was typing at the same time with Sami... but she is closer and get first!!
I was replying to the word "fox"
This is Guzy II (Guzy I lived with me for 15 years, he was my companion during my youth).
Guzy II is three and 1/2 years old and it is really amazing how we understand each other. I spend the whole day alone with him since I work at home and he has become the only friend I have had since we moved here in Italy.
Sorry for the OT
boa
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btoa
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btoa ? ??? :-\
illuminate me, pls...
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I think Ed is referring to abbreviation of B to A, Binary to ASCII. I am not sure we can accept abbreviations Ed. It must be a real word. :rules:
Well actually I am not sure where the rules are written down, but it makes sense to me! ;)
Want to stick with it or have another go Ed?
Rick
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Do we allow acronyms?
However what it seems like in the computer world after reading a few articles is that btoa is spoken like it sounds and I would guess to the people working with it, then it has become a word not an acronym??? But then that would mean something like a JPG would be a word since we say "jaypeg" like it is a word not an acronym. Hmm this may take some head scratching.. ???
Sheesh a tough call or wha?
Wha? "An abbreviation often used on blogs and forums meaning What?" lol
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I thought this would stump you as it stumped me too. I will confess how it happened. Rick is partly right. I was entering 'bota' (the word for a leather bottle often seen by Spanish peasants drinking wine whilst working on farmlands) in the dictionary and mistyped it and to my surprise it is actually a word so I used it for this game. It is recognized as a word our rules at dictionary dot com. I know it as an acronym from way back when, (not an abbreviation which is BTA for the 'B to A' = 'Binary to ASCII') and found it here:
h**p://dictionary.reference.com/browse/btoa
If you don't accept it, it is OK because it's just a game. Here is another word if you want to continue: boat
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beat
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beet
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bet
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS:
Do we allow acronyms?
Nope.
Well actually I am not sure where the rules are written down, but it makes sense to me!
Rules are always defined in 1st post of any game thread.
Any modifications to rules should be made to that post for best reference.
Jim started this game with this instruction: :police: :rules: :police:
The object is to change one letter ONLY, and make a new word. You can drop a letter or add a letter, but only change one thing. You have to keep it going until no one can make another word. You CANNOT play off of your own word. NO PROPER NOUNS AND NO ACRONYMS ALLOWED! Each word played must be able to be verified at DICTIONARY.com. Latin botanical definitions will no longer be accepted.
When no one can make another word. That's the end of the game. The last successful person is the winner.
Example:
player 1-dark
player 2-dart
player 3-tart
Also, you can't repeat a word that was previously used. Ex: word words word wouldn't work. If you want to make sure that your word was not previously used you can use the "search this thread" button at the top of the game thread.
Do we want to CHANGE anything????
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Do we want to CHANGE anything????
Nope
:D
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bee
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been
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ben
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bin
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tin
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tan
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tuna
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reset to TAN
Tony, you are doing the same thing that I have done many times. rofl
Changing many things at the same time.
You can change only one letter at time.
Start with TAN
- Remove one letter. Take away T: becomes AN
- or replace one letter: T becomes C for CAN
- or add one letter: add an S becomes TANS
- or move ONE letter: ex: move a to the end of the word.
(in this word not possible makes TNA, but sometimes this is possible and make a proper word)
But you can not combine any of those things.
You changed Tan to tuna:
- add a u AND
- move the a to the end
2 moves....not allowed.
And no proper names either.
rofl I have been schooled about this several times for doing the SAME thing as you have done. Don't feel bad about it!
Sometimes this EASY game gets tricky! I surrender :surrender: more often than anyone because I get stumped the easiest!
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Sorry... Sorry :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
The worst thing is that I DO know the rules.. :(
Was a stupid mistake, I don't know how it could happen :v8slap:
Don't worry, next time I will double-check my word :yes:
:)
tank
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thank
rofl Tony I have done it so many times that I get the :rules: sign given to me when I do it! rofl
We are all good natured and forgiving of goofs (:kickdancing:) around here so not a big deal! We just reset the word and start again! :D
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think
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thin
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thing
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thring
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throng
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thong
(ok >:D...you KNEW it had to be the next word! rofl)
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tong
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gong
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gang
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fang
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rang
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range
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ranges
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Hu.. Hu Sami. That's a plural of the same word... :rules:
LOL rofl
T
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The word RANGES is valid. :boogie:
You ARE allowed to put an s to make things plural if it is a valid pluralization of the word. (dictionary.com)
Still the addition of one character!
And if in a game you see a plural word but the single is not used, it can be used later with no penalty! :boogie:
And I do use multiple RANGES within an excel spreadsheet. :D
And I do not have multiple RANGES (stoves) in my house. ;)
Nice try. Don't worry, you'll get me on another one! rofl
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ranger
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OK.. OK.. You win........ this time! :agree: even if I'm not quite sure about the validity of this rule... :unsure:
:D
rages
Sorry, Rick and I post at the same time !!
ringer
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rigger
from 'ringer'
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digger
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dagger
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lagger
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lager
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liger
the offspring of a male lion and a female tiger.
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tiger
(thanks for the clue Sami!)
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tier
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tiler
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trier
(I am one. ;))
(And this word is also a proper noun, TRIER, which is not allowed. It is one of my favorite historical towns in Germany with lots of Roman Ruins and a cathedral! :yes: Not your typical german town! h**p://www.panorama-cities.net/trier/trier_germany.html)
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truer
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true
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Sami, trier is not right, there are two changes there!
Back to tiler, I think
Rick
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Yes !! :hapscream:
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tile
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HEY!!!!! That's not funny! >:(
I clicked NEW, was taken to Tony's tier (at the bottom of the page).
So I posted trier One change only and valid, IF the last word had been tier.
Now I see that Rick ALSO posted, before mine and my NEW button did not take me to the END of the thread! I did not see Rick's tiler at the beginning of the next page! :ss-shocked: :v8slap: :ss-shocked: So that invalidated my post!!!!!!!!!!! :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( Why didn't I get taken to the end????? ???
Sorry!
This is no TALE!
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gale
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gal
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gap
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gasp
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gas
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has
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hasp
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wasp
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wisp
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lisp
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list
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fist
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first
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firs
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fins
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pins
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pits
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pets
:dogwagging: :schip: :tinydogblack: :dogwalksm: :catss: :tinycatblack: :calico: :catsmilie:
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pest :yuck:
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pests :yuck: :yuck:
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Tony! You changed two things! rofl
And Sami, you missed it! :v8slap:
I think it is back to pets
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Tony! You changed two things! rofl
And Sami, you missed it! :v8slap:
I think it is back to pets
Nope... :noshake:
You can drop a letter or add a letter, but only change one thing.
I Just changed the position of one letter: the letter "s" backwards, from pets to pest ;)
I think I have read it somewhere that it could be done. Now I couldn't find it...
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I Just changed the position of one letter: the letter "s" backwards, from pets to pest
I think that IS allowed. Only one letter moved! Nothing else added/removed. So I added an S for my answer....
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Hey Sami, that is a very liberal interpretation of the rules! In my opinion it is two changes!
You can drop a letter or add a letter, but only change one thing. No mention of move a letter!
Anyhow, how can you be sure it is the same s that got moved into the new position? Maybe it is a different s! ???
But...you are the boss! :yes:
rests
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GAME SUSPENDED....Lets get a ruling on this issue....
PLEASE VOTE! Majority rules on this one.
Results will be added to the first post to clarify acceptable or not acceptable practice. :yes:
Anyhow, how can you be sure it is the same s that got moved into the new position? Maybe it is a different s!
rofl
How would it be a different "s"? ??? ???
If it was a different "s", wouldn't it have looked like this:
pest or this: pest or this: pest or this: pest or this: pest
Since it retained its characteristics, just moved to another place within the same word how is that being liberal? Still only one change to the word. ???
I vote to accept the move of one character... ex: pets to pest
Need Etienne, Wanda, Rick, Tony and if we can get him Jim Slagle to weigh in.....
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Haha the same s, different s was just a joke! rofl
Sami, you are extraordinarily democratic! No need for a vote, we can accept your ruling - after all, it is your forum!
But if you want a vote, mine is - no moves! That is clearly changing 2 things in the structure of the word. The fact that both changes use the same letter is irrelevant, in my opinion.
Rick
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Hey Hey Hey.... hold your horses !! :whip: :whip: LOL
May be Rick has some reason. Under a different point of view, there were actually two moves: the s backwards and the t forward... Which one was moved? the "s" ?, the "t" or both ?
I could swear that I read something about interchanging letters, may be in my previous life... in another game... in another forum... in my dreams... Boh ! (an Italian expression to say I don't know) :unsure: :(
Anyway, I would accept it ;)
T
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Haha the same s, different s was just a joke!
rofl rofl rofl
Ya...I got that. :yes: Thought I would take it a bit further though... ;)
you are extraordinarily democratic! No need for a vote, we can accept your ruling - after all, it is your forum!
rofl rofl
Well before I started this forum, I made sure you folks understood it is OUR forum, not my own personal overgrown blog! I may have final authority since my name is on it, but it is named Samisite Webmaster Community Forum because it is a community not a dictatorship. :D It is very important (at least to me it is) that you folks have input!
I could swear that I read something about interchanging letters,
Not going to research it but you probably heard that from me. :-[
Ok.... Maybe the t and the s are BOTH different!
OK, OK, OK.... no further voting necessary....
No wandering letters is the ruling...and added to the first post to clarify.
GAME RESUMES WITH RICK's:
rests
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right!
so far:
rain
trail
train
brain
drain
grain
grail
At the beginning of game, errors were also made...
from rain to trail is not OK... :noshake:
rets
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rats
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rat
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brat >:D
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brats >:D >:D
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prats :ss-shocked:
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prays
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preys
P.S.
Sami, it would be easy to take "s" out from preys to prey (or adding it to make a plural... like somebody I know [I won't say who is >:D] that does it regularly... 8)).
Come on... take a second thought about this rule... :hearts:
T
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greys
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grays
Swapping two letters is 2 moves as one of the letters must move to the right or left to create a space for the letter being moved to that space, and the second move is the letter that is being moved to the space created. Rick has interpreted the rule correctly in my opinion.
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gray
(Yes I use the "s" a lot! And Yes it is the easy way out. And I am not embarrassed to admit it!!!
That move is still deleting or adding a single letter, and fits into the rules properly. And .....YES it stays... that rule will not change. :yes: :police: :hapscream: so much for democracy! >:D)
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:banghead: :banghead:
:whip:
ray :D
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pray
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pry
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try
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troy
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tray
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trey
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tree
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three
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thee
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tee
golf anyone???
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tea
hot, with lemon, appropriate for the season...
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teal
The color of gangrene... :yuck:
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teat
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treat
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treaty
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hmmmm...... ??? :-\
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treats
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:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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teats
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:ss-shocked:
teat
(before someone else does it... ) >:D
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Sorry... was already used a while ago... :-[ :-[
beats
I'M A FULL MEMBER !!! :bdballoon: :hapscream: :flowers:
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bleats
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pleats
Congratulations Tony! I knew it would not take you long! (http://samisite.com/external/tch_congrats.gif)
:bdballoon: :bdballoon:
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cleats
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clears
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clear
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clean
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steal
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Wanda....it happened to YOU this time!
You were not taken to the END of the game. Just like for me a few days ago! :boogie:
Today I clicked NEW and it brought me to page 101 but your last post was on 102! Finally figured out that NEW button takes you to the last message you read so you can read forward! So now I know to look at the bottom of the screen to the page number and make sure I get to the end before posting.
Your steal can not follow Rick's clean.
But this can:
LEAN
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glean
Are you referring to the "Show unread posts since last visit." link? It takes me to the first unread post of each unread thread.
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gleam
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gleams
Are you referring to the "Show unread posts since last visit." link?
Nope. On different boards, there is a tiny NEW image (http://samisite.com/forum/Themes/sspurple/images/english/new.gif). When you click it, it takes you where you left off, not necessarily the last post in the thread.
To always get to the LAST post, you need to click this icon, all the way to the right of the name on the board.
(http://samisite.com/forum/Themes/sspurple/images/icons/last_post.gif)
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gloams
Just in case: (hard to find)
1.- The time of day immediately following sunset
Synonyms:
crepuscles
crepuscules
dusks
evenfalls
gloamings
nightfalls
twilights
falls
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loams
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loamy
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foamy
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foam
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flam
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flame
Please teach me, I couldn't find flam... ??? :thankyousign:
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Flames
:cake:
I had to make sure before I continued..
flam
Pronunciation: \ˈflam\
Function: noun
Etymology: probably imitative
Date: 1819
: a drumbeat of two strokes of which the first is a very quick grace note
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lames
Tony, this thread uses dictionary.com (per first post on the thread)
h**p://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flam
Wanda posted the second flam definition. This is the first:
noun, verb, flammed, flam⋅ming. Informal.
–noun 1. a deception or trick.
2. a falsehood; lie.
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object) 3. to deceive; delude; cheat.
Origin:
1615–25; short for flim-flam
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blames
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Thanks
Sorry, I used this:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Flam.jpg)
Alt + right click on the word. Is always there.
It's the first time it deludes me :(
blame
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lame
Not a problem! When a game is started, the first post defines the rules (and we edit that first post to clarify when necessary). When this one was started, Jim Slagle defined the dictionary that would be used so we are all on the same thing. Keeps the playing field as level as we can make it.
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lime
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live
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life
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like
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lice :yuck: :yuck: :unsure: :ss-shocked: :yuck:
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ice
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nice :flowers:
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nike
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pike
(You should know this one Tony!)
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poke
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poker
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piker
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hiker
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biker
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bike
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hike
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hide
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chide
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shide
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shire
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shine
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sine
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sin >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D :-[
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win
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wine
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fine
as in Pierce Brosnan is FINE! ;)
Watched Mamma Mia again this weekend....
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file
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mile
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smile!!!!!!!!!!! :D
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smiley !!!!!!!!!!
:) :yes: :noshake: ;) 8) :D LOL rofl :clapping: :-[ :P :hearts: :yuck: :surrender: ??? :idea: :unsure: :ss-shocked: :v8slap: :o >:D :-\ :boogie: :kickdancing: :'( :( >:( :banghead:
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smileys !!!!
:clapping: :hapscream: :bdballoon: :thankyousign: :agree: :dogwalksm: :kickdancing: :boogie: rofl
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smiles
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miles
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wiles
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wales
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whales
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hales
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pales
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palls
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palms
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palm
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psalm
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psalms :P
Ha ha lucky I get up earlier than you guys! rofl
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rofl rofl
:surrender:
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Well, it has been 4 days since the last post, so I assume no one has any answer to psalms.
Actually Sam, you are the real winner with psalm. I was just lucky to be the first to be able to add the s!
Anyhow, here's a new word:
wine
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whine
congrats!!!! That s has begat many a winner lol
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chine
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chin
Congratulations for the win. I knew that whoever came after me with the s would win...couldn't think of any other move... Thought about being sneaky and waiting till someone ELSE put in psalm so I could add the s but what the hey. It lasted a VERY long time. This particular game was started on
« Reply #1217 on: September 27 by Ed! He offered "A" it continued until December 28th! :boogie:
All words are reset again!!!
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china
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chins
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chits
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chit
Careful here! :D Some words are not allowed on this forum...and one of the next possible words is one of them. rofl)
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chat
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hat
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phat
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pat
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pit
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pot
(I have one on the stove right now!)
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plot
(I have one in my garden right now) rofl rofl rofl
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lot
(my house sits on one! rofl rofl rofl We could keep this going a while! rofl)
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dot
I have a whole line of them here right now
.......................................................... rofl rofl rofl
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dots
I got more of them than you!
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rofl rofl rofl rofl
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lots (of dots!)
.................................................................................
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rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
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slots
rofl rofl rofl rofl :clapping: Your dots are magnificent!
By the way, I have SLOTS on my computer. >:D
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spots
Aha, but does your computer have more slots then mine? >:D
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spits
ummmmm I can't think of anything clever for spits .. :-[
sowwy...
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splits
I currently have 4 computers in the house (2 not working). Counting them ALL, I am pretty sure that I have more slots than you do Rick! >:D
While doing the splits, my cat spits out fur when she grooms certain spots on her body! rofl
(they are even in posted order! :yes:)
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splats
Hey Sami, you can't count dead slots! :noshake: I have 3 working computers, one with 6 USB slots, so for sure I have more slots than you! :P
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splat
Ok so you want to count working USB slots here in the house not at work: I have 6 in back + 2 on front of this pc, 7 on belkin usb hub, 4 on monitor, 2 on laptop, 4 on second usb hub. Not including the non-working units, I have 25 for USB only.... :D I could add 2 more if I consider another piece of equipment with USB slots in the other room...
I like having lots of slots.
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split
Oh, that all the slots you have? I will start counting mine now, and let you know in a week or so, when I finish counting! rofl
BTW, do slot cars count? ???
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slit
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slat
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slate
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plate
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palate
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alate
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late
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elate
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elated
(thanks for alate Tony, I had never heard that word before - interesting!)
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belated
;) Rick.
"alate" in Italian means anything with wings... (ala = wing).
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related
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rebated
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debated
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debates
(Hey Tony....I replaced a d with an s.... since I did not ADD an s, does this one suit you better???? rofl)
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debate
OK, so I can take it out... ;) LOL
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rebate
(rebate = give it back! rofl)
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rebates
>:D
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relates
(Your post relates to mine!)
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relaxes
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:surrender: :surrender: :surrender: I think you won this time! :surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
Lets see if anyone else comes up with something....
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:hapscream:
relaies is good for WordWeb.com, but not for Dictionary.com
(as I said before...don't celebrate yet...the others need to weigh in also. They often find more words than I)
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relaxed
(Sam, put away the white flag!)
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relayed
:'( :banghead:
rofl
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delayed
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decayed
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decaled
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??? :surrender: :D
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decaled = has a decal applied to it ? ??? :-\
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Yes, you are right Tony, you can find it in our Dictionary.com reference: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/decaled
BTW, I just discovered that decal evolved as abbreviation of the original word decalcomania. Interesting!
Rick
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descaled
Spanish: decal = calcomanía
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Tony, according to our reference Dictionary.com, descaled is not a legitimate word.
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Yea... :(
however
descale is a verb, found on Dictionary.com:
remove the scales from; "scale fish" [syn: scale]
Past tense of descale? rofl
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gotta go with Rick on this. if it is not listed in dictionary.com we can not accept the word.
Looks like decaled is thhe winner. FAST game!
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Are we going back to "decaled"? If so here is a word before the game ends:
deckled
adjective: having a rough edge e.g. 'deckled paper' or parchment. Used in works of art such as Leonardo Da Vinci's art that was mostly done on hand made paper with deckled edges.
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deckle
Yesssss!!
Congrats Ed :clapping:
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heckle
and the game continues.... great word Etienne! :clapping:
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heckler
Well done Ed!
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heckled
You have been heckled. :borgconvert:
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hackled
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shackled :police:
:ill:
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shackle
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shackles
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shackoes
A stiff, cylindrical military dress hat with a metal plate in front, a short visor, and a plume. One shacko, two shackoes. Didn't know this one and don't know if I'll ever remember it. Reminds me of the German military man in 'Those magnificent men and their flying machines' who stood to attention and his hat, possibly a shacko, pierced the hot air balloon he was flying in.
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shakoes
The same as Ed, but another legitimate spelling of the word
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shakes
As in the chills
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shapes
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stapes
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staples
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staplers
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stapler
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staple
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stale
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stole
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stolen
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solen
A cradle, as for a broken limb
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sole
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pole
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prole
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parole
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paroles
Curiosity:
(parole = words - plural, Italian) :yes:
parola = word
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parolees
Several convicted people out on parole
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parolee
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Come on Ed... save us!! >:D :surrender: :D
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paroled
No Tony. We are not at the end. :idea: I can think of another word already....
BACK at work... Not back to 100% but well on my way!
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I pass this word... :surrender: :banghead:
Doesn't matter...
At least I'm improving my "Spanglish" and "Itanglish" with this game ;)
Glad you are OK Sami :flowers:
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Well, I THOUGHT I knew another word after this but I looked it up and it would not work...
It's up to you folks...
If you can't come up with something I finally win one! :luck:
Thanks for the good wishes Tony! :hearts:
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Sorry Sami! :-[
caroled
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I could swear I tried this one... I tried changing the first letter with almost with the whole alphabet...:v8slap:
I don't know why I didn't see it :banghead: :banghead:
Nice shot Rick ! ;)
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carolled
(same word, different spelling :P)
(I KNEW it was too good to be true. Heavy sigh. Several times I have placed the next to last word but never the last one. I have hope to get one eventually!)
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caroller
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caroler
(same word, different spelling :-[)
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cajoler
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cajolery
Hey, I'm gone for 2 days and am astonished at some of the amazing words you folks have found. Good going!
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Hey, you are gone 2 days and you come back and make things difficult! :banghead:
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:surrender: :-\ :surrender:
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:surrender:
Seems you have the trophy again, Ed! Congratulations!
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:surrender: :-[
:clapping:
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???
???
Sami... where are you?... gone Washington? LOL ;)
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I surrendered a couple posts back and believe Etienne won.
He has to set the new word.
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:oops: Sorry folks! I've been away again & it's going to happen more often until I finish this project so lets say the next runner-up has my blessing to choose a word to continue the game.
Here is a new word: elf
I wish I had an elf like Dobby to do things for me - from Harry Potter: Dobby was a house-elf who served the Malfoy family. During Harry Potter's second year at Hogwarts, he tried to warn the boy of the plot to have the Chamber of Secrets reopened.
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self
welcome back, Ed :)
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shelf
(I LOVED the Dobby character and he shows up in more than just the second year book ;) This is one series that I MADE time to sit and read with pure enjoyment! Silly fluff but so much fun to read.)
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shell
(Thanks Ed, you made life easy! You are still the only one to ever win with the first word!)
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hell
Win with the first word...
What word was it ? :ss-shocked:
Suggestion: why don't write a serial number on each answer?, just to count the words used...
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Well,
Hole in one.
Ed has done it twice. :yes:
One of the words was a silly, not really intended to play the game: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
The other was a serious attempt: GLOBAL
I had started a research of start/end. Finally posted it under FUN AND GAMES, reference.
Sometimes we had starts/stops with bad or repeat words so I did NOT do word counts! But some of the games really lasted a long time.
We had REPEAT starter words and that shouldn't happen but no one caught it. Now it will be easier to identify them.
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swell
Actually, GLOBAL was not intentional. It just came from Globalscape, the beloved company that used to sell and support what was one of the best HTML generators, CSB, but has sadly departed and left us undecided as to which way to go, scuse the satirical comment. I've just checked and found 2 words that could have been used:
GLEBAL from the noun 'Gleba' = the sporogenous tissue forming the central part of the sporophore in certain fungi, and,
GLOMAL the adjective of 'glomus' e.g. of or involving a glomus. There are several definitions of Glomus but the one I prefer is = A small body surrounded by many nerve fibers, consisting of an anastomosis between fine arterioles and veins. Dictionary.com list many medical terms with glomus in the term.
I've seen 3 of the HarPot movies. 1. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, & 3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
The movies are well made, a bit far fetched but they are full of imagination transporting one to a different world and the one's I saw all have happy endings. Highly recommended for most ages.
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swells
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swills
I have read all 7 of the books and I have seen all 5 of the HP movies so far.
I am dreading #6 as it is the darkest of the lot and the book version made me cry.
The last one with the final dramatic good vs evil battle that of course ends with some live some dead but overall a triumphant ending. Like the books more than the movie because they have even more detail but the movies have been very true to the series. Casting was EXACTLY on target! My favorite character is SNAPE. He is really very complex (confirmed in the final book) and I find the actors voice so intense. The series is creative fluff which gets heavier and darker as the books progress. The themes in the series are really quite instructive since they deal with death and loss, good/evil, slavery, and discrimination. Was so glad that Turtle was able to read the final book before he passed. He was really looking forward to it. I plan on getting the AUDIBLE versions too.....eventually so I can hear the books read to me as I drive! Though I enjoy the series from Tolkien too, (Fellowship of the Rings), it is TOO heavy.
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swirls
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twirls
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twirps rofl
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twirp
(only one of them left! rofl)
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twerp
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twerps
haha rofl rofl rofl
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Well done Rick.
I :surrender:
Twelve twerpy twerps twirted and twerted their twirpy twirps.
:) :yes: :noshake: ;) 8) :D LOL :-[ :P :unsure: :ss-shocked: :o
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:surrender:
:( :banghead: :D
Hey Rick, how was your Anniversary Day? Did you see any special event? :)
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Well Tony, there are celebration events on all over Sydney, but I hate crowds! I have a good view of the city and the fireworks from my apartment so I just stayed home and we had our own celebration!
Hmmm, seems I may need to dream up a new word. Sami, Safari Woman....still got your heads in the dictionary? ???
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No. After Ed's twelve twerpers twirping I laughed and closed the page. rofl
Just totally forgot to post my white flag!
:surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
NEW WORD PLEASE.
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New word: boat
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beat
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bat
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bar :)
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bars
(Gym)
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bats
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brats
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brat :P
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bra :-[
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ara
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Good word Tony. I have never heard of ara before. :clapping:
area
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aria
ara means Altar in Spanish (same in English, if I'm not wrong)... and, as far as I know, only has that meaning. Nevertheless, Dictionary.com gives an unheard translation in Spanish as interrupción, pausa (interruption, pause) ??? :-\ Never used. Try with your favorites dictionaries...
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amia
(you should know that one Tony)
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lamia (http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/evilgrin0041.gif) :ss-shocked: (http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/scared0011.gif)
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damia
–noun Classical Mythology. a spirit of fertility.
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dama
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lama
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lame
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dame
I am really surprised we got through that "amia, lamia, damia, dama" stuff! Now we are on easy street again for a while!
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line
(TONY....I LOVE that awful red bat! Very scary. Have not seen it before. Did it come from a free site that I could use it in the smilies for this forum? )
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Sam, where did line come from?
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The awful bat scared her... rofl rofl
(look here Sami: h--p://www.mysmiley.net/free-evilgrin-smileys.php)
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:etienne: ...Sami, my Ferrari needs gas...
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rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl :-[
I THOUGHT the word was LANE so I put LINE.
I thought wrong!
rofl
Consider me the dame with the lame excuse and it could lead to fame.
(or at least you guys won't let me live it down for a long time!!! ;))
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fake
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lake
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latke
also known as 'hash brown' and referred to as 'splash down' in boarding school when the potatoes become soggy.
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latkes :-[
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lakes :P
I love hash browns!
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takes
Rick, that missing "h" made me go bananas... :o LOL
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fakes
Thank you Tony! I re-read his post so many time and STILL did not understand until I read yours! rofl
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rakes
Sorry guys, the missing "h" has been apprehended and returned to its duties. I found it on the Opera House steps casting a 7g Banana into the harbour! Is that why you went bananas Tony?
rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
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rakis
A brandy of Turkey and the Balkans
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pakis
1. a Pakistani, esp. one who has emigrated to Britain.
2. any emigrant to Britain from the Indian subcontinent.
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paki
With all my respect to Pakistani people :)
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(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/indifferent0023.gif) (http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/indifferent0018.gif)
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I would have put taki but I know that's not the way you spell it. :D
saki
A Japanese liquor made from fermented rice.
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sati
a Hindu practice
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sat
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swat
Interesting string of posts Tony, Rick and Sami!
Somehow, swat sounded familiar, so I searched and was surprised that 'seat' and 'spat' have already been used but not 'swat'.
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spat
Ed, I think "spat" is OK. According to my search, it was last used in 2007, so certainly not used in this game.
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splat :yuck:
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plat
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flat
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fat
was used on Jan 30, 2008... is it valid?
Just in case: fiat
;)
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fit
[the current game was started on January 27, 2009 by Rick so if it has been used since then, it can not be used again, reference this thread (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=579.0#new)]
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bit
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ebit
Rick & Sami, agreed. 2007 was a long-long time ago.
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edit
[HUH? ??? "2007 was a long-long time ago." Who mentioned 2007? rofl]
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dit
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zit :-[ :P
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zip
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zep
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pep
Sami, Rick did on « Reply #1740 on: February 07, 2009, 08:45:34 PM »
Rick, hope the terrible fires missed you.
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pcp
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pop
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pip
Thanks for your thoughts Tony. Those tragic fires were in the south-east of Australia, a little north of Melbourne. I live in Sydney, but I have a 160 acre forest property about 300km north of those fires, and I was worried about that. However the weather has cooled now, and the risk reduced. I heard that at times those fires were racing 20 km in just a few minutes - no one in the path of those fires can escape.
Rick
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pipa
Rick, although I was thinking the same when watching the TV news, it was Ed who wrote his thoughts :)
I wish to visit your green and fresh forest... may be in the new life ;)
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papa
:-[ oops! sorry Ed, and thanks for your kind thoughts.
Rick
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para
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tara
"Although I was thinking the same when watching the TV news, it was Ed who wrote his thoughts" ME TOO.
Glad to hear that so far, your property and family are not in close proximity.
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tar
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far
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faq
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faqs
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fabs
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fbs
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abs
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cabs
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kabs
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kobs
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cobs
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lobs
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lbs
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labs
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tabs
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tubs
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tbs
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tba
We have had several abbreviations lately (including mine) however my recollection is that these are not allowed. Could we have a ruling on it? My vote would be not to use abbreviations from here on.
Rick
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Interesting request for a ruling. I tend to agree with Rick because in my humble opinion it makes the game more enjoyable to constructive and see the derivatives of recognized words. The moment abbreviations are introduced the word construction part of the game is lost. Sorry others!
Abbreviations definitely are not words, but some abbreviations have become acronyms and are indeed words. E.g. F.A.Q. or 'FAQ', the abbreviation for Frequently Asked Questions is an acronym and a word. Although I would never say the 'faq' word simply because it sounds like a swear word, 'faq' is recognized as a noun by Dictionary.com. However 'lbs' or 'tbs' are abbreviations and they are neither acronyms nor words. The original rules laid down by Jim, on page 1, states acronyms are not allowed. We understood his rule to include abbreviations and acronyms which are not yet recognized words.
I see two choices, either rule out abbreviations and acronyms that are not yet recognized words, or allow them but only if they are in D.com. Either way, I will abide by what is decided.
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Thanks for your helpful analysis Ed. I mostly agree, except for your suggestion that we could possibly be allowed to use abbreviations etc if they are in D.com. I think most of the commonly used abbreviations are in D.com, so that would not put much restriction on it.
My rationale for suggesting that abbreviations and acronyms not be allowed is simply that they can be an easy way out of tricky situations, instead of forcing us to really think hard about a solution. We have had some great words lately, some of which I have never heard before.
Rick
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I would vote (if I can do it...) NO for acronyms and abbreviations :noshake:
Even the already discussed and sanctioned by THE JUDGE, rofl which is to convert words to plural or vice versa, doesn't make sense to me. That is an easier way, easier than find an abbreviation or an acronym, to get out of a tricky situation. Just a comment. :)
Sami: :hearts:
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Sono d'accordo circa il singolare / plurale, Tony! Tuttavia, il giudice ha stabilito! :yes:
8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Rick
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Thanks for the input!! :clapping: :clapping: :hearts: :clapping: :clapping:
On this one, I agree with Rick and Tony: I would vote NO for acronyms and abbreviations
:agree:
My ruling based on the original post by Jim which was in all caps:
NO PROPER NOUNS AND NO ACRONYMS ALLOWED!
Though he did not address abbreviations, I truly think they were not part of the Jim's original intent.
The object is to change one letter ONLY, and make a new word.
I don't really think that abbreviations fit the category properly so I will add the clarification to the original post.
We have let proper nouns, acronyms and abbreviations sneak in every now and then.... but they really don't belong.
We have INDEED had some great words lately. Very challenging.
Even the already discussed and sanctioned by THE JUDGE, which is to convert words to plural or vice versa, doesn't make sense to me.
Rick is right.....the judge established this one already. S addition/subtraction is fully acceptable and falls within the original rule posted by Jim: You can drop a letter or add a letter, but only change one thing.
Of course there is always another option Tony.
I could create and exception to that rule to fit your needs.
Everyone EXCEPT Tony is allowed to use the added/removed S to change the word.
Your choice... >:D
Lets take the word back to
TUBS
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hubs
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For an instant, I thought I was in a wrong forum when read Rick's post.... :o rofl
...I could create and exception...
OK, OK, I didn't say anything :( :'( ............................... ( :banghead: )
I will follow your word, but I remind you that the LAST word in play was tba, which can't be converted to tubs
cubs
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Tony, it was decided to not allow abbreviations and acronyms, so, Sami decided to restart from the last word before the abbreviations, which was TUB.
Rick
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CHUBS
(chubs are common freshwater fish, Leuciscus cephalus, of European waters, having a thick, fusiform body.)
No exception created so Tony CAN use the S even though he thinks no one should. rofl
Tony, it was decided to not allow abbreviations and acronyms, so, Sami decided to restart from the last word before the abbreviations.
See he was so concerned about the S that he forgot about the issue that was on the table!
rofl rofl rofl
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clubs
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clues
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clue
:boogie: :kickdancing: :boogie: :kickdancing: :boogie: :kickdancing: :boogie:
love that S
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cue
>:(
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cues
rofl
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cuts
I am guessing which will be your next word, Sami... >:( :banghead:
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rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
I was tempted of course! :D
But I am not quite THAT predictable.... sometimes I have to switch it up
cots
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colts
...easier than take YOUR s out ;)
>:D
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ok I will do that, just for you! :D
colt
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cult
:surrender:
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rofl rofl
cut
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if no one plays on this one, I will break the rule and play on my own word. >:D
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cul
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cull
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cell
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call
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all
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ball
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bally
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tally
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talky
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balky
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bulky
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sulky
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silky
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silk
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sink
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sunk
:'(
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sulk
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bulk
(that was sneaky Tony! :D)
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bulky
>:D
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bully
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:police: HALT! :police:
rofl Tony, YOU used the word BULKY before. :rules:
« Reply #1810 on: March 07, 2009, 01:12:40 PM » on page 121
(That's why I thought you were being sneaky...trying to back us into a corner where we already used the only usable words...)
Ed's word bully is available again since it could not be played yet.
So last valid word: BULK
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Yea, you’re right… that’s why it sounded familiar to me…
Sorry :-[
Excuse me, but can a word used in a closed game be used again ?
The rules say: "Also, you can't repeat a word that was previously used." but it doesn't mention if it is valid for the entire game...
If yes, this is my word:
bull
was used on January 22, 2007 by SafaryWoman...
If NOT, then use this:
balk
I'm leaveing both to clarify the rule...
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full
But of course!! Each game starts the word list over. :yes:
That's why I posted the dates of the games on this thread (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=579.0) so we can tell if it was last used in the current game..... Current game started Jan 27 so if the word appears after that date, it can not be used.
Balk is still usable.
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OK ;)
fill
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bill
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till
Because of the "S", I can guess the next three or four moves... >:(
(http://www.iarfish.com/ss_spam.gif)
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tills
(http://samisite.com/forum/Smileys/sammod/ss_votingovert.gif)(http://samisite.com/forum/Smileys/sammod/ss_svalidt.gif)
rofl
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fills
:D
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wills
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wilts
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TILTS
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tilt
...for the fourth or fifth time
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silt
(I notice you removed my S.... Thought you were against the S +/-)
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kilt
At Rome do as Romans do...
>:D
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kill
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mill
Good to be back!
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mall
:hapscream: glad to have you back..
That was a short trip! Sometimes you are gone far longer. Did you enjoy?
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gall
Nice to have you back Rick!
:welsign: :welsign:
Oh man... you don't know what you have missed... :v8slap: :D
Mysteries, troubleshooting, DOUBTFUL EXPLANATIONS... >:( LOL
P.S.
Rick, I want to learn Chinese... Were can I start from?
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pall
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pally
Thanks for the kind welcome back guys. I was away about 3 weeks. In early May I will be off again to Tibet for around 5 weeks. Life is difficult!
Tony, wo keyi jiao ni zhong wen! haha
Rick
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tally
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rally
hey Rick, I couldn't understand if you don't use the correct accents on the words!! :D :D
问候
托尼
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dally
Tony, I can't make it too easy for you! Greetings to you too!
Rick
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daily
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doily
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doyly
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doyley rofl
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doyleys
:boogie:
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(http://www.iarfish.com/ss_spam.gif)
He campaigned to get rid of them (he made the sign above).
Then he enjoyed using that S to his advantage.
And he may have won by doing that!
So...NEW RULING.... Tony can not add an S.
The rest of us still have use of the S.
rofl :surrender: rofl
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Yes!, yes!, YESSSSS!!.......
rofl
If you can not defeat your enemy, ally with him!
(http://www.iarfish.com/sno.gif) (http://www.iarfish.com/sno.gif)
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Aaaahhhh! I knew that s was coming and wished I could have done it myself, just to stop someone else!! :banghead:
(http://www.iarfish.com/ss_spam.gif)
I think it is time for a rethink! Actually those s' do spoil the game - they make difficult situations too easy, for the lucky one who can grab the s first! So I am coming around to the view: ban the s, wherever it creates or removes a plural. Hao ma?
Rick
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Should I start a new one? ???
SHOW
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shows
rofl :P >:D
Updated the reference thread re ending/beginning of game
they make difficult situations too easy, for the lucky one who can grab the s first!
Yes. They are the JOKER or WILD card that allow you to get out of jail free, the TRUMP card which can take all. It is irritating when you don't get a chance to be the one to win with it.
But using it adds a little foolishness to this game!
The S is still valid, for everyone! :yes:
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sows
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tows
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toys
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boys 8)
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bolts
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boys to BOLTS? ???
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:-[ :-[ :-[ Sorry, I forgot to erase the "L"...
bots
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BOLTS rofl rofl rofl
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rofl Now THAT was funny! rofl
BOLT
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colt
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dolt
:P
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Anyone in particular in mind Sami? LOL
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jolt
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Anyone in particular in mind Sami? LOL
:-[ :xmouth: :verysad:
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molt
(no one came to mind when I put that word down)
I grabbed those smilies for us and added them to the popup! Thanks Tony.
(tweaked your post to pull in our copies)
I need the one with the tape on the mouth quite often! :xmouth:
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melt
They are good additions to the smilies, Sami. Is it possible to add a second row of smilies on the main page, instead of opening the popup window?
Rick
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smelt
(yummy little fishies :fish2: )
Is it possible to add a second row of smilies on the main page, instead of opening the popup window?
:agree:
Your wish is my command. More on the post window, left overs on the popup.
Added Tony's two new ones: :verysad: :xmouth:
Are we missing anything that we SHOULD have?
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smell
I need a smiley that represents speed.
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small
Speed? HMMMM...
Found one..
Removed the shocked mode, and modified it. Added to the POPUP form: :speedleft:
And works well with the move mode:
:speedleft:
Do you want that merged with your red auto?
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mall
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mail
Now you see it. Now you don't.
:speedleft:
:thankyousign: and 8). What about :speedright: ?
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maid
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said
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sail
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pail
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paid
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laid
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lid
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lad
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lady
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loady
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toady >:D
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toads >:D
Haven't heard from Tony since the Italian earthquakes. Sent him an email to check up on him. Hope he and his family are ok.
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loads
Yes, but it was a while before the earthquake since we heard from him, I think. So hopefully it is not related to the earthquake.
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load
You are correct. And I am sure he is fine. Hope that lots of people wanted to get new jigs and he's just very busy doing what he loves to do!
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lead
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lean
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learn
(Heard from Tony...He and family are just fine and says hello! )
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yearn
(Pleased to hear Tony is OK...Hope he will be back here soon)
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yarn
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yawn
(Me too!)
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yawl
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awl
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owl
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howl
:dogwagging:
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bowl
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bawl :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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bawd
a woman who maintains a brothel; madam. >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
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bald
(the man that goes into the brothel to talk with the madam!)
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baud
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laud
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loud
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lord
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lard
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bard
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board
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boar
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roar
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road
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toad
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tod
an English unit of weight, chiefly for wool, commonly equal to 28 pounds (12.7 kilograms) but varying locally.
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tad
measurement: just a little bit more than a pinch ;)
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bad >:D
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yad
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fad
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fard
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fart :-[
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tart
(now, what kind of tart? >:D)
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rofl You crack me up!!! rofl
english
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What's your new word Sami?
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english
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I am puzzled how "english" follows "tart" ???
You have not only changed one letter, you have changed all of them, and added a few more! rofl
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rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
I thought I was in the word association game NOT the change letter!
And the other game I took tonk to monk because I thought it was change the letter!
rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
:-[ balloonoops :oops:
Ok.... from tart to
START
(again)
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Hey Sami, are you trying to take Tony's place while he is away? LOL
stars
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star
(noone could take Tony's place! And besides, he would not have removed the S like I did! rofl)
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Hey... hey... hey... Rick! I'm reading you ! >:( :D
In the other hand, it's good to know that my fame reached Australia!! >:D >:D
rofl
(Thank you Sami...) :hearts: :flowers:
:xmouth:
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stare
Hey Tony, have you been secretly spying on us from a hidden location? 8) I thought I was safe, but there you are, watching, watching.... >:D
Nice to see you again! :yes:
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stared
^-^
(Tony lurking in the background haunting the board! We miss your input.)
HMMM... anyone notice that when Wanda appears Tony disappears and visa versa? Maybe they are alter-egos of the same person.... :P
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starred
Hmmm, had not noticed that, but now you mention it.... :ss-shocked:
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tarred
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barred
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barrel
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barbel
–noun
1. a slender, external process on the jaw or other part of the head of certain fishes.
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barbell
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:surrender: Can only find the plural.
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:surrender: Me too! :-\
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So no one wants to type in barbells or barbels? Both are correct plurals, either WOULD suit for this game. Yes it is only an S but it IS allowed!
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I don't think it is an "honourable" way to win the game! It basically "steals" the win from the real winner. I have come to the view we should ban plurals (but only where it follows the singular)
eg: star > stars - not allowed; start > stars - allowed
Any comments?
Rick
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:police: we have been through this before and I respectfully disagree. It is the luck of the game!
I have lost to the S before and I DO find it honourable as it is a valid move.
I really don't want to win because people won't play a valid move!
Besides...If you look again, even if the game were played with the S, it would not end.....
I do not want to win because you guys are just throwing in the towel. The S has more going than you think... Consider the following POSSIBLE combination:
barbells
barbels
barbers
barber
berber
berbera
gerbera
gerbert
8 moves in that list.
There are other alternatives to that list. All due to the play of the s.
SO....What is your move?
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Maybe the game might have continued in this case, but again, only by using plurals of words we have already recently used. I still think it "steals" from the one who put up the word in the first place.
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:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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:hearts: :hearts: :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:
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(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/whistling.gif) (http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/whistling.gif)
:xmouth:
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:pirate: :pirate: :pirate: :pirate: :pirate:
Pirates have captured the thread and are holding it captive till I agree to remove the S rule.
Including one that hasn't been PLAYING the game, only monitoring it.
:banghead: We are at an impass. :banghead:
The rules say I can not play on my own word.
And I will NOT change the rule. :police:
We have been through this before and you have not changed MY mind. S stays.
S is an acceptable letter. I will not remove it from play, will not remove it from the alphabet!
You folks have asked that I rule on other things and on this one item I ask you to accept my ruling.
So... the only question that remains.....
Close this game only or the thread. ???
(Tony that bug gif almost caused me to damage my monitor trying to kill it! rofl )
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hey Sami, I have no objection to the letter S. It is a lovely, smooth-flowing letter, one of my favourites!
My objection is to the use of plurals, where it hitches a free ride on the singular. The plural becomes the real pirate, attacking the singular word which often has been the subject of great thought and hours of research by an enterprising and highly motivated player. Sometimes, that rogue plural even hijacks the entire game. That could lead to lengthy bouts of depression on the part of the owner of the hijacked word, and could force a player to step out of the game altogether, perhaps just watching from the sideline! >:D
It is indeed a nasty world we live in. You can't trust even a word, these days! :clapping:
Rick
Fine print: Of course I accept your decision - just having fun! :flowers:
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The plural becomes the real pirate, attacking the singular word which often has been the subject of great thought and hours of research by an enterprising and highly motivated player.
rofl
You must also consider:
- that a different motivated player may choose to use the S to advantage. That S may be part of a calculated ploy made by another player trying to direct the play or maneuver other players to a letter combination that can be won... >:D (as demonstrated above one possible scenario).
- That S may be used as a "Trump Card" that takes the pot. Many card games have such a situation so why not online word games too. :hapscream:
- That S may be an act of desperation! :ss-shocked:
- That S may be an act of foolishness. :P :hearts: :P
- That S may be used to inflame, irritate other players while still following the rules. Trying to get a reaction....for the fun of it. >:D
Sometimes, that rogue plural even hijacks the entire game.
Nope. Don't see this. S is a gentle letter and no misdeed or malicious behavior can be attributed to it. It has never demanded anything, never asked us to do anything out of the ordinary. The S can turn the game to another unintended direction.
In my opinion, there is no difference between changing a word from
barber to barbers
man to men
woman to women
In ALL CASES the word is being pluralized. Whether the S is added or an E replaces a, the result is the same. A pluralized form of the word. Yet you pick on the fabulous S and allow the E to do exactly the same thing without complaint! >:(
What about other plurals?
- If you allow foot, would you then allow feet, mouse and mice, etc at some point in the game?
- If you allow the word hippopotamus would you allow the plural form in the same game if opportunity presented? That plural uses I, hippopotami OR es for hippopotamuses . Hippos in all forms are acceptable but will probably never be played but the concept is still the same. This has never been a discussion of pluralization because there has never been an issue from anyone asking for elimination of pluralizations!
As I see it, the issue is one of discrimination against one specific letter: the S!
And this forum is supposed to be inclusive not exclusive.
(anyone notice that my favicon is my simple S??)
Where do we draw your line of acceptability?
what about the PAST tense by adding a D ? Do you want to ban that use of a letter also?
Example: Right now the letter S is FREE.
Lincoln FREED the slaves.
That could lead to lengthy bouts of depression on the part of the owner of the hijacked word, and could force a player to step out of the game altogether, perhaps just watching from the sideline!
rofl rofl Ya Right! rofl rofl
Good try but anyone that is tortured so tremendously could simply avoid this particular game and only participate in other parts of the forum.
OLD JOKE:
Patient says: "Doctor Doctor.... it hurts when I do this"
Doctor responds: "Then don't do that!"
Maybe this is as much to do with how we spell english words.
We are inconsistent
Author(s) Unknown, poem found on About.com:
The English Lesson (version one)
We'll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes;
But the plural of ox should be oxen not oxes.
One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese,
Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice,
But the plural of house is houses, not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men,
Why shouldn't the plural of pan be called pen?
If I spoke of my foot and showed you my feet,
When I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
Why shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?
If the singular is this, and the plural is these,
Why shouldn't the plural of kiss be kese?
Then one may be that, and three would be those,
Yet the plural of hat would never be hose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren,
But though we say mother, we never say methren.
So plurals in English, I think you'll agree,
Are indeed very tricky--singularly.
The English Lesson (version two)
Now if mouse in the plural should be, and is, mice,
Then house in the plural, of course, should be hice,
And grouse should be grice and spouse should be spice
And by the same token should blouse become blice.
And consider the goose with its plural of geese;
Then a double caboose should be called a cabeese,
And noose should be neese and moose should be meese
And if mama's papoose should be twins, it's papeese.
Then if one thing is that, while some more is called those,
Then more than one hat, I assume, would be hose,
And gnat would be gnose and pat would be pose,
And likewise the plural of rat would be rose.
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Aha! Now I see the basis of torture going on in your mind, causing such dogged persistence! You have an extreme form of what is known as S-fetish.
Freud and his colleagues discovered this fetish in a number of his subjects. Apparently it derives from an incredibly deep love of the letter S, since it is the principal and leading word in S-E-X. Sufferers of S-fetish will do everything they can to defend and protect the letter S, which explains your fanatical behaviour.
Fortunately, counselling is available for this affliction. Freud discovered that encouraging his patients to participate in simple word games that prohibit use of the letter S in any situation where the S would create a plural of the preceding word, helps the sufferer to gradually wean off the fetish and lead a nearly normal life again.
We are all praying that your treatment will be successful, and that you will be able to s-leep again without s (ex) always tormenting you!
:hapscream:
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Ah...Yes. I have heard of this.
But you must remember, Freud was discredited in MANY ways.
This is just one more of his ideas that is no longer considered valid, in fact, that whole theory was considered a complete misunderstanding of the situation.
I am sure you know that for 30+ years, multiple studies have proven that the continued use of the letter S in as many ways possible is vital to a healthy imagination, sense of humor, and general well-being. The imune System is especially strong in those who have an active use of the letter. Depression and argumentative tones have often been cited with people who do not get enough use of the letter. Some have been known to hijack forum threads in their attempt to restore balance to their own systems. Its a tragic case. Scream for attention. Simply using the S often and with gusto, even seeking new opportunities for its use is the best way to rebuild that sense of comraderie!
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How about accepting the S for plurals, but invalid to win a match? :surrender:
You both deserve a big :clapping:
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Haha touche Sami! Well done! Fun, isn't it?
Thanks for your applause Tony. I can understand the logic of your compromise suggestion, but I think if we are to accept the s-plurals, then we have to accept it as a game-winner also.
So, enough of the frivolity, here goes:
barbels
(well, at least it is not the plural of the last word!)
Oh bye the way, I am off to China tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. So, you will not see me on Samisite Forum for the next 5 weeks. Just thought I would let you know that - can't have you thinking I was sulking! :P
Rick
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I think that we need to stop picking on the defenseless S.
Tony, I appreciate your suggestion of compromise. But it would not be fair either.
This game was a perfect example of that situation.
In this case, I could see a future for the game BEYOND the S and they could not.
Both Rick and Etienne thought that the Swould cause a win so they did not want to play it. In fact, playing the S did not end the game. The S actually caused the game to continue to whatever conclusion we take it to eventually. So the S did NOT end the game, would not cause a win, yet you would still not want to see it played because it MIGHT have ended the game.
As I see it ALL plurals, no matter how they are made, are acceptable.
In my opinion, there is no difference between changing a word from
barber to barbers
man to men
woman to women
In ALL CASES the word is being pluralized with a change of one letter.
How can you say the S is worse than the E?
I REALLY wish you would participate in the games now and then Tony. We like having your input.
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Rick....you have given me such an opportunity.
You have allowed me a chance to REALLY evil >:D >:D >:D
I could take the word back to barbells and WIN the game, not by placing an S into the word but by adding an L! That would be hilarious! And appropriate too for hijacking the thread.
rofl rofl rofl
But I choose NOT to do that. I will keep the game going....
barbers
Oh bye the way, I am off to China tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. So, you will not see me on Samisite Forum for the next 5 weeks. Just thought I would let you know that - can't have you thinking I was sulking!
:D
Have a safe trip. It's been silly and fun. LOVE playing with you!
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Thank you Sami, here I’m again, after a long self-banned period of time in a Tibetan monastery, spinning bells and burning incense to pay for my faults. :-[
Thank you also for bringing up The English Lesson, that was great for me, I learned a lot. :clapping:
barters
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batters
Welcome Back!
(I am always impressed when someone learns to write or read english. It is a difficult language. That english lesson shows just how crazy the english language really is! :yes: You can not do what makes sense!)
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patters
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patterns
(I sent your bug gif to several people I work with in an email. All thought it was GROSS and too life-like)
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vatterns
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vattern
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pattern
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patter
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petter
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better
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batter
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batten
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batmen
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batman
Aha, I got to convert a plural to a singular without touching an s!!
Oh by the way, I am in China now, but got around the Samisite "blackban" by using a proxy server!
Taking another group to Tibet on Wednesday for a couple of weeks, so certainly will not be online then - not too many proxy servers in Tibetan mountain villages!
Rick
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barman
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barmen rofl rofl rofl rofl
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badmen
rofl to both of you. rofl
And my word is appropriate too: Samisite has some bad men (bandits) playing the games! rofl
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admen
very funny you both... >:(
I can guess what will follow...
:D
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amen
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omen
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Oman
(Kingdom on the southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian Peninsula on the Arabian Sea
interestingly, this time changing e to a did NOT make this a plural/singular change! :hapscream: Instead it made it a whole new word with a totally different meaning! :boogie:)
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Hey Sami, I did not think we are allowed to use names of places (and therefore also people). That totally changes everything. :police:
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:police:NO PROPER NOUNS AND NO ACRONYMS ALLOWED! :police:
Ah yes. Sorry. Then I change my word to:
OVEN
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oxen
>:D
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boxen
>:D
Fanciful plural of box often encountered in the phrase `Unix boxen', used to describe commodity Unix hardware. The connotation is that any two Unix boxen are interchangeable.
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boxes
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boxed
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coxed
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coded
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codec
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code
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mode
don't think we've had that before.
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model
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motel
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hotel
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hostel
love those sssssss's!
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hosted
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posted
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poster
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coster
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coaster
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boaster
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baster
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taster
(just had lunch so this was an easy one! ;))
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taste
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waste
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haste
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hasty
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hast
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hasp
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has
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Ha
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha rofl :hapscream: :P :hearts: :flowers:
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hay
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hah
(variant of ha)
Ha Ha HaH Ha Ha HaH Ha Ha HaH Ha Ha HaH
:clapping: rofl rofl rofl rofl :clapping:
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haha
Another variant...
A loud laugh that sounds like a horse neighing
rofl
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Aha
1 An exclamation expressing, by different intonations, triumph :hapscream:, mixed with derision or irony, or simple surprise.
2 A sunk fence.
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ah
used as an exclamation of pain, surprise, pity, complaint, dislike, joy, etc.,
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nah
(no, variant!)
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aah :ss-shocked:
:D
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ash
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ask
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mask
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mass
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moss
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loss :'(
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less
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mess
(my house! :D)
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miss
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moss
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:nofinger:
Used 5 post back...
;)
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hiss
(I added your FINGER to the forum smilies! It was PERFECT for this purpose).
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kiss
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kids
(as result of all that kissing >:D)
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:D
lids
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lips
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laps
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slaps
:v8slap: :v8slap: :v8slap: :v8slap: :v8slap:
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claps
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
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flaps
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flaks
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flakes
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flukes
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flutes
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lutes
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¿ ¿
<º))))»<¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.... <º))))»<¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·....
lures
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lured
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cured
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cored
Nice fishes Sami :clapping:
Welcome back Rick :)
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cores
Welcome back Rick!!!
¿
<º))))»<¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.... <º))))»<¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·....
Tony, you should like them. They come from your email signature. I reversed and slightly modified color for this forum! Our MOVE only goes one way and your little fishes would have been going the wrong way. I personally am proud of the fish hook!
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lores
Is that opening question mark the hook you are referring to? :D Well, with a little of fantasy... it's more like Captain Hook's "hand" rofl joke ;)
Just a comment...
It is used in Spanish to start writing a question sentence. Not used neither in English nor in Italian.
In these two last idioms, is easy to get lost when there is too much text after the question starts if you don't know that what you are reading is a question (the ending question mark is out of sight)... In Spanish, you already are aware that what you are reading IS a question, no matter how long it is, so you can give it the correct voice inflection since the beginning.
We (Spanish) use ¿ ? and ¡ !
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lopes
:kickdancing:
It is used in Spanish to start writing a question sentence. Not used neither in English nor in Italian.
Yes. And it is a GREAT idea. I wish english did the same thing. I knew about that punctuation from my one year in spanish class in the 9th grade. We will not discuss how long ago that was! :P
Yes... the fish were fantasy (just characters on a keyboard) so the fish hook was too!
Captain Hook:
:pirate:
¿
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lobes
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globes
(I hear the song playing.... "Its a small world after all," (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxxKnTXA0yU)) << click to see youtube video of the new Disney ride.
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gloves
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boxing
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Hey Tony, you got the games mixed up! Well. don't feel bad, we have all done it at some time or other! :-[
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geeeeeeee..... !!! :ss-shocked: :-[
loves
:-[ :-[
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:hearts: love :hearts:
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lote
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tote
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totem
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pole
:hapscream: :hapscream: :hapscream: :hapscream: :hapscream: :hapscream: :hapscream: :hapscream:
Couldn't resist it Tony!!! Just copying you! :P
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Now for the serious reply:
totes
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lotes
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notes
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cotes
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dotes
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doles
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dopes
:P :P :P :P :P :P
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does
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dues
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due
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cue
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cub
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sub
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hub
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tub
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tab
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lab
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gab
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GOB
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glob
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glot
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blot
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bloat
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blat
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boat
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coat
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cat
:calico:
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chat
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WHAT ??
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whet
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whew
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when
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wend
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Tony, I think you made a mistake. Your word has 2 changes. :oops:
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wen
Sorry...
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wend
;) :D
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went
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want
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wand
(Harry Potter 6 comes out soon!!! :boogie: :hapscream: :kickdancing: :clapping:)
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wan
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wane
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pane
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panel
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panes
(my first thought was cpanel, but that is not appropriate for this thread)
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canes
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caves
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craves
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crazes
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crazed
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crated
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rated
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razed
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fazed
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faced
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faxed
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axed
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axe
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ape
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tape
:idea: Just remembered to that I need to pick up some duct tape...
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Maybe you should type yourself a note! rofl
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I took your advice.
I typed that onto my ongoing list of stuff I need to pick up at the grocery store (kept in notepad, my most-used pc program!). :D
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Well make sure you don't get too hyped up about forgetting the duct tape! LOL
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taper
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Tony, sorry if I was not clear about the last word: hyped
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hyper
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hype
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hope
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hop
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hip
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hep
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heap
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hear
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heard
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head
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heady
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ready
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beady
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beads
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beans
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deans
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Leans
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lens
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lend
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land
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and
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band
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bad >:D
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:nofinger:
bad: Used on this game by Rick on April 18th,
:rules:
:D
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:oops: :D
ban
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can
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cant
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rant
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ant
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pant
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paint
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pain
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pail
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rail
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frail
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fail
(my first thought was trail, but it has been used and abused many times...) :D
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flail
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flair >:D >:D
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glair
(the white of the egg)
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lair
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lairy
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laird
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lairs
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pairs
(hmmm....I must have missed something! I thought I saw TONY use a plural s! :P)
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pails
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pals
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pats
Nope... that word was born plural, I didn't convert a singular to a plural. >:D
laird and lairs are different things ;)
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pate
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pats
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qats
Hey Samy, this time I flipped horizontally the p to q, is it valid ? rofl rofl rofl
:hearts: :flowers:
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cats
(I wonder if cats like qats? :tinycatblack: You had a talented p! Turn it in for Italy has Talent. :clapping:)
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rats
Hmm, I think cats like rats! :catss:
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tats
:D
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Sorry.... I don't have the STATS on the tats, rats, cats or qats! :D
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states
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sates
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satis
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sati
(now it is my turn haha rofl)
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satin
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latin
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lover... >:D
Sorry, I confused game again rofl rofl
latino
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latina
(funny Tony! :clapping: )
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patina
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patin
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patio
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ratio
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ration
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nation
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cation
a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis
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caution
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caption
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Ahhh! Sami, you beat me to it by a few seconds! :banghead:
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cantion
Can"tion\, n. [L. cantio, from canere to sing.] A song or verses
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canton
(cantion = Spanish: canción - Italian: canzone = song) :)
Similar words, same root.
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cantor
official whose duty is to lead the singing
(I was lucky Rick! ;))
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canto
...and I luckier!!
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tanto
(adverb Music. ....of a musical direction, too much; so much)
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tango
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mango
Hey Tony, that answer TANGO is definitely the romantic dance in the other thread! >:D
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fango
clay or mud, esp. a clay obtained from certain hot springs in Battaglio, Italy, used as a hot application in the treatment of certain diseases.
Did you play in the fango when you were a boy Tony? rofl
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fang
It seems a Spanish game to me... all the last words are exactly same in Spanish :ss-shocked:
fango
mango
tango
tanto
canto
cantor
...
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fan
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tan
(not me...I do not go into the Florida sun)
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tin
Tin-Tan, was a Mexican actor, singer and comedian. He often displayed the pachuco dress and employed pachuco slang in many of his movies, ... :D
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sin >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
(current game began march so this word is valid for this game!)
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skin
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kin
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kiln
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kilo
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kino
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king
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ping
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xing
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ting
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THING!
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think
Now Sami, what would you do with THING if you had him? :-\
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thine
Gracious! Thing was so talented... what WOULDN'T I do with Thing! He assisted the family in so many ways: dusted and straightened, answered phones and was great at finding stuff and reminding. All terrific talents. Probably could type too. Who wouldn't what a THING to help out. :-\ I could probably come up with a few new ideas that were not considered when Thing was on tv... I could definitely see him scratching that spot in my back between my shoulder blades that is nearly impossible to reach. :D
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thin
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tain
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TWAIN
The word "twain" is an archaic form meaning "two". It appears in Kipling's "The Ballad of East and West" - "...and never the twain shall meet..."
My scanner software has a TWAIN setting. The standardized compatibility setting was released in early 1992 to connect scanners and personal computers (a difficult task!). Some people think it means either "toolkit without an important name" or "Technology Without An Interesting Name" but it was actually named after Mark Twain.
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word. NO PROPER NOUNS AND NO ACRONYMS ALLOWED!
OK for "two items of the same kind", but not for TWAIN settings :rules:
wain
:D
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win
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wing
(before Sami wakes up... ;)) :D
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Just for that....
WINGS
>:D
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I knew it... :banghead: I knew it... :banghead: :banghead:
pings
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pongs >:D
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tongs
rofl that was FUN! Haven't dropped that little S in quite a while! rofl
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longs
Now is waiting for you to be removed... >:(
:D
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songs
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gongs
:-\
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tongs
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:hapscream: :rules: :rules: :hapscream:
Hey Tony....
Scroll back up on this page. That was MY WORD a couple posts ago.
Look for this guy: rofl
:flowers:
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gangs
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tangs
:oops: :-[
That's why it sounded familiar to me... LOL
This is the pepper of the game :clapping:
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tangos
Is this a new game? Change one thing but must end with "s". :P
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fangos
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fangs
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/h0537.gif)
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pangs
(as in HUNGER pangs! time for dinner)
Is this a new game? Change one thing but must end with "s".
:clapping: :hapscream: :clapping:
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bangs
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hangs
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hands
:cake: :bdballoon: :flowers:
dear friends, today I will have a little piece of cake for each one of you.
You all will be virtually around the table when extinguishing the ....2 candles.
:clapping: :clapping:
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hand
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY!!!
:bdballoon: :bdballoon: :cake: :bdballoon: :bdballoon:
My gift to you: I removed the S.
(I was planning on putting the word wands but changed my mind for you ;))
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:hapscream: :clapping:
:flowers:
handy
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Happy birthday Tony!
The :cake: is delicious!
sandy
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sand
>:D
(I really wanted to put the S back for sands, but resisted in honor of Tony's bd)
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and
another S killed... :hapscream:
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wand
(Kill as many innocent S as you want today..but remember, they are like weeds...you think you got them all and there's more! >:D >:D >:D)
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:agree:
ward
Thank you all for your bd wishes... :-[
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wars
Happy birthday Tony! :flowers:
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wares
Thanks Rick :)
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fares
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flares
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flames
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fames
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names
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games
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dames
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danes
(note that I did not bring back the S but am still glad to see it :P)
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lanes
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planes
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plans
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pans
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spans
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spains
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Tony, is spains within the rules? In Dictionary dot com I can only find one reference, to Spain. Names are not allowed, as I understand the rules. :rules:
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In Dictionary dot com I can only find one reference...
me too, so I assumed was valid... :-\
Lets see what the judge says ;)
in case of invalidity: slains
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Tony! What are you doing? Here is what dictionary dot com says about slains:
No results found for slains
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spas
Sorry, I mixed up everything..
My apologies, please have patience
(slains)
I accept was invalid after spains, but...
before going to Dictionary.com, I first use a handy dictionary (Ctl+right click on the word), and it told me:
slains: People who have been slain (as in battle) - Deads
I thought going to Dictionary.com was unnecessary. Sorry again.
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Tony, I checked dictionary dot com because I didn't think the word slains is a legitimate word. I don't think your dictionary is right, that slains are people who have been slain. Never heard of that. Anyhow, it is just a game, happy to be patient! :)
spars
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stars
Well as judge I guess I should give an opinion.
- neither word (spains, slains) is accepted based on dictionary.com
- dictionary.com is defined in the very first post that started the thread as the only dictionary that is acceptable. We all have many dictionaries, favorite sources we like to use. The first thread set (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.0) dictionary.com to limit confusion and make sure everyone has the same source.
Sorry Tony.
:judge:
(The judge makes more errors than anyone else and I know you will catch me...you always do! :P)
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stairs
I use my dic. only for a pre-check, because handy and fast. I had already been warned to use Dictionary.com :yes:, but please, don't tell me you have never heard the word "slain" :unsure: I do; that's why when read it on my dic. I didn't check it on the official one, it just confirmed what I already knew about that word, so I assumed was also there...
Don't ask me were I read or heard it... :-\
Regarding "spains" is OK, you are right, is a country name and I shouldn't use it.
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Tony, I did not say I have not heard the word slain - of course I have. But you used slains, which is not the plural of slain. :)
stirs
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sties
:yuck:
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ties
:clapping: :clapping:
Thank you guys, I have learned how to use the verb slay not "slain" as I supposed it was.
I thought "slains" was the simple present third person, not the plural:
"I slain, you slain, he/she slains..." rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
I was completely out of road...
:thankyousign:
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tides
Learning new words is a great aspect of this game. I have seen many new words here. :)
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tildes
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tiles
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Tile
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tele
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tell
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Sell
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ell
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well
(Well done Tony, I was not aware of the word "ell".)
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welt
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Felt
Ya...had to look that one up. :)
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fell
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felt
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Are Felt and felt not the same word, or are we now recognizing lower and upper case letters as different?
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In most cases I expect we can't accept upper case words, because generally they would refer to names of people, places etc which are not allowed.
I assume Sami intended the lower case word, and perhaps Tony missed it because it was typed in upper case. So probably we are back to fell. But we need the official word from the adjudicator, and perpetrator of Felt! :)
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You are right guys, my last birthday, few days ago, had made me more decrepit than normal... :'(
Felt was posted just two places behind and I didn't see it!! :-\
Forgive me, I posted after 10 uninterrupted hours of being working on my website...
I'm making too many mistakes lately, sorry :-[
fele
Hope this is OK, at least there is 1 dictionary result...
(Dictionary.com : Fele\, a. [AS. fela, feola; akin to G. viel, gr. ?. See Full, a.] Many. [Obs.] --Chaucer. :yes: )
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dele
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tele
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Sorry Ed, but tele was also used on previous page... :(
:oops:
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dole
:oops:
(Was using my itouch and it automatically caps first letter. Sorry for confusion. Looks like we all have all shared the mistake bug!)
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dose
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Sorry, I didn't check.
pose
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posse
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passe
posses is a valid plural but is not listed in dictionary.com. I was afraid that many posses would come after me if I tried it since it could have stopped the game. So I chose not to do it.
After all, the S is passe, no longer fashionable. :D
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pass
Haha, well done Sami! :clapping:
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bass :fish:
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brass
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bras
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brash
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brush
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rush
:speedleft:
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rust
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crust
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trust
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thrust
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thrush
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thrash
-
trash
-
crash
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clash
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plash
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slash
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splash
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splashy
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slashy
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flashy
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flash
:hapscream: I used that same word in the last game!
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flesh
For the records: reading the Reference Page of the game, it seems that one game was won with the word SPLASH and could be followed by splashy, as Rick did this time.
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Tony,
I don't understand. If the game was won should we start over? Why could the word SPLASH be followed if it was won by the previous word? What did Rick do this time?
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Sorry, it wasn't Rick, but you Ed, who posted "splashy" after "splash" some lines before... :oops:
Look here http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=579.0 near mid page, were Wanda ended with SPLASH
Sorry for not being clear... :-[
This game goes on :yes:
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Hi Tony,
Gosh! You have a good memory. I didn't remember that one being used.
By the way, where is the Safari gal?
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flush
Wanda is on safari. ;) She has such a busy schedule traveling she can't come in as often as she (and we) would like. But she is with us in spirit and will return again.... :yes:
Looks like Etienne won that game with splash last time because none of us could come up with another word. We even tried fake words. Now this game goes on with just a y added... That's funny! rofl
I posted that reference thread (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=579.0) to help us all tell when a word has already been used.
You can find that post here, on the FUN AND GAMES (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?board=11.0) board.
Using SEARCH function to find a word could find the word at any point on this game thread.
To make it easier to play, I posted the beginning and ending word of each game with beginning date.
So check that thread for beginning of current game (March 18, 2009). If search result:
- has a date is before the current game = you can use the word again
- has a date that is after = word has been used in CURRENT game = DON'T USE IT.
(I kept posting words that were already used. :-[ And that thread has helped so many times!)
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Great idea to have the reference thread!
Just one clarification: Do the rules say that a word can never be repeated in all subsequent games once it has been used, or, not be repeated per each individual game? I would say the former would make the games tougher and shorter as words are used up.
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lush
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lash
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dash
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hash
Corned beef hash and eggs..... sounds like a good breakfast!
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browns! Oops wrong game rofl
bash
Couldn't resist that, I love hash browns!
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Shlurp! Same here. Stop! You are making me hungry.
cash
Just in case you missed it: Are the rules interpreted to say that a word can never be repeated in all subsequent games once it has been used, or, not be repeated per each individual game?
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cast
Same word can not be repeated within the same game...
You can repeat words used on closed games.
;)
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caste
That's why on the FUN and GAMES I have the game start and stop dates...
You can make sure the word you want to use has not been used in CURRENT game based on dates.
(I have made the most goofs reusing used words. I made that thread to help me stop :-[)
And yes... love hash browns. And home fries (bake extra potatoes, chill, then following day cut and fry them with a bit of onion...YUMMMMY)
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castle
Thanks Tony and Sami.
Although I like hash browns, my favorite food thing enjoy eating is grilled :fish: salmon.
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MMMMM Yummy. Love salmon but not blackened...no cajun spices for me. :yuck:
Grilled, loafed and even as a snack item.
I have a simple and easy recipe for salmon cheeseball tasty on crackers. High protein.
2 Cups flaked salmon (I use a large can of RED cooked salmon, remove bones and skin)
1 - 8 ounce cream cheese
2 tsp finely grated onion
1 tsp horseradish
1 TBSP lemon juice
1/4 tsp liquid smoke, but not a drop more! (comes in tiny bottle in spice area of supermarket)
Mix all ingredients
Chill
Can be rolled in walnuts for a ball or log look, or just mounded into a shape of choice
I often just line a bowl with plastic wrap, smush mix into the bowl and chill. Then release from bowl.
Can last about a week refrigerated....
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rastle
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rattle
The recipe looks good. I'm not a cajun fan either.
Hey! The food chat was so yummy Sami, you forgot to choose a word!
LOL
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battle
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cattle
That's so funny.... You're right! rofl rofl
Signing off. I am headed to the kitchen to make up my favorite food: Pineapple Fluff....Takes about 6 minutes to make, almost an hour to bake. Will get to enjoy it while watching Ice Road Truckers tonight. Eggs, sugar (or substitute), pineapple and a tiny bit of flour topped with buttery toasted breads...like a soufle texture with a crunchy top. Perfect as a side dish with dinner, GREAT hot out of the oven, EXCELLENT served ice cold from the refrigerator for breakfast or snack with a sandwich. I am not a cook. But do have a few standbys that I just get a hankering for...
(http://www.samisite.com/external/pineapplefluff150.jpg)
If you want to know how to make it, let me know and I will post. Simple and yummy IF you like Pineapple.
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cattie
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/h0346.gif)
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cattier
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rattier
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brattier
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I :surrender:. Well done Tony!
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Not yet Tony!
battier
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nattier
(Rick you took my word.... :'() ;)
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gnattier
I knew it wasn't over... yet >:D
;)
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Is it over now?
:surrender:
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I think so! :agree: Well done Tony! :flowers:
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:surrender: :clapping: :clapping: Please start a new game Tony :clapping: :clapping: :surrender:
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Thank you all :D
I will take a word from Sami's signature in memory of Turtle:
rainbow
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rainbows
OK, OK I am not too proud to use the S, especially when I cant think of anything else! :-[
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:clapping: :surrender: :surrender: :clapping:
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Wow Sami, I must have beaten you to that by seconds! :hapscream:
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:P
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Sorry guys, I didn't take the word rainbow on purpose, that is not a big deal to start and win with a single word, there are hundreds to pick from, specially multi-syllables (should we make a new rule: start only with one or two syllable words?)
I knew the S could fit but I didn't check further, nevertheless... I found another word:
rainbowy
Anyway, lets start a new one:, this time taking the first word of the name of this game:
change
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changed
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hanged
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banged
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banger
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hanger
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hanker
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canker
(updated the reference thread with new start date/name/word)
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cankery
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cannery
(cankery is a really nasty word! :yuck:)
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canner
:D
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banner
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tanner
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tanker
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tinker
(I didn't know the meaning and looked it up. It's good to learn new words and now I know why it's a nasty word. I have used cancerous before.)
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stinker
(added the BEGINNING S this time... :hapscream:)
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stonker
:xmouth:
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stoner
(Tony, that's a good word... Had to look it up. It looked like you made it up >:D)
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sooner
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mooner
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cooner
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cooler
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cooley
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cooled
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coiled
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soiled
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sailed
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failed :'(
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hailed
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mailed
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mauled
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hauled
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haled
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halved
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halver
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halves
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calves
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carves
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carve
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larve
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larva
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larsa
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Tony, Dictionary.com only shows one reference for larsa, which is a city name. :rules:
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:oops:
larval
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larvas
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larvae
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:'(
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:noshake: larvate :yes:
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:'( :'( :'( :surrender:
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larvated :hapscream:
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:clapping:
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:surrender:
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Good game!!!
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/t2025.gif)
Well done Rick :clapping:
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:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
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Rick is the winner. Congrats! :clapping:
Dict.com does not have "earvated". It is a hook which is curved like an ear and thus, earvated. Shakespeare used the word in Hamlet to describe a fishing hook on which bait can be attached. Dict.com must be American English :xmouth:
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OK, lets follow Tony's initiative and start with a word on this webpage.
game
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fame
Yes, I also noticed that not all dict's have the same words...
In Spanish, we use the "Diccionario de la Real Academia Española" as the official dict. I wander if there is something similar for English.
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dame
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kame
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kama
The British and commonwealth countries use the Oxford University Press's dictionary as the official dictionary. The last time I checked, Websters was the official dictionary of USA English, but that was about 20 years ago.
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lama
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llama
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llamas :P
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lamas :P
rofl
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tamas
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mamas
(tamas :TUP: good word...learned it is a state of ignorance or inactivity)
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mammas
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gammas
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gummas
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lummas
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lumma
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lemma
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lemna
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lamna
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lamia
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kamia
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kamik
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kami
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kaki
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kadi
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kadai
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kadais
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kadis
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cadis
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qadis
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qadi 8)
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wadi
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wadai
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Tony, I don't think wadai is legitimate: a former independent sultanate of the Sudan, in N central Africa: now part of the Republic of Chad.
It is a name.
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wadis
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wades
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waders
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wafers
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walers
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waters
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waiters
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waiter
(Some weird and wonderful words I never heard of before on this page!)
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gaiter
(Ed, you are right. Several times, I thought the game would end, but somehow, we managed to get through all those weird and wonderful words. Now we are clear sailing again...for a while! This is a fascinating game)
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:agree:
garter
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barter
(Rick, agreed. Educational too.)
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banter
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banker
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wanker :P
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anker
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yanker
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yonker
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honker
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hooker >:D
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hooter
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shooter
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shorter
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sorter
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sortes
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sorts
(I am off to China again tomorrow, so you may not see me again until I get back home on 20th September (unless I can find a proxy server)
Rick
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sors
Have a good trip Rick (http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/c0205.gif)
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Sore
(At the airport now, on my iPhone!)
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pore
Safe trip....! Have fun.
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Spore
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score
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shore
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whore
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wore
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lore
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tore
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store
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storm
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stormy
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story
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storey
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stored
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stores >:D
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storer
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snorer
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scorer
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scores
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scopes
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scope
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slope
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slop
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sloop
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loop
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loup
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loupe
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louse
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lose
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lase
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laser
Good word E! Had to look it up. :clapping:
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lased
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leased
Me too, Sami.
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teased
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teasel
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easel
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ease
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easy
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east
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eat
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peat
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pent
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bent
(I'm back! >:D)
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bento
Hi Rick, bentornato ( :-\ in English?)
Any good new from China to share? :)
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bents
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dents
(Nothing special to report Tony. Just doing my usual exploring around China. I love just roaming around, and there are endless fascinating places to explore.)
Rick
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vents
You go alone don't you? Do you take a planned route or just go randomly making decisions what to see?
Is there a lot of limitation what you can do/see? Or are you in such rural areas that those things are not as strict?
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rents
I go both alone and with groups. I like exploring around China alone. It gives me the freedom to go where and when I like. Tibet is the only seriously restricted area (you must have a permit and registered guide), and there are military and other sensitive areas which are off-limits, such as border areas, but generally, you are free to go almost anywhere.
I also take small groups on adventure trips, mostly to Tibet. By roughing it a bit, we manage to get to places few foreigners go. I am doing the planning now for a trip next April in Xinjiang province in the north-western corner of China. We will be doing an 8-day desert trip with camels, and some other sightseeing around Kashgar and other historical areas of the famous ancient Silk Road trading route.
It is always great fun!
Rick
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rants
Fascinating to hear about.
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grants
Yes, fascinating
I've also felt that sense of peace and freedom when fishing... alone
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grunts
must be a guy thing.... :P
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runts
You are probably right Sami. I enjoy the sense of freedom being alone sometimes, like Tony said, but my wife does not like being alone.
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brunts
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bruits
I am alone a lot and like it, most of the time.
When I have had enough alone time, will crave other people.
Ex: Last week I worked from home. Never left the house for 6 days.
I had contact with outside world only through computer. Really liked it.
Eventually needed to be around others for a while. I like the personal interaction with people.
Sounds strange but sometimes feel more "alone" or separated when I am with people than just by myself.
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bruts
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ruts
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nuts :P
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nut
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nun
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fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
:kickdancing: :boogie: :hapscream: :clapping: rofl :bdballoon: LOL :D :yes: 8)
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pun
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punk
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hunk!
( >:D in torn jeans...see word association game! >:D)
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lunk !
:D
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sunk!
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spunk
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skunk :yuck:
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skink
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skank
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skanky
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skanks
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spanks! (Naughty naughty!! rofl)
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swanks
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swanky
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swank
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wank :nofinger: :nofinger: :nofinger: >:D
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tank
(never wanted rolling eyes smilie till today! :))
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talk
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walk
:kickdancing:
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walm
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balm
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calm
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salm
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sam :hapscream:
Been waiting a LONG time for this one!!! :boogie: :boogie: :boogie:
Not JUST an abbreviation/acronym
shown on dicitionary.com slang use:
Sam 1. n.
federal agents; federal narcotics agents. (Also a term of address. From Uncle (Sam).) : Sam is working hard to put an end to all this drug trouble.
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tam
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tamp
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tramp
(last used by Turtle in March 2007 - so, today we remember him again)
Rick
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trump
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rump
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rum :bdballoon: :bdballoon:
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hum
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hut
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rut
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brut
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brute
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brite
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trite
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rite
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urite
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urine
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urino
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:nofinger: :police: :nofinger:
URINO is not a word.
It is only a prefix only. Must be combined with other units to create words.
Can not be used in a sentence without combined form.
a combining form of urine: urinoscopy.
urino- or urin-
pref.
Urine: urinalysis
(Merriam Webster Dictionary also confirms that it is only a preface)
Main Entry: urin-
Variant(s): or urino-
Function: combining form
=========
(Thought I would just take a look at it this too)
-scopy is a suffix only.
a combining form used to form abstract action nouns corresponding to nouns with stems ending in -scope: telescopy.
-scopy suff.
Viewing; seeing; observation: microscopy.
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urinae
"urino" is not a word? :ss-shocked:
Is "sub" a word? (sub - 13 dictionary results in dic.com)
It is always combined, as in substrate, suburban, submarine, substitute, etc...
:xmouth:
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I am not sure we can accept urinae either. Dictionary.com does not give it any definition. Seems it is a medical term which does not have meaning in its own right, but needs to be combined with other medical terms to have meaning. I think this takes it outside the terms of this game. Opinions?
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urines
Please Sami, add two new rules to the game:
Actual rules: (You CANNOT play off of your own word. NO PROPER NOUNS AND NO ACRONYMS ALLOWED!)
Also, no wandering letters. Ex: pets can not become pest.
Also, no abbreviations. Ex: lbs and lb (like acronymns, abbreviations aren't true words)
1.- No prefixes are allowed
As anti, sub, hyper, infra, urino, pre, semi, etc
2.- No medical terms are allowed
As urinary-(calculus), ardor-(urinae), tachycardia, tachypnea, etc.
Even though, I think that new rules should be only established at the beginning of a game... ;)
:yes:
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brines
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:police: GAME STOPPED>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<GAME STOPPED :police:
clarification required.
Is "sub" a word? (sub - 13 dictionary results in dic.com)
It is always combined, as in substrate, suburban, submarine, substitute, etc...
Yes it is a word. Dictionary.com properly identifies it as a NOUN. It is an informal word.
The word "sub" is used in many ways on its own, as a word and does not rely on being combined with other words. You can PROPERLY use the word sub in a sentence.
Sub can ALSO be used as a prefix as shown by the dictionary entry: (sub- pref.)
But is not ONLY a prefix.
In contrast, if you go back to the item URINO, it can ONLY be listed in the dictionary as a prefix.
It is not listed as a word by itself.
Dictionary.com specifically lists it only as: urino- and does not list it as urino
That dash - in the bolded entry tells you that it MUST be linked to something else.
It can not be used in a sentence by itself. It has no meaning or purpose without being combined.
Examples of prefixes only: pre-, re-, de-
Examples of suffixes only: -ness, -ment, -ist
They would not be accepted in this game.
By the way, some of your samples for a prefix only are incorrect.
These are both WORDS and PREFIX. These words would be acceptable in the game!
- semi is a WORD and a PREFIX. :yes:
It is shown in dictionary.com as semi (noun) and semi- (prefix)
You can use semi in a sentence as a word.
- hyper is a word too. (noun, adjective) and also hyper- (prefix)
- anti (noun) and anti- (prefix)
- infra (adverb) and infra- (prefix)
I can immediately think of a three other COMMON words that are also prefixes I use almost daily:
extra, auto and macro
And one common word that is also a suffix: -ship
All of them would be acceptable in this game.
:judge:
I do not think it is necessary to add a rule for no prefixes and suffixes. That is obvious. The rule was WORDS.
If dictionary.com can list an item as only a prefix (-) or suffix (-), then it is not a WORD. Seems simple and obvious to me.
2.- No medical terms are allowed
As urinary-(calculus), ardor-(urinae), tachycardia, tachypnea, etc.
I have no problem with medical terms if listed in dictionary.com AS LONG AS they are WORDS not only prefixes or suffixes.
I'll take other input on that issue.
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Yes, I agree with you and I will accept anything you decide, but... please, give me a break. :-[
This is a word game, and prefixes (I didn’t say anything about suffixes) are also words to me, because they can be written, spelled and pronounced, and have a meaning by itself or associated.
Rules of the game are short and clear, they didn’t mention anything about this kind of words. Where was written the contrary? As long as they appear on dictionary.com as noun, verb, prefix, or whatever, they are (and must be, in my opinion :-[) considered valid, excluding acronyms, abbreviations, Latin botanical definitions and proper nouns, as explained on the rules. :yes:
As I said before, I accept your decision and will play according with. :TUP:
For me, the game can go on. :D
:agree:
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Sami, you have summed up the situation perfectly. Agreed from my side.
But Tony, you seem to be still arguing about the validity of urino. When standing alone (as it must in this game), it has no meaning and is not a word, because to be a word, it must be combined with another term to complete a word.
Your entry in the game was urino, which does not appear in dictionary.com. What appears is urino- (with the -)
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Tony... :hug: :flowers: :hug:
Yes....it is a game. One that has bitten me several times. rofl :banghead:
Thank you for explaining. Helps.
There may be times we see and understand things differently.
Makes the world (and this game) more fun! :TUP:
(I didn’t say anything about suffixes)
I know. :yes: I added that to the mix.
Since prefixes and suffixes fall into the same situation, I thought I would deal with both at the same time. :)
prefixes are also words to me, because they can be written, spelled and pronounced, and have a meaning by itself or associated.
Ok...I get what you mean. :yes:
They are listed in the dictionary. :yes:
You are right that prefixes do have meaning, can be written and spelled. :yes:
BUT are they truly a word by themselves? ???
No. They can not be used alone in a sentence.
They depend on other pieces to create a complete thought.
Each is a PART of a compound word and can not be put in a sentence, written or spoken without it's complete form. If you tried to write a sentence with just the prefix or suffix, the sentence would not make sense.
SO.... The question comes down to:
Do we allow prefixes and suffixes to stand alone in this game even though they can not in sentences?
I believe the original "intent" of the game is to use words that can stand alone in a sentence.
Might be because I expected that, or culture or country thing. Don't know.
I looked at the original post:
"The object is to change one letter ONLY, and make a new word."
How about this clarification to the rules...?
No Prefix/Suffix only words (examples: pre-, re-, mis-, dis-, -er, -ment...) which are shown in dictionary.com with a - before or after the word. These can not be used alone in a sentence.
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But Tony, you seem to be still arguing about the validity of urino.
Noup… :noshake: I accepted your correction and changed my word to urinae which was also refused and changed again.
prefixes are also words to me, because they can be written, spelled and pronounced, and have a meaning by itself or associated.
Ok...I get what you mean. :yes:
They are listed in the dictionary. :yes:
You are right that prefixes do have meaning, can be written and spelled. :yes:
BUT are they truly a word by themselves? ???
Who cares? they exist and were not listed on the rules…
That’s what I’m trying to explain :yes: This is not a Grammar game, but a word game.
I believe the original "intent" of the game is to use words that can stand alone in a sentence.
Well, you believed it, but it was not written down on the rules
"The object is to change one letter ONLY, and make a new word."
Wright, a new word :TUP:
I'm ready to continue with the game, without using pre & suffixes, medical terms and anything else that might look like a word, but is not, even if it appears on dictionary.com. :xmouth:
rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
Sami, I like when you assume your judge role!! :whip: :D :flowers:
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Sami, I like when you assume your judge role!!
Well said Tony!
So let's continue the game. I think mine was the last word:
brines
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brine
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trine
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thine
(I HATE being the Judge. :judge: I do try to be as fair as I can be... :hearts:)
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tine
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fine
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line
(I draw the ___________________________________)
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lime
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slime
:yuck:
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stime
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time
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mime
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mim
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dim
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dime
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dimer
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mimer
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mixer
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mixes
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minxes
:whip:
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mines
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Lines
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limes
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mimes ( >:D)
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mites
:whip:
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smites
:whip: :whip: :whip:
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smiters
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miters
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Miter
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meter
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mete
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metre
How finished the intend of change to this unit in the States?
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metred
The push to change to metric standard was in the 70's. Since then, we have moved back away from it.
Our products do show english units (oz) and metric (mL) but that is more for international trade (one packaging that can be sold in several countries). But as to the students being told this is your future... :noshake: They stopped saying that a long time ago.
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metered
In the 70's...
at that time I was subscribed to National Geographic Magazine and they assumed the metric system on their articles...
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mitered
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mistered
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mastered
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castered
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cantered
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bantered
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banterer
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batterer
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barterer
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bartered
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gartered
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garnered
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snookered! :surrender:
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me too. :surrender: :surrender:
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Hey Tony, you had better stop winning, or we will find a new rule which says fishermen are not allowed in this game! rofl
Can you choose a new word please :)
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:D
Just lucky with the right word at the right moment... :clapping:
Let's take a new word from Rick's sentence:
stop
(Before stop I choose 'lucky' from my sentence, but I think there are just two or three words that could follow, isn'it)
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step
I knew it was getting tight at the end but there was nothing I could do to turn it. Congrats Tony! Well played.
:clapping: :clapping: Will have to add it to our recorded list....
And no Rick. Will not block fishermen from playing, only not allow them to win! rofl
Just kidding of course! >:D
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skep
:fish: :fish: :fish: :fish: :fish: :fish: :fish: :D
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skip
:kickdancing:
(Kinda looks like skipping to me.)
So Tony, planning on fishing???? :)
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skit
fishing? I wish... :(
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skat
Flying up to my boat on Sunday for a month :fly: May do a little fishing! But actually I am not a keen fisherman, too impatient. If nothing happens in a few minutes, I am bored.
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slat
Have a good time Rick :TUP:, hope you can keep contact with us :)
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splat
Have a good time Rick. And be safe.
Hope you'll be able to check in now and again on your travels..
Why to you have to fly to get to your boat? Don't you keep it near your home town? ???
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splad
Sami, it seems that you and I were left... alone >:D
:flowers:
Why to you have to fly to get to your boat? ???
I can't imagine how big is Rick's house.... rofl
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splay
Oh no, I won't leave you two alone! Can you be trusted? rofl
I live in Sydney, but I keep my boat on an island (www.hamiltonisland.com.au) which is in the Whitsunday Islands region of the Great Barrier Reef, in far north-east of Australia. It is warm all year round, and one of the best boating/cruising areas in the world. There are 74 islands, most of which are part of the Great Barrier Reef National Park, and still in their natural state. There are hundreds of beautiful bays where we can anchor overnight or for several days, great for scuba diving around the coral reefs. The boat is very comfortable to live on: 43ft long, 2 cabins 2 bathrooms and a coffee machine!
I have an apartment there too. In case you want to rent it for a holiday, I will give a special price for Samisite Forum members! www.hamiltonislandparadise.com.au
That island is very convenient because there are direct flights from Sydney, takes 2 hours.
When I am there, I use wireless internet which works in most areas of the region, but not everywhere. So I should be online most of the time, but not always. Back home 15th of November.
Now you have the full story! 8)
cheers
Rick
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play
I can't imagine how big is Rick's house....
rofl rofl rofl
Oh no, I won't leave you two alone! Can you be trusted?
Of course we can be trusted.....
Ok... I will be honest. I might be tempted to bring out the dreaded s again! >:D rofl
SOUNDS WONDERFUL. Totally a dream. Do you travel with your wife or just take off alone (as done with some trips to China)?
The boat is very comfortable to live on: 43ft long, 2 cabins 2 bathrooms and a coffee machine!
Is that the same boat that you once posted photos "my ship has come in"? I remember those from a thousand years ago....
I have an apartment there too. In case you want to rent it for a holiday, I will give a special price for Samisite Forum members! www.hamiltonislandparadise.com.au
:clapping: :TUP: :clapping:
It took more than 30 years to gather $$ to make my trip back to Germany a couple years ago. (Every time I got close I had to repair plumbing, trees, roof, septic/drain field, etc..) I'll shoot for a 20 year target this time rofl Write me in pencil for spring 2029.
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ploy
We both go together to the boat. She is Ok because there is comfort. On my China trips I like the adventure of out-of-the-way places, roughing it in 3 star Chinese hotels etc. Not her style at all! :)
Yes, it is the same boat. I have had it for 6 years. Still going great!
Haha, you are pencilled in for spring 2029!! I guess trips to Australia are more expensive the days. The Aussie $ has risen from around US 50 cents to more than 90 cents in the last few months.
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plod
What a dream...! I have seen it only on Hollywood films... :D
Book me too for that date!! and don't forget to make room for the walk helper! :unsure:
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clod
I will be young enough to enjoy the visit in 2029 but not to get in a swimsuit! :D
Look forward to meeting you Tony. Hope I can still see then. :unsure:
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alod
OK, thank you, see you then... :flowers:
8:30 p.m. would be OK for you? :D
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aloe
I knew there was something going on with you two, but you sure are stretching it out! :hearts: rofl
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alae
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alas
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atlas
8:30 is fine with me Tony. :TUP:
And Rick, haven't you heard that anticipation is almost as much fun as the event sometimes?
Now where is australia again? Better get out my atlas...
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atmas
I'll be there... ;)
:D
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amas
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xmas
I love this game.... always learn things! I thought XMAS was a NEW thing. But it's not!
Xmas has been used for hundreds of years in religious writing, where the X represents a Greek chi, the first letter of Χριστoς, "Christ." In this use it is parallel to other forms like Xtian, "Christian." But people unaware of the Greek origin of this X often mistakenly interpret Xmas as an informal shortening pronounced (ěks'məs). Many therefore frown upon the term Xmas because it seems to them a commercial convenience that omits Christ from Christmas.
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mas
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max
(upgraded my flash program swishmax 2 to swishmax 3 this weekend for $16.95 during special offer)
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pax
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lax
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fax
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fat
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cat
(My Spaz was a big fat cat, and proud of her shape :calico:)
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rat
Did your big fat cat eat the rat? :yuck:
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rats
No, but she did hear the rats in my attic and woke me up to alert me! :ss-shocked: :yuck: :yuck:
Have a tangerine tree just outside my bedroom window and 15+ years ago a couple rats got into my attic with some fruit. They had a party one night and you could hear them dancing on my ceiling. Exterminators got them out quickly and no problem since.
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hats
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haets
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haes
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haws
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chaws
:yuck:
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chaps
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chips
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clips
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flips
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flaps
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slaps
:v8slap: :v8slap:
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slips
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lips
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tips
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tops
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pops
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poos rofl
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poo :yuck:
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pool
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fool
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foot
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toot :bdballoon:
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tool
(I liked your toot :bdballoon:)
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stool
-
stook
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took
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look
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lock
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lick
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pick
(gotta pick that lock that was posted by Rick! ;))
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pack
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lack
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luck :hapscream:
Wish I could win the lottery, and buy a new boat! :yes:
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lucky
Only if you are lucky. :D
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ducky
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dicky
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kicky
:kickdancing: :kickdancing: :kickdancing:
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kick
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klick
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flick
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click
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clack
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chack
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hack
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hawk
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haw
Hem and Haw were the characters in the book "Who moved my cheese", a tiny fable about 2 mice whose feeding station dries up and they can not decide what to do. I read this book and it empowered me to leave my insurance/banking job to find something I liked better. Best thing I ever did for myself! My boss regretted giving me the book! :D
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thaw
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thai
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that
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phat
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what?
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wat
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watt
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batt
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bate
(By the way, I took out the 3rd letter, moved the 4th letter over then added an e. rofl Just thought you should know)
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date
(By the way, I took out the 1st letter, turned it around and put it back. rofl Just thought you should know)
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pate
Very funny both of you! >:(
Well, I took the first letter, flip it vertically and put it back ! :clapping:
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fate
Slid the first letter up again and took out part of the font....changing it to an f.
Keep playing with that first letter and it might just run away!
rofl
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hate
Took top out and elongate the middle part down... >:D
:D
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ate
That first letter is so fed up with being spun around, turned upside down, and hacked to pieces, it did finally run away! But in what form will it re-emerge? ???
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at
Well the final letter and first letter were friends so the e stomped out in protest too! :ss-shocked:
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hat
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sat
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sate
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rate
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rater
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later
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latter
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platter
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patter
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BATTER
(pancakes anyone?)
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battler
(Anyone on struggle street? :-\)
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tattler
ya... this line has been difficult.
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twattler
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TWATTLES
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:nofinger: :D
Not on dic.com...
;)
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:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
I found it when I checked YOUR word:
Twattler
Twat"tler\, n. One who twattles; a twaddler.
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twattle
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RICK.... WAIT.... Have an issue pending before we go forward.
Twattles is NOT listed as it's own word in dictionary.com when you do a direct search.
But it is shown AND USED in the definition of the related word twattler.
Twattler
Twat"tler\, n. One who twattles; a twaddler.
SO... the question is: SHOULD THIS WORD BE ACCEPTED.
I think it should be accepted because it is used as a word in a sentence as the example for the other word. But technically by our rule it is not valid since you can not search for that word directly. So if you guys want me to change my word I will......
I sent dictionary.com an email about it! :D
TWATTLES is missing from the search results.
yet it is used in the definition for Twattler:
Twattler, n. One who twattles; a twaddler.
We use this site as our definitive resource for a couple word games: the word must be found in dictionary.com search results.
Is Twattles a valid word? It appears to be based on the definition sentence. If so, why doesn't it have its own entry in dictionary.com? We are debating if we should allow this word to be used in our game even if the search can not find it.
Thank you.
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twattles, according to our rules, should not be valid. :nofinger:
Only for quick reference, I first use another dictionary (WordWeb.com) before check with dictionary.com and many times I find words that according to them are valid (or vice versa) , but not for dic.com, so I don't use them on the game.
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Twattles.jpg)
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I am persuaded by Mr Perfect Italian's argument. Even though it is likely twattles is a valid English word, dic.com result is "no dictionary results" so I think we should stick to the rule and not allow it. :nofinger:
Rick
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:judge: Amended rule: must find the word in the SEARCH on Dictionary.com not just in an example or sentence, therefore TWADDLES is NOT accepted. :judge:
Following twattler is now:
wattler
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watter
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wetter
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letter
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letted
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petted
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patted
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pitted
(pitted black olives...YUM!)
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pitter
Love those pitted black olives too. But why buy them pitted? Get yourself a pitter! :idea:
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spitter
I buy sliced pitted black olives for salads, and olives with pits in for snacking. I am the spitter of the pits! :D
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splitter
Now have you ever used a splitter to split those pits after you have used your pitter to pit them? Or are you a confirmed self pitter and spitter?! ???
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Now have you ever used a splitter to split those pits after you have used your pitter to pit them? Or are you a confirmed self pitter and spitter?! ???
:o :o
slitter
I slit my olives for a special salad recipe of my invention... >:D
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sitter
Very clever Tony! :clapping:
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sister
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lister
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leister
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heister
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heisted
(I didn't take it!)
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hoisted
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foisted
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feisted
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fisted
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fitted
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flitted
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flitter
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flutter
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fluttery
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sluttery :yuck:
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sputtery
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sputter
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splutter
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spluttery
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splutters >:D
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SPUTTERS
(I saw that Tony! :TUP:)
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southers
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Hey Ed, check your word... ;)
You changed one letter and added another one :D
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:D
[Possible that E was on a different page. Sometimes I have come in on the LAST READ and it is not the same page as the LAST ENTRY. And when I post, I find it does not match the other content. :v8slap:]
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Ed, you actually changed 2 letters...want to try again?
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SPUTTERS
(Ed said in the other post that he would be out again...lets continue....)
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scutters
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cutters
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clutters
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clatters
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platters
(Thanksgiving holiday is this coming thursday....platters of food....lots and lots and lots of food!)
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plotters
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lotters
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litters
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glitters
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glitter
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glittery
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littery
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jittery
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jitter
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jitters
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sitters
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sisters
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misters
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misers
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risers
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riser
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wiser
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wise
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vise
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visa
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vista
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vita
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pita
pita bread makes nice garlic bread... :yes:
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pity
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city
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cit
Hope this word is valid... :-[
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chit
Be careful of the next obvious word! It may not be allowed on this family forum! :rules: LOL
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hit
( :agree: LOL..)
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dit
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dot
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dost
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lost
:-\
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lust >:D
:D
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dust
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duet
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duel
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fuel
:etienne:
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full
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dull
(Me)
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diffident
Sorry... wrong thread :-[ >:( :nofinger:
;)
tull
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toll
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tell
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bell
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fell
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feal
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seal
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steal
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teal
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peal
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pearl
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earl
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ear
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earn
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learn
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learnt
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leant
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lent
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cent
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cento
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centos
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cents
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tents
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lents
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lentos
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lenos
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leno
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leo
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leon
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So sorry, Samita, but you can't use this word... :nofinger:
Le⋅on
a male given name, form of Leo.
Proper names non accepted
Le⋅ón
–noun
1. a province in NW Spain: formerly a kingdom. 598,721; 5936 sq. mi. (15,375 sq. km).
2. the capital of this province. 105,235.
3. a city in W Guanajuato, in central Mexico. 557,000.
4. a city in W Nicaragua: the former capital. 205,265.
City names, non accepted
A historical region and former kingdom of northwest Spain.
A city of central Mexico east-northeast of Guadalajara.
A city of western Nicaragua northwest of Managua.
A city of northwest Spain at the foot of the Cantabrian Mountains south-southeast of Oviedo.
More regions & cities :nofinger: :nofinger:
:hapscream: :hapscream: :hapscream: :whip:
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:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Now I feel like a
PEON
(any person of low social status)
rofl
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pen
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ten
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OK Sami, I will pass you the word peon, but you should have followed the word leo, not leon which was your wrong word... :noshake:
tend
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trend
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rend
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rends
(it's the verb, not the plural! rofl)
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trends
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treads
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reads
:-[ :-[ :-[
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leads
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pleads
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pleas
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pleases
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Sami, you added 2 letters! :oops:
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:D
fleas
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flea
( :ss-shocked: :v8slap: :ss-shocked: :oops: rofl What WAS I thinking?? Sometimes this game makes my brain skip)
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fled
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flex
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flux
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flax
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lax
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sax
Sorry about the last time I changed 2 letters.
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sex
(E: don't feel bad...I did that on my post on the previous page.. :D)
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sexy >:D
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sey
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say
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says
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lays
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pays
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prays
well, it is Christmas!
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pray
Indeed! Might have to add in a few holiday smilies....
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ray
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bray
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brae
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brat
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rat
Who you calling brat?? ;)
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Sami, rat was used on 21st Oct. Was it this game or the previous one?
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I think you're right Rick, this game started August 2009...
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drat!
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dray
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tray
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troy
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trow
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throw
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threw
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trew
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Is trew a legitimate word? It seems to be a name only. Dict dot com does not give any meaning for trew.
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(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Trew.jpg)
Trew\, Trewe \Trewe\, a. True. [Obs.]
Chaucer was Named Geoffrey Chaucer, English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400) - nothing to do with trew... I think :unsure:
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:judge: trew = not acceptable. (Obs. = Obsolete word). There is no current use or current definition for the word trew. The word was used in OLDE ENGLISH to mean true, but is not acceptable in current language. It could not properly be used in any written communication today.
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The Judge has spoken!
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thew
Sami, please write a new rule on the first page:
No obsoletes words will be accepted.
It means that if I read a Shakespeare word in old English, not longer in use, it wont be accepted, because obsolete, even if it appears on dic.com >:( :whip: :whip:
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hew
If the word has an obsolete meaning it MAY be acceptible if it ALSO has a current use. Old words have carried forward successfully. That particular word was dropped, and "true" replaced it. If someone typed "trew" into a magazine or book, it would not be understood...most people would think it is a typo.
If the word can no longer be understood by current written/verbal communication, it would not be acceptable.
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how ???
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OW! :banghead:
Merry Christmas!
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low
:bdballoon: :flowers:
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law :police:
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paw
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pow
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plow
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slow
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slot
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slop
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Sorry Sami, slop was already used on this game...
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:oops:
slit
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split
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splint
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spline
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spine
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pine
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pone
Good year Rick!! I'm talking to the future... it is 31th Dec - 4:40 p.m for me :D
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lone
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leone
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lene
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gene
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genet
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tenet
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tevet
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revet
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rivet
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trivet
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trivets
"'It's a dirty job, but somebody has to do it"
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rivets
The s is Tony's dirty work, not mine! rofl
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privets
:D
evergreen shrubs....
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privet
Ok... OK, I take it out. >:( :whip:
:D
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:surrender:
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grivet
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grivets
Come on guys... you are forcing me to do the dirty job !! >:( :nofinger: >:D
(Sorry Rick, but if I don't do it, somebody else will...)
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:nofinger: :nofinger: Do not blame us for your use of the s. :nofinger: :nofinger:
We did not MAKE you do it.
:surrender:
(Rick, grivet is a great word!)
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Let me remind that TONY did not want the S to be used, and if it IS used, not to allow it to be a winner:
How about accepting the S for plurals, but invalid to win a match?
From this post: http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg7814#msg7814
But RICK made a good point in his next post:
I can understand the logic of your compromise suggestion, but I think if we are to accept the s-plurals, then we have to accept it as a game-winner also.
SO....If GRIVETS wins this game, TONY you need to thank RICK for your win!
rofl rofl rofl :clapping: :clapping: :hapscream: :hapscream: :hearts:
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:surrender:
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I AM against the s, but you, as the game ruler, didn't accept it, so I use it strictly when necessary (like now rofl ) If it was not me, someone else would have done it. I NEW that after "privet" there were only two more words, one of them a plural >:D :hapscream:
You are still on time to change rules ;)
Let's wait for Rick :TUP: One never know... :unsure:
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I tried!! :banghead:
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Hi All,
I found a new way to search on our official Dict.com. Just type a "?" wildcard instead of a letter in a word and if there are alternatives they will show up. It seems to work for all the letters in a word except the first letter. E.g. if you want a word like "waiter" but with other alternatives for the letter "i", type "wa?ter" and you will get words like "waster" and "watter".
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Cool find E! Thanks! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
Will have to use that.
I have been using Design 215 Word Pattern Finder, but it does not always have the same words as dic.com.
Tony we all give up. You win (again :P). New word please.
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OK, this is the new word, from our page titles:
today
I found Ed's find extraordinarily useful, but...
now the game becomes much easier, it is just a matter of time.
The winner will be who has more time to dedicate to the game.
Please allow me to suggest once again that some restrictions should be applied.
One of this rules can be that the new word must be different, neither conjugated nor its plural. Eventhough, using the dic.com wild card it's still easy to play.
:xmouth: :xmouth:
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toddy
I agree with Tony. I think it is time to kill the dreaded plural! Using dic.com, even without the wild card, has made the game much easier (although we still get winners), so I think we need to balance it a bit with some tougher rules.
I agree in principle with Tony's suggestion that the new word needs to be a different word, not conjugate or plural of the previous word. But we need to be very clear what "conjugated" means in this context. Tony, could you give some examples please?
Having said that, I may not see your decisions for a while. Tomorrow morning I am off to China again for 3 weeks. If the situation is the same as before, Samisite is not accessible in China, so see you all in 3 weeks!
(Sam, if you change the rules, will you please send me a PM, to ensure I will be aware of the changes when I get back - maybe just a link to the posts defining the changes)
Rick
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teddy
:TUP: Tony, I agree with your suggestion of banishing plurals, but ??? conjugation in English can be problematic so we need rules, as Rick suggests, if we are going to implement it too. I can't think of a simple rule and it seems much easier to conjugate in the Latin languages as a single letter makes a big difference, e.g. the verb 'love' (amo) has inflections such as amo, amas, amat, but in English you need two words to conjugate the inflections, e.g. I love, you love, we love. In addition, in English the same word is often a noun and a verb making conjugation more complex but in the Latin languages it is simpler, e.g. 'love' is a verb and also a noun but amo changes with only one letter to amor in Latin.
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eddy
Yea, I agree that conjugation in English can be a real pain and a big trouble maker… you're telling me!! but the thing can be solved just avoiding those words that have the same meaning, In other words, the same “root”, no matter the time of conjugation. e.g. love, loved, loves, lover - In this example, we have verb, adjective and noun, but all have the same root: love.
For the records, in Spanish, the verb is “amar” (all verbs end with - ar - er - ir -) and two word are also needed to conjugate them: yo amo, tu amas, él ama, nosotros amamos, vosotros amais, ellos aman… pretty difficult, isn’it ? The noun is amor :hearts:
I don’t want to complicate the game, I will accept your final decision, but now, with the wild card, the game has lost a little of interest if I leave the computer to find a word for me. I can even go further and choose a word from the suggested list that has no more continuity, just doing a fast check with the wild card…
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edgy
Well......I have thought about this for a few days now.....
I have read and re-read Tony and Rick's comments.
For years I have used many different ways to find playable words.
Yet I have not won a single game! :(
So in the end, using technology to find more words, or find words easier is NOT the way to WIN the game.
It does not hinder my ability to play the game, help me to win (obviously) or take the joy from the game.
And technology like the ? can be avoided. Just choose not to use it if it removes some of the fun for you.
Even if the ? at dic.com or any other site helps to find words faster, it does not necessarily lead to a win!
To win it, you must direct the answers to a stopping point.
It takes effort to direct the word play.
So far, Tony and Rick are far superior in this regard. So far...
The original concept is simple. Change one thing for another word.
We have tightened and clarified the concept but not changed the intent.
1) I believe that keeping the game SIMPLE is most important. Maybe I am wrong, but the more complicated rules that are added will add more disputes and more stops in the game.
2) Taking away conjugations, plurals and other twists only adds complications to a simple game, especially when you consider this is an international community. English is not an easy language when it is the first language, and must be a mess to others.
3) At this point, I don't want to take out plurals or stop conjugations. There have been times that plurals have been the turning point, not the end of a game. I find it quite amusing to see who resorts to the "s". I like to use it but Tony and Rick tend to shy away from it and act like they have a gun pointing at them in order to play it. FUNNY! Why would I want to rule against that type of thing! LOL! It makes me laugh to think to mature men are threatened by a tiny "s".
SO... at this point..... the ruling is: :judge: :rules: :judge: The plurals and conjugations stay.
I TRULY hope and pray that you guys will continue to play the game and accept the ruling.
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edge
:agree:
I accept the rules as it and I promise you not to argue any more :'( :verysad: :xmouth:
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN ! :whip: :whip:
LOL LOL LOL :hearts:
P.S.
I'll use ANYTHING permitted to try winning the game >:D >:D
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hedge
Sami, I didn't know that. Very interesting!
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ledge
Great! Felt like I was out on a ledge when making the ruling....
Glad to see both Ed and Tony are on board. Hope Rick is too when back from China.
You can complain if you want Tony...sometimes it's quite FUNNY! LOL
Sami, I didn't know that.
What? That I have used sites to come up with words, or that I have never won? rofl LOL...
Maybe the ? that you told us about will finally help me!
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pledge
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sledge
Sami,
Sorry for not being clear. I was referring to your It makes me laugh to think to mature men are threatened by a tiny "s".
as I don't know how you arrived to this conclusion. rofl
I must mention that I know the goal is to win, but I also enjoy seeing it continue. Almost like trying to see how long it can go on without stopping. Subconsciously, I may have changed my goal to avoid it from stopping. Are you keeping a scoreboard? I haven't seen Safari Woman on the forum regularly, and Jim who started this game has disappeared.
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sludge
Are you keeping a scoreboard?
Yes....there is a reference thread to identify the beginning and end of each game (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=579.0).
Jim has been ill and does not spend much time on the computer these days. We are in contact through email.
Wanda is a social butterfly, with so many projects and traveling so she stops in when she can.
Rick is usually here, unless he is on one of his journeys. Likes to go wandering about China. He has told us some of this exploits. Samisite is banned in China so he will post when he returns.
And you wandered away for a while too. It's lovely to have you back while time permits.
I don't know how you arrived to this conclusion.
E, you have been very busy not not playing our silly word games so you have missed some of the drama. :D
Tony has been a constant contributor, and part of the family for a couple years now.
He has been a wonderful addition to the games.
He often stirring up trouble. ;)
Or debates, or foolishness with Rick which is just plain FUN. :D
You would be quite amused by some of the exchanges! I can only imagine if the three of you ganged up together! rofl
Many posts have tried to get me to stop using the tiny little "s". Tony even made a campaign SIGN. (http://www.iarfish.com/ss_spam.gif)
He and Rick tend to blame other people for FORCING THEM to use that tiny little "s".
Several times there have been campaigns to remove the "s" plural from play.
Go to this post and read the next several in a row for just one example of this issue:
http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg7794#msg7794
There have been MANY such 'discussions about the defenseless little "s". And in that particular exchange NO ONE would play the "s" even though it would mean the game would continue, not end.
These silly things just make me laugh.
So at one point I added a rule that everyone except Tony could use the "s"
http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg7510#msg7510
I must mention that I know the goal is to win, but I also enjoy seeing it continue. Almost like trying to see how long it can go on without stopping.
Yep! :hapscream: :clapping: :hapscream: I AGREE!
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sludgy
Thanks for tall the explanations and I do hope Jim recovers. My work makes me wonder about the globe and the internet can be frightfully expensive in certain countries. Connectivity can be awful in some areas and some companies understandably don't allow me to use their internet facilities, so I use 3G tethering where it is available, but have to careful for the costs.
I read and like the sign Tony made and although I will abide by the rules, it is wonderful that you allow us to stir from time to time. Between you, Tony, Rick, and me when I am able to, we make quite a unique bunch of goofers, don't we? :P I mean, a German American, a Spanish speaking Italian, Chinese loving Australian, and mix of all sorts from South Africa. ;) How did this happen I wonder.
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smudge
:D
Ed, are you writing from South Africa? I don't know why, I thought you lived in UK.. :)
It seems one of the old and classic jokes: "An American, an Italian and an Australian are in a plane..." (every country uses its own preferred nationalities...)"
Have you heard it? :D rofl
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smudged
Tony.... rofl Seems like I have heard a joke or two like that...
I LOVE the interaction on this forum, the different views, the different backgrounds. It is exciting to learn something new about how someone else sees things, how they do things.
it is wonderful that you allow us to stir from time to time
OF COURSE! When I called it the "community forum" I really meant it. You guys are my little family in cyberspace! And families squabble and disagree, or pick on each other sometimes just for fun.
I mean, a German American, a Spanish speaking Italian, Chinese loving Australian, and mix of all sorts from South Africa. How did this happen I wonder.
Simple. CSB brought us all together. :TUP:
Trellix & CSB was sold in so many countries. Through the years on the Trellix, GS & Samisite forums, we have had discussions from people in the USA, Italy, Holland, Japan, South Africa, Australia, UK, Canada, Germany and others. Some of us just hung around a bit more than others and developed attachments. But at the heart of it, a cheap piece of software brought us all together. Strange to think that such a simple piece of software would cause such loyalty in its users, and facilitate long-term communication even after the software is gone. Trellix/CSB used to appeal to mature folks, not kids so the likelyhood that we would get along is higher. But I have to credit the FIRST Trellix forum (known as the Trellix Cafe) for setting the initial tone: family, friendly, helpful, fun, and a bit silly! The forums may have changed, but we just carried on from that point with the same tone!
My home is filled with different kinds of woods because I am not a matchy-matchy person. I don't want every dish on my table to be the same pattern. I find it very pleasant to have pieces that are very different, but work well together. I don't want all my furniture to be covered in the same upholstery. In real life, I have friends on the farthest ends of the political spectrum, different religions and beliefs, and ages (19-84 currently). This forum reflects that same concept. Different opinions, different views, different countries, different ideologies, different work, yet we all get along so well, respect each other and our differences. How terrific is that!!!
If someone had told me that if you build a little website with a free piece of software and 10 years later you will be in constant touch with people around the globe, I would not have believed it. I am so delighted, so HAPPY to know you guys and am so thankful that you choose to share some of your time, your thoughts. It is such a pleasure!
:flowers: :hug: :flowers:
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sludged
:clapping:
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sludges
rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
And I am not apologizing for it either!
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sludger
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bludger
Tony, I post from the UK when there, but am mainly in sunny SA. Over the years I've heard many tri-nation jokes. I don't know if you know that the Irish, bless their souls, are known to be very very fond of their liquid nourishment. I've been to Ireland and have witnesses many a lamp post being held upright by a drunk Irishman, so here is one in their honor.
One day an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman walked into a pub together. They each bought a pint of Guinness. Just as they were about to enjoy their creamy beverage, three flies landed in each of their pints, and were stuck in the thick head. The Englishman pushed his beer away in disgust. The Scotsman fished the fly out of his beer, and continued drinking it as if nothing had happened. The Irishman too, picked the fly out of his drink, held it out over the beer, and started yelling, "SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT!"
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budger
I am 25% Irish and think I have met that man! rofl
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budgers
:whip:
Ed, that was a really good one! rofl
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budgets
(Tony you did not HAVE to play that "s" so I am proud of you for playing it! :clapping:)
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OK... OK. I'll take it out!
budget
:D
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fudget
??? A question only an Irishman could ask: "How come every time you ring a wrong number it's never engaged?"
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Check your word Ed... it's not on dic.com... :noshake:
engaged = busy ? :-\
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budger
Sorry, :oops: I thought it was a word used in the USA as well so did not check it. Here, a fudget is any computer widget like a clock or a calendar for the desktop.
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:nofinger: rofl rofl
Ed, look five posts back...
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E, Tony's a stickler for the rules....even the ones he bends. rofl
That word was used already. How about another one.
:oops:
I will have to remember your "fudget". I like it.
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:police: >:D
rofl
... stickler for the rules....
Hope you all don't :whip: me when I fail myself...
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budged
:oops: again :repair:
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bludged
(This has been a HARD word group for me!!!)
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blunged
(You're telling me!!)
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plunged
I found another way to help find words with this game but I won't tell you unless you want me to. It requires an Apple iPod to work and I know some of you have them but I don't know if you all do.
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plunge
I have itouch and can only access internet with it when in a wifi area. Send me a pm with your alternative method. >:D
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...I don't know if you all do.
I don't... :verysad:
lunge
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lounge
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loungy
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great word tony! still thinking on it...... ???
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:surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
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LOL
Should we wait? :-\
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no. Go ahead with a new word. Congrats on that win. It was a HARD list of words!
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OK thanks, this is the new word, taken from your signature:
Nerd
(I was just about to use "geek", but it seems to have only one more word after...) :v8slap:
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herd
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herb
:clapping: Weld done Tony.
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:TUP:
hera
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era (new)
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erg
Back home now! :)
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ergo
Nice to hear from you again Rick.
Welcome back.
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eroo
:hapscream: Rick :hapscream:
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eros >:D >:D
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zeros 0000000000
Welcome back Rick!!! Tony won again while you were gone.
(eroo? I gotta look that one up!)
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ceros
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cero
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hero
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hers
as in his and hers. :D
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herse
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hearse
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hears
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tears
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pears
Thanks for the welcome back everyone! :thankyousign:
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spears
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spars
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sparks
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sporks
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spores
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stores
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snores
(some people snore so much and so loud that you expect to see sparks, spores, or maybe even sporks come out!) rofl
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sores
(OK, so who will be first to get rid of the dreaded s?)
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sorex
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sore
(I wanted to put forex as the next word! Didn't since it is technically an abbreviation.)
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sorer
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borer
Well done Ed! :clapping:
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bored
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bared
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cared
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cares :hearts:
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dares >:D
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fares
(just trying)
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farles
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carles
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caries
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paries
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parries
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parried
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partied
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parted
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farted
:-[ :oops: :-[
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farced
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forced
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forded
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forked
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porked >:D
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rofl
porker
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haha you are so funny Tony! Love it! rofl rofl rofl
parker
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sparker
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sparkler
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sparkle
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sparkly
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starkly
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???
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the only word I can find is starkey, but is a name...
:surrender:
I should know it when posted sparkly...
:banghead: :banghead:
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:surrender:
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:surrender:
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Aha, about time I had a win over Tony! :boogie:
Let's start with:
thing
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:TUP:
ting
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sing
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ring
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bring
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brine
bring... waoo... very interested word. Have a look at dic.com
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briner
Tony, I had a look at bring. I agree, a very useful word. Thanks for bringing it to our attention! :)
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brine
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brink
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briny
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:surrender: :-\ :surrender:
I have tried to come up with another word and just don't see it.
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brainy
I did Sami ;) :D
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brain
Well done Tony :clapping:
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rain
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
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rainy
rofl rofl rofl
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:whip: >:( :whip: :banghead:
grainy
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granny
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cranny
In high-school, our english teacher forced our class to memorize and recite this poem and it has stuck with me all my life!!!
FLOWER in the crannied wall,
I pluck you out of the crannies;
Hold you here, root and all, in my hand,
Little flower—but if I could understand
What you are, root and all, and all in all,
I should know what God and man is.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
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canny
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fanny
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nanny
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ninny :P
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nanay
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nana
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nanai
(plural of nanay :hapscream: Are you going to ask to ban the i now?? rofl)
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No, but the old and loved "s" fits here...
nanais
I'm not quite sure, but dic.com shows two results ;)
:D
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nanas
(I didn't add an s, I only removed an i :boogie:)
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nannas
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mannas
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manna
Where did Ed go??? :-\
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mana
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mama
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lama
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lima
As in the bean :yuck:
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lime
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time
Sami, lima, according with our rules, is not a valid word.
It's only related with Lima, capital of Peru :unsure:
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tine
Tony is right! Anyway, never mind, we have passed it now! :)
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No replies? There is another word! :yes:
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tone
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lone
lima is a type of bean.
look up lima bean to see it. It is pronounced lIma not lEma
different word but the lima bean was named after Lima, Peru.
li·ma bean (lī'mə)
n. In both senses also called regionally butter bean.
1 Any of several varieties of a tropical American plant (Phaseolus limensis) having flat pods containing large, light green, edible seeds.
2 The seed of this plant.
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Leone
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lene
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plene
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plane
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plant
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plan
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flan
(as rich as creme brulee!)
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flawn
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lawn
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lawns >:D >:D
rofl
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laws
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law
New photo of me (in purple of course) with my mother:
(http://www.samisite.com/external/Sam&Mom030710.jpg)
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paw
Hey Sami, it's so good to see the happiness in your and your mom's eyes!
Great picture! :TUP: :hearts:
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caw
:agree:
We were at a family reunion, oldest member is 96 and still walking and living on his own with his wife. He is the brother of my grandfather. We all get along well and were laughing when the photos were suggested.
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claw
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slaw
(sorry, it is lunchtime here so food comes to mind)
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slap
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swap
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swat
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swart
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wart
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cart
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carte
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care
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fare
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far
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fir
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fire
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fired
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firmed
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farmed
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farmer
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warmer
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warder
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worder
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border
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order
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odder
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fodder
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podder
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plodder
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prodder
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prodded
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rodded
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modded
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molded
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moulded
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moulder
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boulder
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boulter :fish:
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moulter
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molter
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bolter
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bolted
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molted
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molten
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moulten
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coulter
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Check your word Sami LOL
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:oops: :oops: rofl
back to Tony's word:
moulten
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moulted
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mounted
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counted
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counter
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mounter
Fiuuuu... we were walking on quicksands !!
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mounters
my turn!! :P
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counters
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couters
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routers
I am off to China again tomorrow, so most likely I will not be able to access the forum for the next 6 weeks, back home mid May. I am crossing the Taklimakan Desert in far north-western China, by trek and camel. We are following the traditional route of the ancient Silk Road. It should be a great adventure!
See you in May. :)
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router
HAVE A SAFE & WONDERFUL TRIP!!!!!!! :TUP:
Sounds dirty, dusty, rustic and fascinating.
Wanna see some pics when you get back.
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roster
Have a nice trip Rick and please, take care of yourself.
We will miss you.
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rooster
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booster
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booser
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looser
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loser
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poser
Thanks for the kind wishes. On my way!
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pose
Enjoy!
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post
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most
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must
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musty
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misty
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mists
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kists
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kiss
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kess
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mess
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less
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lest
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least
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beast
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feast
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fest
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feist
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fist
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foist
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moist
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maoist
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maoism
(good word Tony!)
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daoism
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taoist
(I see this coming to an end quickly :'()
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taoism
Who knows...
Today is holiday in Italy, so I have more time to look up for more words... LOL
P.S.
I just learned that there is a "holiday" and a "holyday"... :v8slap:
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???
I was worried that you were going to put that word... :banghead:
I will need some time to search.....
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(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/whistling.gif)
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(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/t2218.gif)
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rofl
:oops:
:surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
Liked your smilies so much I added them to our post form!
:watchyawn: :sleepy: :whistling:
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taoisms :P :P :P
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maoisms :D
Are you back Rick? :)
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rofl :TUP: rofl
I can't believe the queen of the "s" missed those!
Congrats Guys!
:surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
I think you won this Tony.
Wanna set a new word? Or can you come up with another word on this one?
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maoists rofl rofl
Thank you !! :hapscream:
New word, taken from the screen I'm looking at now:
preview
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rofl you stinker! rofl
You got one more "s". I am off my game.
previews
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reviews :D
Sami, I can see you now doing :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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review :D :D
Will have to make up for the ones you used. >:D
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revie
I think I've earned a new green diamond under my name... >:D >:D
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retie
Sorry. After a crack like that, I took away ALL your green diamonds. >:(
Gave you GOLD diamonds now.
You are a now moderator same as Rick. :TUP:
You have more abilities.
If a spammer hits, you can move the post to the "hidden" part of the forum. Happens very rarely.
Or edit a bad post if necessary. Sorry. No pay.
:flowers:
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rete
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rite
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write
(I am kind of back! I can occasionally access the forum in China using a proxy server. Will be here until May 8.)
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wrote
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rote
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lote
(nice avatar, Sami) :P
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tote
(My current avatar is a necklace/pendant made by a webmaster that makes jewelry and sells on the web, using CSB to build her site. I loved her site, her work so years ago, I commissioned a unique piece from her. Just asked her to use her imagination and use her imagination and include a dragonfly and not yellow (I don't wear much yellow since I am so fair). Ann Chavez gave me a bid for the length I wanted and beads to be included and she made it! Hand made beads, crystals, hand painted and unique design made only by her. I had just built a website for a company and gotten paid so put that money towards something that would always make me smile. The first time I saw the design is when I opened the box! LOVE IT! :hapscream: Over the years, her site changed to offering different kinds of designs, different types of work. She no longer offers the type of necklace I have.) http://www.jackalopejewels.com/
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totem
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totes
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tortes
Hi Rick, this time you did resist to write "pole" :D
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torte
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forte
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fort
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forty
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:whistling:
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.
:watchyawn:
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:oops:
foray
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forlay
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forlays :boogie:
Directly from Dictionary.com:
Forlay
For*lay"\, v. t. [Pref. for- + lay.] To lie in wait for; to ambush.
An ambushed thief forlays a traveler. --Dryden.
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What version of Dictionary.com you have Sami? On mine forlays does not exist... :-\
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Dic.jpg)
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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/forlay
The definition for forlay gives the explanation and sample.
That example does not use forlay. It uses forlays!
But if you really don't want to use that word, I will change it to
forsay
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It's OK, thanks. I checked only forlays :D
forray
(or forrays if you remain with second word, whatever...)
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Clarification of posts:
forty
foray
forlay
forlays
forrays
forray
:thankyousign:
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forrad
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forrard
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forward
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forwards >:D
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Oh oh.... :whistling:
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giving up tony?
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not yet... not yet >:D
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:whistling: :watchyawn: :whistling:
(On verge of FINALLY winning ONE game! ... :luck: :boogie: :luck:)
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forwarders :idea:
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Maybe I missed something but what was the word before "forwarders"?
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rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
Sami won!! (unless you Ed do not come up with a miraculous word)...
I wrote forwarders on purpose after forwards and Sami didn't notice that I added two letters rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
I was just kidding and waiting for her reaction....
rofl rofl
:clapping: :clapping: Sami
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I saw. I ignored. ;)
Did I REALLY win??
After all this time??
REALLY??
With an "S"? :TUP: rofl
I thought I won it a couple times before but at the last minute someone came up with one more word.
Expected it would happen again this time!
Should I give you a bit more time to take it? Or start a new game?
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let's give Ed a chance...
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Tony,
Thanks but Sami has won the cake, so lets let her eat it as well.
Sami, congrats! :clapping: :bdballoon: You start.
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:thankyousign: :boogie: :thankyousign: :boogie: :thankyousign: :boogie:
home
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homer
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homey
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homely
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homel
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:nofinger: :rules:
It's a city... :D
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comely
Sorry, I forgot that pro-nouns are not allowed
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comedy
(sweated on that one! hard word to modify!)
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comedo
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comedos
rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
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Oh oh... :(
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:surrender:
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>:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( :surrender: >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
I knew you would have that response Tony.
I spent a couple years playing this game and FINALLY won a game with an S!
But I refuse to win a second game with an S just a couple days later.
:judge: RULING: I declare a "Do Over" with the last game not counting. :judge:
May never do that again and might win another game with an S. Just not this one, this time.
OVER
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lover
Sorry for the >:( 's I'm experiencing some repeat problems with my keyboard...
:whistling:
:xmouth:
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lovers
:hug:
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clovers
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clover
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clever >:D :whistling:
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lever
(Finally back home! :kickdancing:)
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ever
Welcome back. Did you enjoy???
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every
Hi Rick :)
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evert
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event
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even
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seven
7
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semen :-[
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seamen
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seaman
Thanks for the welcome back!
I will be home for a month, then taking off for about 3 months on a 4WD trip to the remote far northern-most point of Australia. There are no roads there, only rough tracks, and rivers to drive across. I will need to be careful of crocodiles! I will have my laptop, but there will be long periods where I cannot get any internet service.
Rick
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seawan
Lucky you, Rick. Enjoy!
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sewan
Talking of Australia and crocodiles, can you believe that I just realized two days ago that Steve Irwin died four years ago...? :( :'(
I casually heard it swapping on E! show "The 15 most (not remember) of Hollywood"
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dewan
That was so shocking, so tragic.
As a teenager, I swam in the Gulf of Mexico with a science team, collecting plant and animal species from the Gulf. I reached down for what I thought was an usual item and touched it. In response, it shimmered, lifted from the sea bed and shook off the sand that camouflaged the body, then floated away. I had been 9-10 inches above a large ray and did not know it! In reaching for a specimen I did not recognize I poked it in the back! It was so beautiful and so graceful. My swim partner was as impressed as me by the sight. When I heard that Steve died in essentially the same position it was quite freaky to me!
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dewar
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debar
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dear
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tear
:'( :'( :'( :'(
At home...still sick. :ill: :sickinbed: :ill:
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tea
Again? :(
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tee
Get better quick, Sami. :flowers:
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pee rofl
Hope you feel better today Sami :kickdancing:
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peer
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beer
(Aussies love beer! :bdballoon:)
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beep
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peep >:D
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sleep
(I know, I know Tony! Stop shouting at the computer. I KNOW I can't do that! But that's all I can think of at this point. Days/night of sleeping. Finally am awake and alert, feeling better. Back at work tomorrow).
So the word is really:
weep
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:whip: :whip:
deep
Hope you feel better... :flowers:
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deer
I went to work this morning. Came home and going to bed. I am so tired. My brain is not running on all cylinders.
Not sick, just tired of being sick...body needs more recharge.
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leer >:D
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leek
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leak
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bleak
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beak
(we have no bird smilies... :verysad:)
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bear
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Varios_Otros/tweety_flying-266.gif)
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pear
Tony, where do you get all those graphics?
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pea
No special place for the bird... just looking around.
The normal smilies here: h**p://yoursmiles.org/
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tea
(sweet, no lemon please)
I have at least a thousand smilies...trying to resort them into usuable categories.
Taked time to rename some....etc.
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toea
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toe
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hoe
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(my garden :P)
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hot
8)
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ho :-[
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how? :-\
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show
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shop
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shoop
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shoo
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shoot
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soot
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foot :kickdancing: :kickdancing: :kickdancing:
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afoot
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very clever Tony :-\
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:surrender: :TUP: Nice one!!!
Start again please.
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:D
fish
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wish :luck:
(I need to update the other thread to show the last couple wins...will do that tonight....)
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wisp
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wispy
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waspy
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paspy
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pasty
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rasty
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tasty
(dinner time here....)
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taste
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paste
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past
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last
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fast
:speedleft:
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dast
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mast
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maist
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waist
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wist
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twist
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twit
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wit
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wait
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gait
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git
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get
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geta
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beta
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bema
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bemad
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bead
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blad
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glad
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lad
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lid
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slid
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slide
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slider
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slides
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sides
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fides
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rides
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ride
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side
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hide
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hidy
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tidy
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didy
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did
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dad
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dado
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dodo
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dido
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fido
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filo
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kilo
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kill >:D
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will
no you won't
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wilt
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tilt
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tile
-
stile
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still
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shill
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shirl
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shirt
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short
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shorty
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shorts
(not plural s this time! Gotta have shorts in Florida)
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shouts
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shuts
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sluts :-[
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slots
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slits
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flits
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flirts ;) :flowers: :D ;)
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flirt
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flirty
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flitty
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flatty
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fatty
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patty
(As in sausage patty with egg for breakfast)
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paty
There is something that doesn't work with the '?' wildcard on dic.com. :unsure:
I searched for ?atty having a - no dictionary results - answer, even though there are
catty
batty
fatty
hatty
matty
natty
patty
ratty
tatty
as valid words... :(
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pay
I found the same thing Tony, so I don't use the wildcard at all now. It is more fun to look for words manually.
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poy
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coy
I sometimes use another site to use -atty type searches. The word list is not the same as D.com but is close enough to at least give me some basic words I might miss. http://www.design215.com/toolbox/wordpattern.php
:-[
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Hello? :sleepy: :whistling: :watchyawn:
(Am returning new machine. Never even got to plug it in! :'( Story too long/boring to explain. No restock fees, no penalty to me. But will have to wait till my account is credited...up to 30 days...before I can buy again :'()
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coly
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holy
Tony, Very nice MJ smilie!
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poly
MJ smilie
In memory of the King, on his first death anniversary.
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moly
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molly
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folly
not ? use - like -olly
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tolly
not ? use - like -olly
??? ???
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dolly
I have been offline for a while. I am travelling again! This time, in outback Australia. I am in the far north, near the Gulf of Carpentaria. My objective is the top of Cape York, the northern-most part of Australia. It is a rough, dusty trip. There are no roads there, only rough tracks, and rivers to drive across. I will have internet from time to time, so will check in to see how you guys are going. Anyhow, the next couple of weeks is reasonably civilised, but then I will be into the really remote area, and offline for a couple of weeks!
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doll
Ricks goin "Walk About"!
Have a good trip. Stay safe!
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poll
Rick, we look forward to see pictures of the trip, if any...
Enjoy
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toll
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told
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SOLD! :judge:
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solo
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polo
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polio
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folio
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folic
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colic
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cholic
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.... :-\ ...thinking
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choric
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Question to the judge before answering... (I already have my word):
- The words that appear on dic.com BUT ONLY on Medical Dictionary are valid?
:whistling:
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< temporary ruling till more input can be made by E and Rick: Yes I will allow a medical term today>
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Thanks, so I'd better change word :yes: ;)
choreic
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after seeing the word, can I change my mind? rofl rofl
:-\ thinking.... not giving up yet.....
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after seeing the word, can I change my mind? rofl rofl
Never mind... anyway your temporary rule is already expired
< temporary ruling till more input can be made by E and Rick: Yes I will allow a medical term today>
;)
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Since that word came up in the normal dic.com reference dictionary, I believe it is quite legitimate.
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Since that word came up in the normal dic.com reference dictionary, I believe it is quite legitimate.
That was MY original thinking behind the temporary ruling. Since it has been seconded...it is permanent ruling. Will add to 1st post as clarification.
:judge:
Now I have to put this in:
:surrender:
Congrats on your find and win Tony! How about a new word...
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Hi Sami, are we waiting for Rick's answer or should I start a new game? :unsure:
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I think you have won again Tony! Go with a new word!
Right now I am in a beautiful "frontier" town called Cooktown. Day after tomorrow we head off north into remote area of Cape York peninsula. No real roads, just rough tracks, rivers to cross, and deadly crocodiles! I may not have Internet for 2 weeks. See you then!
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Thanks :hapscream:
Actually, there was another word that could had follow without stopping the game: choleic (variant of cholic) followed, for example, by choleric, but choleic only appears on Medical Dic. that's why I asked the judge. :D
New word, from the screen:
agree
Rick:
Please, stay away from stingrays!! LOL
Looking forward for your report
Address sent by MP
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agreed
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greed
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green
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preen
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pree
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ree
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re
Easy... next will be "r" rofl rofl rofl
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we
(Now I am at a small mining town called Weipa. They mine bauxite here. Tomorrow we set of on the last 2 days before we reach the most north point in Australia. The roads are rough, sometimes muddy and slippery, but mostly very dusty! The car and camping trailer look like they have been painted red! We have travelled nearly 6000km so far.)
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wey
Rick, how many people are with you?
You are here:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Varios_Otros/Aus1.jpg)
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Varios_Otros/Aus2.jpg)
Here...
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Varios_Otros/Aus3.jpg)
or here:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Varios_Otros/Aus4.jpg)
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way
Tony, in your second photo, you can see the Albatross Bay Resort. To the left of that resort, you can see a beach. We are in a camping area, which is at the southern end of that beach.
Tomorrow morning we will leave here, and 2 days later, we will arrive at Punsand Bay, which is at the very top of Australia. That is our destination. Maybe you can find it in Google.
We will stay 4 days in Punsand Bay, then turn around and drive back again! (but a shorter way) About half-way home, I will reach the place where I keep my boat (Hamilton Island). I will stay there 3 or 4 weeks, then continue driving the rest of the way back to Sydney. We will arrive home in early September.
We are 4 people. Two couples travelling in two 4WD Toyota Landcruisers. We are towing off-road camping trailers, which we use for sleeping, cooking and so on.
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lay
Cool... ain't global mapping fun?
Bear with me folks. home machine on last legs. New machine delayed. won't arrive till next week....
My participation on forum will be spotty for the next two weeks... I will try to connect daily.
Once I get things transferred, I will take that old machine down to original state and make it my hide and seek game machine/testing bed only till the hardware quits.
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????
:whistling: :watchyawn:
(Today is thursday. Taking today and tomorrow off so I end up with a 4 day weekend to work on my mother's computer. Windows issues. Taking it down to the bottom and will rebuild again!)
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lacy
Lucky your mother for having you around... LOL
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lazy
(not necessarily. hope I don't screw up her machine...biggest fear that I will "break" it. Make something not work properly when I am done....will report back later with good/bad news..... Of course we are at this point because windows had major "issues" it was dealing with. Hopefully this fixes the them)
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hazy
anyway... I wish I had you around :flowers:
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haze
Mother's machine rebuilt. :boogie:
Working lovely and got a fresh system disk and compressed copy of the way the system is right now in case we have to go through this again at some point.
Still have to carry machine back to her, install printer and scanner, make sure the PC Anywhere works with her modem. So another hour/two of work, and 4 hours on the road and the project will be done.
WORTH IT. She's using my little old laptop (40GB hard drive) and putting a bunch of games on it. I will have to clean that one when I get it back.
Worked on my own oldy desktop too.
Taking a break from computers this evening. ;) Sorta. At least I am doing no installs, updates, changes, etc.
I have watched videos about Windows 7. All the changes to operating system and Office program kinda scary...lots to learn going forward...
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gaze
Hi Cocodile Rick, I enjoyed reading about your trip, and thanks Tony for Googling the maps.
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faze
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haze
haze
Mother's machine rebuilt. :boogie:
Working lovely ...
I told you... :clapping:
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:oops: Tony.... haze was used in Reply #3450.
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:oops:
maze
Sorry, I didn't check...
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maize
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baize
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baiza
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baisa
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bais
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basis
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bases
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bastes
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basted
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baited
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bated
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boated
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bloated
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floated
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gloated
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globated
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globate
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Excellent words guys! :TUP: :clapping: :clapping:
I am stumped. :surrender:
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lobate
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lobated
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located
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locate
How the heck do you guys come up with the words you do? My vocabulary is pitiful in comparison. And obviously your skills for locating variations also surpass me. It is an honor to play with you.
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locale
I am honored to play with you anglo-speaking friends :TUP:
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local
Tony, your success in this game is a great credit to you. You do better than we native English speakers.
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focal
Thanks Rick, that's more than I expect to hear...
However, I could hardly have a telephone conversation with any of you :-[
This game had notably improved my little English; I only regret that you guys do not correct my "horrors" (errors) :D
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fecal :yuck:
Tony, I am sure we could easily have a telephone conversation. Let's do it one day!
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decal
Oh yes! :yes: I think I have skype on my laptop. (will have to check) I will not be using the webcam though. pc to pc is free I think... Long ago I used to use NET MEETING to have long-distrance video chats with a friend. But that ended when one of us got a new machine without that software and we moved to ICQ then Trillian for just plain ol instant messaging.
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deal
Every time I have had to talk on the phone, it has been very embarrassing :-[
Curious, if I speak very slowly, I could make it (my brain has time to change routine and send the correct commands to vocalize), but it is impossible to have a conversation that way :(
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dual
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duel
LOL. When I visited Germany a few years ago, it was the first time since I left. I spoke German the way you describe. Brain had to slowing translate and send info to mouth...difficult but I got better the longer we were there.
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duet
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due
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cue
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tue
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tut
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hut
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put
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putz
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puts
-
huts
-
hots
-
shots
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spots
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spits
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spies
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spues
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spurs
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spurts
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sports
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ports
makes me think of this site: test your ports with SHIELDS UP! https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
It's a great place to test your system..
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rorts
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forts
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torts
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tarts
(But not for Tony since he has done so well this year!)
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starts
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stats
(Going out in the boat for a week or so, so may not be online sometimes as I cannot always pick up the wireless internet signal)
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status
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statues
Have a good time Rick!
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statue
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statute
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statutes
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:surrender:
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statuses
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statures
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statured
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stature
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If I could change/remove 2 letters, I know what I would put. ;)
But since I can not do that and my searches have not found another word we have not already played :surrender:
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Me too! :surrender:
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TONY.... :bdballoon:
Begin again please.
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:clapping:
From Sami's post:
again
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gain
Tony, you have a bad habit of winning! :clapping:
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Pain!
Yes, between the two of you, I don't stand a chance! But I love the challenge! :hearts:
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plain
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plains
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plaints
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paints
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pains
As in growing pains.
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pans
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fans
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flans
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flaks
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flakes
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flakers
-
fakers
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makers
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makes
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takes
-
akes
-
lakes
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SLAKES
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stakes
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strakes
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strikes
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striges
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stripes
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strips
The internet is up and down (more down... :(....)
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?? :watchyawn: :sleepy: :whistling:
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trips
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traps
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fraps
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flaps
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slaps
:v8slap: :v8slap: :v8slap: :v8slap: :v8slap:
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slips
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slipes
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sliped
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slipped
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slipper
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clipper
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clipped
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lipped
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pipped
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pimped
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limped.
Spent a week in the Florida Keys on vacation (thanks to my mother). We had really bad internet connections and some days I could not even get on at all. Back to the real life.
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lamped
Welcome back :clapping: How's your tan? I know you don't like it :D
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lambed
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limbed
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climbed
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climber
No tan...sun and I not friends...!
I burn through sun block.
Like to be at the pool in evening, watch sun go down over the 7-mile bridge.
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climbers
:-[
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limbers
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timbers
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timber
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limber
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lumber
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slumber
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plumber
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plumbery
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plumbers
yiu knew it was coming... ;)
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lumbers
Yep... :D
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umbers
different shades of umber, a rather earthly tone.
"Any of the shades of brown produced by umber in its various states."
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numbers
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number
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cumber
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dumber
(how this game makes me feel! :D)
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umber
:D
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umbel
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umbe
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???
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umbe
1 dictionary result
Umbe
Um"be\, prep. [AS. ymbe; akin to OHG. umbi, G. um. Cf. Amb-.] About. [Obs.] --Layamon.
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??? :surrender: ???
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I don't think Umbe is a legitimate word to use, which is why I did not use it myself earlier. I have no idea what that definition of Umbe means, but I think as a general rule, words which have the definition starting with a capital letter should not be used. These are generally proper nouns, usually names of places, or similar, certainly not common nouns or other common words which can be used in a sentence.
There is certainly a difference between "umbe" and "Umbe".
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:agree:
Rick I see your point. Seems like that has come up before, or maybe it is something I already accepted.
:judge:
So we go back to umbel as last word...
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umbels
I don't know what Umbe means either... :-[
I just found it in dic.com, but didn't notice the capital U
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:surrender:
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I hate giving up, but no choice! :surrender:
Tony, you win again!!!
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:clapping: :whistling: :hapscream:
From Rick's post:
choice
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choices
Its my turn to take the plural! :yes:
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choicest
:v8slap: :v8slap: :v8slap:
???
hate to say it...Where do we go from here?
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:surrender:
Good find Sami, it seem that you won, let's wait for Rick.
I gave up yesterday after choices
I didn't know when posted that this word would be so "short"
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Tony,
If we can't get more than 8 or 10 in a chain, it probably shouldn't count... Let's see if Rick agrees that YOU should pick another word instead of me.
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Yes, I agree. Probably it is better if the first word is normally reasonably easy, to let things get rolling.
So Tony, go ahead, restart!
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OK, let's try this one, as usual from last post... :TUP:
Note that I have not tried if it has continuity.
rolling
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roiling
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foiling
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toiling
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boiling
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bowling
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howling
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cowling
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cooling
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fooling
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footing
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tooting
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rooting >:D
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roofing
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goofing
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goosing! rofl
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loosing
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looting
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looping
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looking
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hooking
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cooking
-
coking
as in coking coal
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poking
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joking
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toking
who has been smoking that wacky weed???
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yoking
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hoking
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hiking
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biking
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liking
I am not liking this thread. tired of "...ing" :watchyawn:
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Ok, OK, I'll take off the "g"
likin
:D
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liken
good word Tony! :TUP:
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limen
-
lime
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lie
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lien
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alien :resistance:
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aliens
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:alien: :resistance:
liens
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lies
-
flies
:yuck:
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plies
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pliers
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plier
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lier
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liar
-
lear
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pear
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gear
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bear
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blear
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bleary
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leary :unsure:
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leery
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beery :nofinger:
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veery
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veer
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veery
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:oops: :oops:
rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
Tony you posted the same word twice in the last two posts... VEERY.
That's something I would do!
Reset word to Rick's word:
VEER
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deer
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heer
:-[ :-\
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her
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hoer
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hoe
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how
Managed to find a working proxy server! :)
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show
:TUP:
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shot
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shoot
-
scoot
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scout
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shout
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shot
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shott
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short
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sort
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port
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sport
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aport
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abort
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amort
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mort
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mart
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smart
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smarty
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smarts
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smalts
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malts
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malty
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salty
(pretzels and potato chips! :TUP:)
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sally
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tally
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rally
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bally
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ally
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all
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alt
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halt
(anyone notice that I played STOP on the other thread? :D)
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hall
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call
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cell
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cello
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cella
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cellar
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cellae
...a plural without an s :hapscream:
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>:( >:( >:(
:surrender:
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cellas
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I dont think "cellas" is legitimate. Seems it is not a word in its own right, but an abbreviation of Cellular Assemblies.
What is the judges ruling?
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:agree: :judge:
back to cellae (unfortunately)
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I give up too! I don't know how you do it every time Tony!! :)
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:hapscream:
From Rick's post:
know
Sami, could you update the post REFERENCE: New word in change one thing ??
I would like to see a loooong string with my name on it >:D >:D
rofl rofl rofl rofl :flowers:
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now
Ya.... been thinking I should bring it up to date. I will do it sometime this week....
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wow :hapscream:
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how ???
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howe
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owe
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pwn
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pwn ?? ???
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lets assume Sami meant to type own
owl
Back home now! :)
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owlt
Welcome back Rick, even if I guess it will be for a short time... :D
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owls
Thanks Tony! Yes, I will be off again soon, but only for a week or so. :)
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owi
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You changed two letters Ed... :D :D
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bowls
Sorry, I did not see Rick's "owls" word and misread owlt for owit.
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cowls
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cows
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bows
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tows
(sorry...been fighting with internet connection for days...cable modem is in process of dying...slowly, so I could not respond earlier.)
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toes
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:'( woes :verysad:
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foes
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floes
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flows
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slows
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slobs
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slots
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clots
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coots
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coops
(got to put those chickens in the coops!)
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corps
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coups
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coupes
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couples
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couple
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coupler
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coupled
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couplet
(shakespeare used couplets in his writings. Do I feel another win for Tony or one for Rick approaching???)
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couplets
Sorry, I couldn't find another word without the "s" :-\
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:surrender:
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:surrender:
couplers would have been another word but I guess it is the last one.
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Well done Ed, I think you won !! :clapping: unless couplers has continuity
couplers is a valid word
Judge?
:surrender:
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E wins! :boogie: :boogie: :boogie: Need a new word!
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Sometimes Ed takes a while to respond. Sami, how about you choose a starting word on his behalf?
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word
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world
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wold
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wood
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wool
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8) cool 8)
(was hoping I would get to post that one.)
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cooly
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wooly
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wools
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pools
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spools
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spoons
(dreaded plural 's' again :yuck:)
Thanks for starting a new game, my work involves long business meetings and trips :sleepy:
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spoon
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soon
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goon 8)
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goony
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goody
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goofy
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roofy
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rooky
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hooky
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hookey
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hooker :-[
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hoofer
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woofer
Tony, the reference thread for this game has been brought up to date (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=579.msg6661#msg6661). And it definitely lists your name more than anyone. Note that Ed and Rick were pretty much tied for wins prior to your joining. You three men make this a very challenging game. Thanks for playing!
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goofer :P
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roofer
:hapscream: :hapscream: :hapscream:
Thank you Sami
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proofer
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profer
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proper
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groper >:D
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grouper
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trouper
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trouped
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rouped
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grouped
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groped
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griped
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gripe
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griper
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riper
-
ripper
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tripper
-
tripped
-
trippet
-
frippet
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frippets :-[ :-\
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frippers :-\
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:nofinger:
:D :D
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trippets :D
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trippers :TUP:
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grippers
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rippers
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zippers
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zappers
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rappers
-
rapiers
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rapers
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papers
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paper
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caper
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taper
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toper :nofinger:
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topper :D
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tipper
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tippler
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stippler
one who stipples.
stipple is a kind of quilting stitch, used very often!
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stipple
Thanks Sami :D
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stopple
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topple
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toppled
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topped
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stopped
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slopped
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plopped
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lopped
that branch in my front yard needs to be lopped off!
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If you do that, then you will be a
lopper
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lopier
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Tony, Dict.com has no definition for lopier:
lopier- no dictionary results
Did you make a mistake?
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Yes, I missed one "p" :-[
loppier
Sorry
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sloppier
I am sloppier at posting than you!
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slippier
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lippier
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dippier
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drippier
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grippier
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gripper
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gropper
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Tony, I think gropper is not legitimate. Dict.com shows it as a person's name, and has no other meaning.
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You're right Rick, I didn't read the whole result... :D
Two mistakes in two days... that's a bad record :-[
grippe :ill:
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gripe
(LOL Tony, you are posting like ME now! rofl :TUP: :hapscream: ;))
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grape
(maybe Tony had too much grape! :hapscream:)
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:D
grope
>:D
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trope
What a coincidence! the word "rope" which I was about to use, was used by Jim Slage and Rick the same day and month, August 30, 2007 and 2008! :ss-shocked:
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tripe
What a surprise!
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triple
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triplet
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triolet
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triole
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triol
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trial
Been trying to contribute...connection just not stable...
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tribal
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tribual
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:surrender:
Do you study the dictionary? How DO you come up with these??
The others will have to try but looks like you may have won....again. :)
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:surrender:
I can't understand it! It is even more admirable since English may not be Tony's first language!
Well done Tony! :TUP:
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Thank you guys, I'm just lucky :D
since
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mince
I don't want to steal your thunder Tony, but another word would have been tribunal.
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I'm so sorry for not waiting for you Ed, but I thought you would be absent for a while... :-[
Your word is correct, so the game goes on from tribunal
tribunals
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ED GREAT CATCH!! :clapping:
:surrender: I see no way to go further from that S word. So the one that complains most about the S wins with it if we can not go further?
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I accepted the rules time ago, when there was no way to abolish it, but...
I use it ONLY when there is no other word that can fit, specially if that word is the winning word. :hapscream:
If I don't, someone else will... >:(
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Congrats Tony!
Could we continue from mince?
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Thanks Ed.
Judge?
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I think since Sami and I already conceded defeat before Ed discovered tribunal, we should go ahead as Tony suggested. We can backtrack if the Judge has a different ruling! So let's keep going.
wince
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winces
:D
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wincer
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pincer
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pinder
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pinger
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finger
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dinger
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danger
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hanger
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hangar
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langar
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langur
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langour
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Sorry, langour is not listed on my dictionary.com
Is it on yours?? :unsure:
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I don't think langour is legitimate. Want to review it Sami?
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WHOOPS! I can not type. :v8slap: Put the O in the wrong place...
The word is languor and it is a valid word.
<a href='http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/languor'>
languor
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/languor
lan·guor /ˈlæŋgər/ Show Spelled
[lang-ger] Show IPA
–noun
1. lack of energy or vitality; sluggishness.
2. lack of spirit or interest; listlessness; stagnation.
3. physical weakness or faintness.
4. emotional softness or tenderness.
Use languor in a Sentence
See images of languor
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Origin:
1250–1300; < L ( see languish, -or1 ); r. ME langour sickness, woe < OF < L
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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2010.
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dreaminess, lassitude, listlessness, lethargy, phlegm
:luck:
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I :surrender:.
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languors
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langurs
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langure
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langue
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lange
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Lange seems to be a last name on all cases reported by dic.com :unsure:
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:oops: :agree:
word reset to langue
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I'm not up to date, has the 's' been unbanned?
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Yes, you can use it Ed :TUP:
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gangue
-
gange
-
ganger
-
ranger
-
granger
-
grander
-
brander
-
branders :-\
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banders
-
bankers
-
bonkers rofl rofl
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honkers
(big noses!) :D
Rick you stole my word! :whip:
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conkers
-
cookers
Thanks Tony!
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hookers
-
hooters
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shooters
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scooters
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scouters
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couters
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counters
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coulters
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boulters
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boulders
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bowlders
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bowlers
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bowlegs
(My father's father had round bowlegs)
Had to check on bowlders. Did not look like real word...good for you Tony....
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bowleg :-\
bowlders
Usage: non-standard (=boulder)
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bowler
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bower
-
lower
-
mower
So happy living in an apartment these days - no need to use a lawn mower any more! In Sydney in the summer, sometimes it was necessary to mow the lawn twice a week!
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power
Yea, I'd like one of those pre-programmed automatic mowers that bounces off the lawn edge for Xmas!
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powder
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powders
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powdery
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powdry
dic.com shows 1 result for this word, but also says: Pow"dry\, a. See Powdery.
Is it legitimate? :unsure:
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My guess is that it is probably not legitimate, because it was an old abbreviation of powdery. It used to be written pow"dry, which in effect is 2 changes, if you include the "
Maybe we need the judge's decision! :judge:
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Probably is not legitimate, or it is another acceptance of the word, but do you really think that the " was part of the word or is it for dic.com usage/explanations? I've never seen a word with an " inside it...
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:judge: back to powdery
:surrender: don't know where to go from there...
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:surrender:
Sami, since I think this is a judge-ruled but democratic game, let me tell you that I don't agree with you this time :whip:
If you play around with dic.com trying to find a word, you will notice that dic.com insists on suggest you the word powdry, almost on each word you try. AND if you look for that word, you will find 1 result (not a "no dictionary results" answer), sufficient to comply with the rules of the game. >:(
So, do we have to write exceptions to the rule of dic.com results?
:flowers: :hug:
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Yes, Tony, I think you may be right about the (") being just for explanatory reasons. In that case, I would accept your argument that if the word is shown in dic.com, and is not a proper noun, such as a person or place name, then we should accept it, even if it is an abbreviation. If we create too many exceptions, as you said, then we may lose track of what we decided to allow as exception.
Ms Judge, I am willing to concede to Tony's argument, so I don't object if you want to review your decision. Up to you, whatever you think.
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Thanks Rick. ;)
Your Honor, I don't like to be a trouble maker, but this situation was already happened without any discussion, look here: http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.3855
I posted triolet
Rick posted triole
Look what dic.com says about triole:
Triole
Tri"ole\ (tr[=e]"[=o]l), n. [See Triolet.] (Mus.) Same as Triplet.
Same (") between letters, same reference to another word: Triolet
Nothing happened, we kept on with the game.
In this case, the word questioned is powdry
Look what dic.com says about this word:
Powdry
Pow"dry\, a. See Powdery.
Same (") between letters, same reference to another word: Powdery
So, it is just another way of calling the same thing, besides, dic.com says:
powdry- 1 dictionary result
I'm done, Your Honor :verysad:
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rofl rofl rofl
ok Tony!
Merry Christmas. The word is reset. powdry
You might even win with that word... ???
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:surrender: Well done Tony! Again!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
Rick
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Merry Christmas!! (http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=2612807571258&source=jl999)
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/t7742.gif)
(pls, click on greetings...) :P
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
Thanks for that post Tony. Nice card :TUP:
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how about a new word..... :whistling: :watchyawn:
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okay, from your post:
about
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bout
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boat
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bolt
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colt
It's Christmas morning where I am, Christmas afternoon where Tony is. I mis-timed this. I should have posted a couple hours ago to get everyone on Christmas day. So a belated Merry Christmas to some. :hearts:
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dolt
Thanks Sami, we have just finished (after two hours sat :D), our traditional Christmas family lunch :ss-shocked:
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delt
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dealt
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deal
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dedal
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decal
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ducal
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dual
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duel
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fuel
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full
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fully
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bully :whip:
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belly
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jelly
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felly
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nelly
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newly
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newsy
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news
(I read recently that dict.com was cited as one of the iPhone apps accused of secretly feeding back personal info from users. I wonder about using their website. Any thoughts?)
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hews
apps for phone and pc are known for sharing information back on a regular basis to "help" you have a better experience. Gotta have hi-speed just to run "safe" programs that have to check for updates, download patches, etc. Even legit programs can send search and browser data. Some integrate contacts, and other semi-private data. ANY application has the potential for sharing data or having a third party add-in, partner, etc that could compromise data. You just don't know!
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haws
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jaws
Duuuuuuuuh, duh... Duuuuuuuuh, duh... ...anyone hear that? :unsure: :ss-shocked: :unsure:
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jabs
I am off to China again tomorrow for 2 weeks. So I may or may not be able to access the forum. Depends if I can find a working proxy server.
Cheers
Rick
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jobs
(may there be more available in 2011!)
Have a great time Rick!
Sounds like a good way to start the new year.
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robs
Thanks Sami! And I hope a good job will come your way soon.
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lobs
Appreciate it. A NEW decade began today. :TUP:
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lobes
(The proxy server still works - but the free version has a restriction - I have to wait 20 seconds between page requests)
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globes
(Rick that is faster than my mother's "high speed" connection! rofl :banghead: )
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globs
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blobs
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blogs
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logs
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clogs
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cogs
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cols
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cops :police: :police:
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copes
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scopes
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stopes
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stapes
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scapes
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scrapes
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crapes
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crepes
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crepis
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ok..... did you just win again?
:surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
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Not sure... :whistling:
I have not checked yet... :D
Let's wait for Rick & Ed ;)
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creps
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cress
I told you Sami...
Good one Rick !! :TUP:
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WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :nofinger: :nofinger: :nofinger:
crep is an abreviation for crepitation, the only dictionary.com result listed. (I saw it when I did my search)
In the original rules, we agreed no abreviations, etc. See first post...
back to crepis
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Are we sure that dic. com works the same in all counties?
creps (krɛps)
— pl n
an informal name for training shoes
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I believe my post of "creps" is legitimate.
It may be an abbreviation of crepitation, but according to dic.com, it is "an informal name for training shoes" as Tony reported.
Sami, where did you see about that abbreviation? All that shows in my dic.com is the definition reported by Tony.
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:oops: :agree: :-[ :flowers:
I looked up CREP. Which has only abbreviation.
CREPS is valid. Sorry Rick! I apologize!
last word cress by Tony
dress
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press
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preys
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treys
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greys
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grays
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trays
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brays
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bays
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lays
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clays
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clams
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claps
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
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clops
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plops
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props
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prop
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crop
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drop
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droop
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droopy
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drooly :yuck:
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drool
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drools
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drolls
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rolls
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polls
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pills
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pilus
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pilum
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filum
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hilum
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hilus
Crikey! Seems like you guys changed to a different language while I was asleep!!
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hilts
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hills
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hillos
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hallos
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halloes
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hallows
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shallows
I agree.... I had no internet for days, come back to words that are quite foreign! CONNECTED again! :hapscream:
The tech said the cable was LOOSE at the pole causing my signal to drop out. Tightened and I was up and running again! :hapscream: :hapscream:
(until they climb the pole again.....)
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swallows
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wallows
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wallops
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gallops
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gallop
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wallop
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wallow
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swallow
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sallow
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shallow
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hallow
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halloa
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hallo
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halloo
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alloo
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allow
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alloy
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alley
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allay
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allday
–adjective
taking up, extending through, lasting for, or occurring continually during a day
:whistling:
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all-day
listed separately with same definition. no rule against hyphenation!
:D
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alday
:xmouth:
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Wait....isn't that two things Tony?
remove "-" AND remove an L?
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:rules:
The object is to change one letter ONLY, and make a new word....
" - " is not a letter, it's a symbol...
:whip: :whip:
:whistling:
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Hey Tony, that's not reasonable. If you are going to claim that a "-" is legitimate (because it is not specifically mentioned in the rules), then you also should accept that it be included in the "change one thing", even though it is not a letter.
Also, if the rule says to "change one letter only", you broke the rule when you added the hyphen, because you added something which is not a letter.
Finally, according to Tony, once a hyphen is added, it can never be removed, because only a letter can be changed!
Personally, I think hyphens should not be allowed, as they are not in the spirit of the competition.
Over to you, Judge Sami. :nofinger:
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Tony did not add the hyphen, I did.
But he did change two things :nofinger: (remove hyphen and removed letter).
Summary: Neither Tony nor Rick want a hyphen to be used in a word.
I will accept your request to add it to the rules (surprisingly this has not been adopted before now!)
That makes MY word all-day invalid.
On that day, I had two words to play. Decided to try the one with the hyphen to test the waters.... >:D
So we return to Tony's word: allday from January 20, 2011.
So I will have to choose my second word instead:
alday
(which happens to be the word that Tony tried to play and is now ineligible to play it...can't play on own word!)
rofl
It was a word used by Chaucer, considered obsolete, meaning continually.
and I may win the game with that....
rofl
Aren't you glad you asked for a ruling?? LOL
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Apologies Tony, for accusing you of adding the hyphen! :-[
Anyway, according to the Judges decision, they are gone for good! :yes:
aldat
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adat
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adit
I can't get into Dictionary com lately. Our IP seems to be blocking it from time to time. Does this happen to you too?
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audit
Nope, it works fine to me....
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audits
I couldn't get online. period. :banghead:
You might check with your ISP. Their name server may be having issues. I had that problem recently with samisite.com.
Reported it and it was resolved quickly.
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adits
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dits
No probs with dict dot com here.
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dita
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pita
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pits
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spits
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spites
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sprites
Did I mention that I took my old router to my mother's house so have wireless in the living room? It's slow but connected.
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sprits
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spruits
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spruiks
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spruik
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spruit
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sprit
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Spirit
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spirt
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spiry
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spire
(lots of these in Italy :yes:)
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spite
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sprite
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skrite
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skrike :'(
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shrike
:fly: When I grow up, I'm gonna to be an eagle.
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shrine
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strine
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Strife
could be bird with a fying suit
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strafe
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strafed
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Strafes
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strafers
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strafer
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strayer
Felix (outside cat) and I are considered strayers now.
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stayer
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slayer
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splayer
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player
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played
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layed >:D
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flayed
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flayer
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flaker
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slaker
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slake
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stake
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strake
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straked
Wow, quite a few words lately that I have not heard before!
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stroked
Yep...good list of words this time! :TUP:
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stroke
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Stoke
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stone
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stont
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stunt
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stunty
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stunts
Just finished watching final episode of season 5 Dexter (on that free site I mentioned).
Thanks Tony for encouraging me to watch it.
The season took the series back where it belonged.
WELL worth the watching!
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stuns
:TUP:
The worst part is that we must wait for a year to see it again.... :verysad:
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shuns
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shunt
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hunt
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hunte
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hunter
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hinter
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hinder
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kinder
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cinder
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tinder
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finder
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flinder
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blinder
(like that flinder word...will have to find ways to use it...sounds fake! ;))
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blinded
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brinded
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branded
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banded
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banted
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banter
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canter
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gallop
Haha, just joking! rofl
center
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enter
:D HaHa!
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tenter
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Tender
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fender
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Fended
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mended
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ended
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pended
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penned
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penner
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pinner
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panner
Used to do a bit of panning, but never found much gold! :-\
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panter
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painter
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painters
I panned for gold with my mother one day...that was ENOUGH! Back breaking and tedious! Got a few tiny chips/flakes of gold and put them into a pendent as a reminder of the HARD work!
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fainters
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fainter
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faintier
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??? but no surrender yet...
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paintier
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daintier
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dainties
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daintiest
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faintiest
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paintiest
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:surrender:
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pointiest
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pointwest
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:nofinger: "pointwest- no dictionary results"
Has Rick won it?
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rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
I KNEW that!! I spent more than half hour last nigt trying to find a legitimate word that could follow "pointiest" BEFORE Rick posted it, because that was the ONLY word that you, or Rick, or may be Ed, could use after my "paintiest"
I couldn't find any, so I just wanted to "scare" Rick posting a word that at first glance seems to be legitimate.
I would have liked to see his expression .. :D
Good move Rick !! :TUP: Congratulations, you won this game, unless Ed shows up with an impossible word... :ss-shocked:
Sorry for the joke Sami... :-[
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Haha Tony, you sure did scare me! I thought it would be impossible to find another word! Yes, you would have laughed at my expression!
Then I saw Sami's post, and fortunately, I had a new expression! haha!
So finally, maybe Tony's superiority in this game is cracking! Do you feel nervous, Tony? rofl
Anyway, let's wait a few hours. Ed often comes up with some surprises. Maybe I have not won yet.
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:whistling:
:watchyawn:
:sleepy:
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LOL Tony, you are a bad thing! :nofinger: rofl
I pronounce Rick winner. :judge: Congratulations! How about a word Rick! Ed will chime in when he can...
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:surrender: Well done Rick!
??? I wonder if this game could be entered into the Guinness book of Records.
Hey, :idea: lets hold the record for the longest dictionary of words that can't be used to create a new word by changing or adding a letter. What on earth in the universe for? For rofl !
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rofl :clapping:
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OK, let's start with a word from Ed's post:
record
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reword
I think it is gonna be a short game... :unsure:
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reward
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retard
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regard
English is really odd:
reward is pronounced reewoard but regard is pronounced reegaurd.
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regards
:-[ :verysad:
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retards
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No takers? I can see a word! :TUP:
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rewards
I've been kind of busy with a PC setting. After repair, I lost the Spanish Keyboard Layout and the new version does not have installed all languages .dll - Any hint? (I found the KBxxx.dll files on the old C: copy, may I use them?)
Writing in Spanish is very important for me; accented vowels, ñ, ¿, etc. I know that I can make them using Alt + numbers, but it is too boring...
Last minute:
DONE!
My son sent me a file called Keyboard Layouts.reg which installed the layouts into the register.
Now, I change my keyboard configuration with just one click (of course, the letters stamped on the keys do not change... :D but I know were to find them) :TUP:
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retards
(as in sealer retards the growth of bacteria....)
CONGRATS TONY! :hapscream: :clapping: :hapscream:
I was offline for a day...sorry...could not respond.
Glad your son came to rescue! Sounds like that file would be really helpful!
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Sami, your word retards was the one I posted before Tony's last post.
So back to Tony's word: rewards
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rewords
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:oops: Sorry!
reworks
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recorks
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records
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record
:oops: :oops: :-[
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:surrender: I think you have done it again, Tony!
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:banghead: :banghead: :surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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Just lucky.... :D
being in the right place at the right time
If we had play by turns, other results would be. :TUP:
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start again..... new word?
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OK, thanks :TUP:
From my last post:
lucky
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plucky
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plucks
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:nofinger: Bad Tony! :D
pluck
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luck
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lock
did you guys see the post under Toys and Games? Added a link to a silly video why kids need "smart pens". Tony the comical point of the video: The pens record sound that attaches to your notes. Excellent when a kid falls asleep in class...The pen listens for the sleeping student.
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clock
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flock
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frock
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Rock
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rocky
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tocky
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stocky
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sticky
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sicky
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sickly
(sicky = spammer that got through earlier today with foul intent)
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sickle
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pickle
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Fickle
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nickle
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tickle >:D
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ickle
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mickle
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Mickle?? My dictionary doesn't have that word. Has line of ??
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It's OK fo me:
mick·le
[mik-uhl] Show IPA
–adjective Archaic .
great; large; much.
Origin:
before 900; Middle English mikel < Old Norse mikill; replacing Middle English michel, Old English micel ( see much); cognate with Old High German mihil, Gothic mikils, akin to Latin magnus, Greek mégas
rickle
Wao...
sickle
pickle
fickle
nickle
tickle
mickle
rickle
ickle
I think that will be all for "...ickles" :ss-shocked: :v8slap: ... or not??
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mackle
I was looking up word from itouch. When I got to a real computer, mickle was indeed listed and acceptable.
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Sami, mackle can't go after rickle :nofinger:
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I didn't realize that you played that word. sorry!
ruckle
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rackle
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tackle :fish:
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tackled
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tackles
(I need to bring the thread up to date with wins... will get to that this week...)
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tackler
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tickler
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stickler
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stickier
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sticker
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slicker
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licker :P :yuck:
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flicker
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clicker
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clacker
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slacker
:thankyousign: Thanks for moving that post Tony! :hapscream: :hapscream: :hapscream:
You can leave a redirect if you want, or uncheck those options and just move it. On bad posts I don't redirect. On posts that are in the wrong area, just moved for better organization I do.
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smacker
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stacker
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stacked
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shacked
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shackled
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shackler
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shackier
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shakier
(updated reference thread with current wins....Current game started on Feb 23rd...)
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snakier
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sneakier
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sneaker
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speaker
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peaker
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beaker
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Weaker
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weaken
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weakens
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wakens
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waken
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taken
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token
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woken
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soken
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spoken
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spoke
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spike
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poke
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two letters :D
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spite
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rofl rofl rofl
I thought I put POKE in after SPOKE! :ss-shocked: I didn't see SPIKE!
spit
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split
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splat
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splot
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plot
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ploat
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float
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plat
Had to look up ploat. good word.
(Some people have word-a-day calendars, I have an online game to give me my new words. :TUP:
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plait
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plant
Nice to see you join the games! :welsign:
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Hehehe
slant
yeah, what can I say, I'm a nerd :) I couldn't resist!
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Hey wait! Sami, your word "plat" had 2 changes! :nofinger:
Back to float
Welcome to the game Sherry (is that what we should call you?) 8)
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bloat
Sherry's fine :)
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gloat
Hi Sherry, welcome to the game. :flowers:
It was about time to have another girl around, Sami needs reinforcement to vindicate the wrongly called "weak" gender rofl
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goat :P
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moat
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moan >:(
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moany
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moony
[rules for this game are on 1st post (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.0) in the thread... And before Tony tries tell you differently, using the S to make a plural IS ACCEPTABLE in this game! :yes: :yes: rofl And Tony, thanks for the "wrongly called" weaker gender. ]
:oops: :agree:
It almost happened again!!! I think I am at the bottom of the thread and post a proper one letter change only to find that there are words in between! :ss-shocked: :v8slap: Posted SCANT thinking the last word was SLANT! Hit save and suddenly my SCANT shows up after MOANY!
Clicking NEW takes me to the new posts so I can read them, but not to the LAST post... I will have to be more careful.
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loony
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HEY! Who are you calling a
loon?
:P rofl
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lion
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lien
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Lies
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plies
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polies
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polices
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Policies
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policied
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policed
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police
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polite
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politer
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polier
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poller
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piller
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filler
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filter
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tilter
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tilted
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jilted
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wilted
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wilded
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wilder
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milder
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mildew
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mildewy
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mildews
more than one kind of mildew :yuck:
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mildens
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milden
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milken
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milked
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bilked
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balked
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balker
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walker
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waller
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taller
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talker
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stalker
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staller
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stalled
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stelled
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stilled
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swilled
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skilled
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skillet
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skillets
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:-\ :surrender:
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Tony is the winner of this game and will be noted in the winning record log on the other thread.
I split all posts since this and moved them to their own thread on the fun and games board.
My posts were considered rude and offensive so they have no business being on this thread.
I hope my apologies are really accepted and that play can resume at some point in the future.
It has been a joy to play this game with you...
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New game starting now:
joy :)
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job
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jot
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lot
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plot
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pilot
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piloti
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pilotis
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pilots
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plots
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blots
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bots
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bolts
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balts
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malts
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malty
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salty
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silty
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silt
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Wilt
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tilt
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tilth
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filth
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fifth
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firth
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Girth
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birth
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mirth
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murth
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furth
(not the city)
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urth
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:surrender:
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New word Tony. You win. :)
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winter :D
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winder
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minder
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miner
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minor
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manor
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major
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mayor
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payor
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Payer
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payee
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payees
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payers
Good move Rick!! :D
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players
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platers
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paters
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patera
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partera
Good word Tony!
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parter
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partner
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pardner
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pardners
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partners
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:surrender:
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:surrender: 3rd try to look up words.... :surrender:
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new word:
trying
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truing
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trueing
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???
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treeing
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teeing
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toeing
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loeing
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loping
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looping
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Looking
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hooking
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hoking
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joking :P :D
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juking
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Puking
:yuck:
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poking
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paoking
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Tony, I question whether your word "paoking" is legitimate for the game. I understand it is the old name for the city of Shaoyang, in Henan province in China. It is a name only, and has no common meaning.
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Yes, you are right Rick.
Dic. com:
paoking
- 1 dictionary result
Paoking Definition
Dictionary.com
Pao·king
[Chin. bou-king] Show IPA
–noun Older Spelling .
Baoqing.
Also, Wade-Giles , Pao·ch'ing [bou-ching] Show IPA
I read only that in red, and I thought Paoking was an older meaning of Spelling rofl rofl
Ignore my word and keep on with the game, I'm kind of busy at this moment. :-[
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piking
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spiking
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spicing
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splicing
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slicing
OK, who will be first to find a way out of this "ing" rut? :-\
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slicking
(haven't seen a way to do it... :-\)
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slicing
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Tony, your word is the same as my last post.
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licking
(following Sami's "slicking")
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clicking
:-[ :-[
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clinking
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clonking
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clanking
this "ing" chain seems to be very long....
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clacking
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lacking
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slacking
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blacking
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blocking
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flocking
We are approaching the end of this chain... :unsure:
The only way out will be adding the "s" at the end to restart the "ing" series again :(
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flacking
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flicking
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flecking
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fecking
Easy with next word... :unsure:
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feckin
Finally, out of the "ing" thing! :yes:
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??? :-\
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:surrender:
:TUP: Rick!
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Wow, I finally won a game! :hapscream:
OK, let's start with a word from Tony's signature:
fish
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dish
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wish
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whist
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wish to whist :oops:
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try again Tony :)
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wisht
Sorry :-[ was a mistyping error...
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whisht
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whist
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wist
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waist
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wast
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west
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wost
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wort
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Wart
(King Arthur was nicknamed wart in youth according to "Camelot")
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warty
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party :bdballoon:
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parity
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rarity
(like my wins in this game! :-[)
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rarify
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rarefy
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rarely
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yarely
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barely
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warely
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warily
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wirily :idea:
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:clapping:
??? ??? :surrender:
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wilily
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willy
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willey
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willet
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willer
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tiller
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titler
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tiler
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tailer
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sailed
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:noshake: :D
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Try again Sami.
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tailed
typo sorry! :oops:
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tiled
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tied
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ted
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teed
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feed
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feted
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fetid
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fetis
I already know the next word! >:D
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There are at least six words that could go... ;)
Hope this is the one you expected :D (the one with more continuity... :))
feti
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feta
The one I had in mind was "fetish" >:D
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fetal
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festal
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vestal >:D
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Unless I purposely misspell a word,I have no word
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vesta
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vista
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visna
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visa
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via
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vial
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veal
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veil
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veal
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Sami, you are not paying attention! :whip:
veal was Tony's previous post
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:thankyousign:
I logged in from the phone and by accident I went to LAST post instead of NEW posts.
The phone skipped past Tony's post.
I should have opened the form and scrolled down to see list of played words.
ceil
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deil
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dell
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deli
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dele
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dere
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here
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hire
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shire
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shirk
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smirk
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smerk
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??? :surrender:
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:surrender:
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Wow, another one! That's a record for me! :hapscream:
New word:
walk
Been doing a lot of bush walking on the trip. Going walkabout! :)
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talk
Rick, have you installed SKYFIRE browser on your cell phone (iphone)? Allows you to see FLASH on your apple products. Works well on my itouch...
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tall
Thanks for the Skyfire tip Sami. I just installed it and will give it a go.
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tail
I used it on my windows phone for years for a more iphone/itouch feel and more realistic browsing than mobile IE that is so bad. Only recently I found that it was available for iphone/itouch/ipad and android phones. Really pleased with it on my itouch!
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trail
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Rail
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pail
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Pair
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paid
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laid
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loid
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loin
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loan
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lean
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clean
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glean
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gleam
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gloam
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loam
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loamy
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loams
-
gloams
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gleams
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glams
Right now I am in central Australia, we call the Red Centre. The sandy soil here is very red, but more like a burnt orange colour. We are at a spectacular place called Ayers Rock. It is a huge rock standing in the middle of the desert. Yesterday we walked about 12km around the base of the rock. Check it on Google.
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glass
Huge, imposing, seen up close should be even more impressive, and it's only "the tip of the iceberg" :ss-shocked:
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lass
Googled. Read about it's origins. Fascintating stories. The coarse sandstone is very similar in color to the sandstone in Germany where I grew up. Orange-red.
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last
This word was used in another game. Can it be re-used?
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past
as long as it has not been played in current game, it is valid.
each win resets the word lists
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plast
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plat
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Flat
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fiat
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fiar
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filar
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pilar
-
polar
My trip to Antarctica in 2000/2001 was one of my most memorable trips - trip of a lifetime!
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apolar
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nice one. think you have another game... :surrender:
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Well done, Tony! You are back in the winners saddle! :surrender:
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:TUP:
saddle
(I didn't check for continuity...)
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saddler
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swaddler
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waddler
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waddlier
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???
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It seems that the initial word "saddler', selected from Rick's last post, took the shortest way to the end (there was another path that could have been longer). Should I restart with another word?
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OK, fine by me.
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OK, I will post as soon as Sami gives the go ;)
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:TUP: GO!
lost power for hours. someone hit a power relay box in my area and took out power to about 100 homes last night. power restored this evening.
saddest part is that my old tv in living room has been ON for last 1.5 years (w help from battery backup). last time it was turned off it took 8+ hours to turn on again. this time it is done. :'( have had it since mid 1980's and can not afford to replace it now... :'(
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OK, let's pick an easy word from last post that hasn't been used yet:
relay
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replay
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repay
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prepay
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:v8slap: I looked at prepay...thought it was played before. Now I have no other words.
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preday
I could put "prepays" and close the game. Same thing can be done now... :D
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Preday? :clapping: congrats I think you won another game!!
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:surrender:
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Sorry folks, this was also another short game, shouldn't go to the records. I didn't know it when started... :unsure: (it could be finished with "predays").
As you should know, to start a game, I like to choose a word from the last post which has never been used in ANY previous game. Sometimes, there are only a few or just one word to choose from :)
In this case, let's try:
think
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thank
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tank
I will post those last couple wins...I think we said more than 5 qualifies, and certainly the word preday is unusal enough it needs recording.
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stank
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stink
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stunk
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strunk
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struck
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stuck
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tuck
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truck
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trick
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tick
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tic
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sic
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sit
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six
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vsix
You guys will tell me if the word is legitimate :unsure:
vsix - 1 dictionary result
[vee-siks] Show IPA
–noun Automotive .
a six-cylinder V-engine.
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I don't think it is legitimate, Tony, because dic dot com shows it as v-six. We agreed a while ago that hyphens are not allowed.
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I agree with Rick. sorry.
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tix
P.S.
I think that hyphen is not part of the word. I guess they write it just to show the pronunciation.
Look at this example where hyphen is used twice:
tiverton - 1 dictionary result
Tiv·er·ton [tiv-er-tn] Show IPA
–noun
a town in SE Rhode Island. 13,256.
If you realize, you will see that the hyphen used regularly in many words :-\
This is just a comment, I have already changed my word. ;)
:TUP:
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tit >:D
Tony, I think the hyphen is part of the word. The part showing pronunciation is [vee-siks]
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titi
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tiki
CLARIFICATION:
Search Entry: vsix - 1 dictionary result
V-six /ˈviˈsɪks/ Show Spelled
[vee-siks] Show IPA
–noun Automotive .
a six-cylinder V-engine.
(Even the engine type V-engine is hypenated.)
This is exactly the same pattern as in "allday" which was the word that we used to determine that hyphenated words could not be used.
discussion here: http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg12869#msg12869
Search Entry: allday - 1 dictionary result
all-day /ˈɔlˌdeɪ/ Show Spelled
[awl-dey] Show IPA
–adjective
taking up, extending through, lasting for, or occurring continually during a day, especially the hours of daylight; daylong: an all-day tour of the city; an all-day lollipop.
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wiki
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wike
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bike
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bikie
-
bikkie
(wish I had one)
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bickie
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hickie
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hickier
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pickier
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pickler
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picker
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licker :P
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flicker
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flicked
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licked
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slicked
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slicken
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sicken
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sucken
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I think that word is Capitalized, proper noun. Rick & Ed, how do you read it?
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I have seen similar cases before, where the word is capitalised, but it does not seem to be a proper noun. It is not the name of a person or place, but a general "jurisdiction of a mill".
My opinion is that it is OK.
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ok....
sucked
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shucked
I love oysters!!!
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then you must be a
shucker
(oysters = :yuck:)
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chucker
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chuckler
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chuckle
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chuckles
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chackles
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chackle
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hackle
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shackle
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spackle
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
2.
to patch with Spackle.
It's also a brand. You tell me if is not legitimate.
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legit Tony. Heard it as a verb on many occasions, and even used it myself re: filling nail holes in walls. :TUP:
speckle
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speckled
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spackled
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shackled
-
chackled
-
hackled
-
hackler
-
heckler
-
heckle
-
deckle
-
deckled
-
heckled
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hockled
(have mercy...please break this line of words... :verysad:)
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hockle
Hope this word can take another road... :(
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huckle
:-\ dont know how to change direction.. :'(
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ruckle
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truckle
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truckie
:hapscream: broke it!
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:surrender:
Congrats Sami, I give up!
I'm leaving tomorrow and will be out for three weeks.
Hope to find a way to be in touch.
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Have a safe trip. :TUP: Enjoy!
See you soon!
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I found "truckee" on Dict.com. It is a river. I also thought "Treckie" was the name of a Star Trek fan, but its not in Dict.com. Probably not officially a word yet.
Have a safe trip Tony.
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I am back online! We had a fantastic 2 weeks travelling the Gibb River Rd (650km) in far north-western Australia. It is a very remote and spectacular area. We had to be self-sufficient in drinking water, electricity, food etc, with our small off-road trailer. The roads are very rough and dusty, and several deep rivers and numerous creeks to drive through! Anyhow, we arrived to the coast and civilisation yesterday.
There is still about 6 weeks to go on the trip, but I should be online most of the way back home.
Do you have a new word Sami?
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remote
From your post! Sounds like a fun, hard expedition. :clapping: I can imagine the grin on your face as you type.
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demote
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demode
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decode
Hi Rick...welcome back.
Hi Ed... thank you for your whishes.
I'm 8500 Km away from home... :'(
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decoder
I'm around 10,000km from home, by car!
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decolor
I am 0km from home. :)
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recolor
decoder
I'm around 10,000km from home, by car!
:ss-shocked: :ss-shocked: :v8slap:
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Wait!!! Sami you changed 2 letters.
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:ss-shocked: :v8slap: :agree: :thankyousign: I did not see that.
Take word back to decoder
and post this:
decoyer
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decoyed
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decayed
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delayed
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delayer
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delater
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relater
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relate
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related
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rebated
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rebaited
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??? :-\
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:surrender:
You have done it again Tony! How do you do it? ???
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New word please. :TUP:
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redbaited
(2 games in a row prematurely ended. Would a time lapse limit before a new game is started work?)
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redbaiter
Well done Ed! :clapping:
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redbaiters
Sorry... :-\
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:surrender: ???
CONGRATS Ed! :TUP: Start a new word please.
No need to have break between, usually starting with simplistic word causes a longer game.
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new word = okay
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okey
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obey
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bey
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bay
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blay
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olay
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flay
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fley
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fly
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fy
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Nope.. can't accept it based on the 4 results in Dictionary.com I see.
They are a -suffix and 3 abbreviations. All of which are excluded. Unless you see something I can not...
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Tony, I think Sami is correct.
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foy
Sorry :oops:
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fey
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hey
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they
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thy
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shy
(I cheated, to force the signature to the bottom! rofl)
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she
;)
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shed
In Australia, it is traditional, every man must have his "shed" in the backyard, his private place.
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shied
We have a ton of sheds here. My grandfather labeled the door to his "The Poutin House" (place to go and pout... :D and my grandmother HATED it!)
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shield
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shiel
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chiel
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chill
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child
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chile
Not the country Chile, but: "a variant spelling of chilli"
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childe
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chide
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chider
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hider
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hinder
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cinder
(goes with I am burning up! Air conditioning OUT and it is HOT in here! :'( :banghead:
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tinder
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tindery
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cindery
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cinders
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ciders
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cider
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cyder
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cyber
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caber
Isn't "cyber-" a prefix? ???
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caper
I think Tony is correct. My understanding is that cyber- is a prefix, as per dict dot com: used in the formation of compound words
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:agree: :oops: :thankyousign:
I did NOT look up the word before posting and should have!
resetting word to Tony's:
cyder
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cader
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cade
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clade
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glade
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gade
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fade
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faded
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fated
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farted :oops:
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parted
:D oops sign funny Rick.
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partied :bdballoon:
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parties
:bdballoon:
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paries
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parles
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parries
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Check your word Sami.... :)
two hours left to fly home... ;)
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:oops: :agree: :thankyousign:
parle
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parled
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parley
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barley
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bailey
:banghead:
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barney
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Sami, could you check your word?
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I thought my word "barney"was after "barley". I did not see bailey! :( But seems I was at first new word not at last post!!! :banghead: :banghead: I should not play this game! :verysad:
BAILEY is last word....
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bailer
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baiter
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waiter
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waiver
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wailer
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vailer
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nailer
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hailer
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hauler
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hauled
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mauled
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miauled
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:surrender: well done Tony! Very clever word.
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:clapping: :TUP: :surrender:
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:TUP:
New word, just in case Ed does not show up, from Rick's post:
word
This word, even if has been widely used, has never been used as a word
Sorry for the redundancies :ss-shocked:
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sword
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swore
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wore
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whore >:D
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whort
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whurt
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whur
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whir
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whirl
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whirr
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whirs
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whirls
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whirrs
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chirrs
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chirps
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chirp
-
chirk
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chiru
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??? (where do you come up with these words! are you a professional linguist?)
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rofl
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:-\ What is your secret, Tony? Maybe Sami is right! :clapping:
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Should I take this as a surrender? :whistling:
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Yes, I am afraid so :surrender:
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:-\ :surrender: :-\
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Well, OK guys, but know that there was at least another word: chiro :D
and this word could be followed by cheiro, and so on... ;)
New word, from Rick's post:
secret
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secre
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sucre
monetary unit of Ecuador, 1886, named for Antonio José de Sucre , Venezuelan general.
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sacre
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sacra
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sabra
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labra
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laba :whistling:
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lava
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java
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jiva
-
iva
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ivy
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tivy
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tiny
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tidy
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tide
Hey Tony, your photobucket image is not loading. You wanna send it to me and I will put it on the samisite server to pull it into your profile?
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tilde
Which image doesn't load Sami? I checked Photobucket and everything seems to be OK... ???
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tile
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tine
Your fisherman pic under your name would not load. Working fine now. But was asking if you wanted me to put it on samisite.com server so you don't have to use the pb addy for it? little birdie told me your birthday is coming up.... got anything special planned?
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time
I didn't see the problem with the picture :unsure:. Same should happen with all my pictures on the forum; all are loaded on Pb. It's OK for me to put it on your server, just tell me what you need.
I didn't plane anything special, may be others will... ;)
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tice
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Lice. :yuck:
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slice
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sliced
Well this morning ststacytucker9 was banned because the link taken out of signature was made active again AND the same person signed up with another user name for the sole purpose of promoting the same site. (As though I could not tell... :)) It appears that aidenmatthew1 (also showing up in the introductions thread with stacy) is doing the same thing. Wonder how long till he puts his links back. :) Sometimes it is just fun to play with these spammers. Make them work for their links. rofl
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slicer
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splicer
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spliced
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spiced
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spice
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spire
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spite
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sopite
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somite
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smite
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semite
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shemite
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shemites
:-\ Sorry, I don't find any other word...
Good find Rick :TUP:
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:surrender:
new word Rick :clapping:
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:whistling:
:watchyawn:
:sleepy:
:D
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Sorry guys, I was away at my cabin in the mountains! Snowed too!
New word, from Tony's post:
find
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mind
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mild
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mile
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mill
I'm writting using a small 10' screen emergency notebook.
My PC went bananas again... :(
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fill
Tony! Gracious. You have more issues with your systems. I am so sorry... Hope it is something that can easily be repaired..
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filly
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silly
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silty
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sixty
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sixte
-
:-\ ???
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sixth
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sith
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sithe
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TONY>>>>>!
I typed SIT at the same time and it would not let me post because you hit post before I did!
:whip:
Now I have to find a word.....
update:
lithe
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blithe :D
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blite
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lite
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liter
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litter
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latter
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latte
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lotte
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lote
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lota
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lot
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lox
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fox
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foxy
I am flying up to my boat tomorrow and will be cruising around the next 2 weeks. I will still have internet from time to time, but there may be days where I am anchored at islands where there is no signal. So don't wait for me if the game needs to move on.
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fogy
good to know. How relaxing does that sound.
Starting wednesday I expect I will do less posting in the daytime...change is coming for me, again... :) :luck:
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foggy
fingers crossed for you, Sami!
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fogey
Don't worry you both, I will be here, doing the same thing... :(
Imagine that those islands are a paradise for fishing :verysad:
Enjoy :wave:
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bogey
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dogey
I will be here morning and night. :yes: And might be able to slide in during the day, but not likely... :noshake:
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dopey :P
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dopy
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dope
On the island now, heading out in the boat this morning for the next 2 weeks. Hopefully I can get an internet signal most of the time.
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cope
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coupe
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couple
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copple
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coppled
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toppled
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topple
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toppie
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koppie
-
:-\ ???
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You got it Rick! :TUP: :clapping:
:surrender:
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Wow! Nice surprise! :hapscream:
New word: post
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lost
(again :D Congrats!)
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glost
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ghost
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ghast
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aghast
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agast
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agist
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gist
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girt
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Dirt
As in.. Older than dirt.. :)
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diet
"As in.. Older than dirt.." ???
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divet
-
rivet
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revet
-
rewet
-
crewet
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crewel
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crenel
-
crinel
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cronel
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crone
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crony
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rony
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tony :D
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Haha good one Tony! :TUP:
And is it an accurate description: high-toned; stylish? 8)
tory
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toro
high-toned; stylish... That's me!! :D :D
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torso
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:clapping: :TUP: :clapping: like that exchange.
toro
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Sami, check again.
toro was Tony's post.
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:oops:
reset to torso
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torsi
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tarsi
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farsi
-
farse
-
farce
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face
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faced
-
facet
-
faucet
-
fascet
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fasces
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faces
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feces :yuck:
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fyces
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fykes
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tykes
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dykes
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dukes
(my "weekend" has finally begun mon/tues :hapscream:)
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dukws
(my "weekend" has finally begun mon/tues :hapscream:)
???
Do you mean a long weekend? Why?
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dukw
Tony, I am not sure dukw (or dukws) is a legitimate word. I believe it is an abbreviation. Even though it does not say that in dict.com, it does show it as all capital letters: DUKW.
It is actually a manufacturing code:
the D indicates a vehicle designed in 1942,
the U meant "utility (amphibious)",
the K indicated all-wheel drive and
the W indicated two powered rear axles
I think if someone can successfully find a following word, then we let it go, but I don't think it should be a winning word. If there is no following word, I think we should go back to Sami's word: dukes, and continue from there.
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Yes, you are right Rick, I was also wondering, but dic.com says is a noun and not an abbreviation, so that's why I wrote it. Probably it was born as an abbreviation and then legalized and accepted as a legitimate word. ???
In any case:
dikes
P.S.
Thanks for the explanation of the letters meaning :TUP:
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dekes
I think you are also correct, Tony, that it started as an abbreviation, but then came into common use as the name for that vehicle. Anyway, I think it is better that we have skipped over it.
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deke
Some people have sat/sun off. I get mon/tues these days, freedom for 1.5 days and I treasure it... :hapscream:
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peke
Hope you are enjoying being Sami.
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poke
I changed your question. I am enjoying "being" during this 1.5 day off. :hapscream:
As to the other word, it is NOT applicable.
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spoke
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spoken
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spokes
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spikes
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spires
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spire
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spirea
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spiraea
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:surrender: :TUP:
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:surrender: :surrender: :clapping: :clapping: :TUP:
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wow, I think I won the last one too - is there a new champion evolving? rofl rofl rofl
New word: font
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front
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frond
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fond
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pond
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pony
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puny
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luny
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lune
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lunet
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lunt
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aunt
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ant
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any
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many
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moany
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moan
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mosan
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moban
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Moban seems to be a trade mark... ??? :unsure:
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back to mosan
I just read
moban (lower case)
"noun
antipsychotic drug"
and did not take the time to read further. Sorry Reset...
I have not found another word.
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:surrender:
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:surrender:
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just
:D
:TUP:
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jest
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fest
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Best
(Tony I think, with Rick a close second in this game! :clapping: :TUP: :clapping:)
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besit
LOL :TUP:
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berit
Sami, I think a "close" second is very generous. I am far behind Tony. But watch out, Tony, I am coming! haha
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merit
Come on guys... these winnings are cyclic, like the biorhythm.
Winning time will come for each one of us... :whistling: :watchyawn: :sleepy:
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merits
Note: this is the verb, not the noun plural! 8)
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:verysad: :surrender: :verysad:
I have only won 2 games ever. So I count that your number is not only far closer to Tony.
And my biorhythm shows I am already dead. rofl
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:surrender:
This was really a quick checkmate.
Congratulations Rick
:TUP:
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Wow! I can't believe it! :hapscream:
New word: grin
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agrin
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again
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gain
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gait
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wait
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ait
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git :P
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gait
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bait
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wait!! stop stop stop!!!!
Tony, we have had gait already, just a few posts ago, and it was you who posted it!!! rofl
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:-[ Sorry, I didn't check... (it sounded familiar to me...) :D
gith
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grith
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grits
I didn't see it either. :verysad:
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grots
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trots
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rots
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rats
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rates
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grates
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grapes
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gapes
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napes
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napas
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nappas
shows as a word (plural of nappa) but dunno.
Was hoping Tony would play a word. I searched yesterday and did not find one other than this.
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nappes
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nappies
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pappies
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poppies
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puppies :dogwagging:
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guppies
Hope you get bigger fish than guppies, Tony! 8)
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yuppies
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buppies
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bippies
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hippies :boogie:
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kippies
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koppies
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koppies ? ???
Quote dic.com:
No results found for koppies
Please try spelling the word differently, searching another resource, or typing a new word.
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Ok that is very strange. ... my dic.com shows this:
noun (in South Africa)
a small hill.
But if you/others can not verify, lets move word back to your word Kippies.[/i]
Screen print and LINK to page: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/koppies
(http://www.samisite.com/external/koppies.jpg)
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toppies
It is really strange, after your post I did another check and get a different result; your same result... ???
Note that my quote of dic.com was copy & paste, I did not type it.
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topples
I believe you. Maybe they were updating the site or something.
If you could not verify the word, I would have gone back to the previous word, even if my dic.com listed it.
Glad you were able to see it.
Finally broke the "ies" pattern. :hapscream:
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stopples
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stipples
I notice that the next most obvious word was used back in late 2010. Just wondering if we should increase the challenge in the game, by not allowing words used in the last 12 months (in any game in that time), instead of only in the current game. The search function could easily be used for this. Anyway, if you think it interesting, we could try it for one game, then decide whether to continue like that, or go back to the previous rule.
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tipples
Wow. That would definitely make the game harder. Search on each word too.
Will go with what you guys decide.. A trial would be interesting
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nipples
I'm with you guys. As you have noticed, I always use, whenever possible, a word never used before..
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ripples
OK, then let's try it for one game, starting with the next game. Then we can decide whether to continue it or not.
The next game may be very short! :D
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cripples
:TUP:
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crippled
(LOL.... I may not get to play the game. LOL....I am bad at this game to begin with.)
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rippled
Maybe my suggestion just handed Tony more winnings! Seems he has been secretly practicing the new rule for some time! :v8slap:
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trippled
:D
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tripple
:D
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tipple
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tippee
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tippet
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trippet
If this was the next game, I would not be allowed to use that word, because Tony used it in a previous game, on 14-11-2010. The next game will be interesting! :TUP:
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strippet
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stripper >:D
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strepper
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stropper
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stroppier
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???
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:surrender: ??? :-\
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You win again, Tony! :clapping:
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I was just warming up for the next game >:D rofl
From the top menu on this page:
help
Now the game becomes slower for each answer. Help me to control the words, in case it is repeated.
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yelp
:judge: FROM RICK'S POST... SPECIAL RULE IN PLACE FOR THIS GAME:
Just wondering if we should increase the challenge in the game, by not allowing words used in the last 12 months (in any game in that time), instead of only in the current game.
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kelp
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kelt
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gelt
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welt
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belt
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beld
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bell
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jell
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jel
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jol
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jog
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joog
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jong
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long
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longe
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lounge
used jan 2010 so that is acceptable right?
??? Clarification please: Post of word not played for a year... Do you mean:
1) year before date of POST (in my post, it would be anything earlier than October 13th (today's date), OR
2) year before date of THE GAME (which started with Tony's post on October 9th)
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loungy
I wouldn't use this word if it wasn't the winning word, but I had no choice... :-\
I didn't find another one and somebody else would use it.
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:-\
I think the date should be the date of the post. This is less complicated and the search function can easily be used. So, a word cannot be used if it was used at any time within the previous 12 months of the date of the current post.
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ok. I give up.... :surrender: Congratulations!!! :clapping:
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Okay, thanks, here we go with a new word:
from Rick's post:
search
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starch
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stanch
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stench
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stenchy
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:surrender:
Soon as I saw you added the y I knew that would be difficult!
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Yea...it was already difficult since 'starch'
The game was too short to be considered as such, I guess it should be longer than ten answers.
Let's wait for Sami.
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OK. Seems Sami is quite busy these days.
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Yes, It seems to...
good for her :)
:whistling:
:watchyawn:
:sleepy:
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Tony, I suggest you go ahead with a new word.
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Okay Rick, from your post:
ahead
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head
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heid
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heer
Sorry to have disappeared. Not by choice. Offline on thursday and traveling for work on Friday. Back again.
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Welcome back Sami,
check your word, travelling left you kind of "jet lag"
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hies
:oops: I thought I saw the word heir.
So besides having sinus problems, I am blind too. :v8slap: :verysad: Falling apart over here.
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check your word again Sami... :whistling: :sleepy:
heid -> hies :v8slap:
Welcome to the club!
rofl
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:banghead: :banghead:
ie or ei... they are the same right? :verysad:
:'( :verysad: :-[ Sorry.
hid
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hod
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hold
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sold
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solid
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solidi
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??? I came in last night but did not post. Hoped someone else would since I could not find another word...
:surrender:
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solids
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solidus
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:surrender:
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>:D
New word?
:D
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Yes, new word! :banghead:
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rofl
From your signature:
chop
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chopa
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chota
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chott
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chout
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Hey Rick, it seems that Sami is kind of busy these days...
Yesterday was her birthday and even so, she didn't show up...
I suggest to hold the game and wait for her, don't you think so?
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OK, Tony, good idea. Hope Sami is OK.
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SOOO SORRY! I am fine. Did not mean to cause concern.
Simply had no internet access for days. :banghead:
And unable to get to samisite from work pc due to limited online access.
Tried to post from phone but could not sustain connection when I tried.
Battery/reset issues with it so that didn't work either. Both issues resolved now and am back.
Should have gone to friend/neighbor to post. I apologize for dissappearance.
Now I need to check my 1000 emails that have built up... :verysad:
shout
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shouty
Welcome back Sami
It's good to know that everything is fine with you.
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snouty
:wave:
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snooty
Welcome back Sami! :clapping:
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snoot
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snort
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snorty
(Note: it's not related with previous word...)
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snorts
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shorts
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shirts
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shirrs
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shirks
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sharks
^ ^ ^
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shacks
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shucks
I love oysters, especially the fresh ones I get right off the rocks!
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shocks
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hocks
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hicks
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chicks
-
chocks
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checks
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chucks
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hucks
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ducks
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ducs
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dubs
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daubs
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dauby
-
mauby
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mauvy
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marvy
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mardy
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tardy
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hardy
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hurdy
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hurds
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hurts
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harts
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karts
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carts
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clarts
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clarets
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carets
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cadets
-
cades
-
cedes
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ceded
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coded
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corded
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carded
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carder
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larder
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lardier
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pass until dic.com returns available...
the whole day unable to access it :-\
here we go!!
hardier
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harder
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yarder
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warder
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awarder
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awarded
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awardee
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:surrender:
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:hapscream:
:D
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Hey! Maybe Sami has a brainwave! Someone has got to stop your winning streak!!
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rofl
You're right Rick, don't count your chickens before they hatch !!
I'm sure that her delay answering is due to a brain storm and a resource searching that she is doing to try finding a word...
:clapping:
:D
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I hope you are right, Tony. Sami, you need to stop Tony winning. I have tried, but run out of puff! Up to you! :yes:
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I truly thought I posted this... :surrender: I know I came in here and researched online... Guess I forgot to post it.
Sorry ...not able to break the streak.
(My kitten is trying to type. Persistent little thing! Does NOT like the word "NO!" But she is sweet tempered, curious and very friendly.)
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:clapping:
OK, here we go:
streak
<<<...not able to break the streak>>>
Not heard before, I had to Googled it! :D
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streaky
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streamy
"break a streak" refers to stopping a string of repeating events. Could be a string of wins or losses.
In your case Tony, you have such a lovely list of wins. You have earned all of them.
Rick and I are trying to get a few for ourselves. :flowers:
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stream
(better to wipe out that "y" since the beginning...) ;)
Well, it's good to know that I - a no-English-speaker -, added some pepper to the game :TUP:
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scream
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screak
-
creak
-
creaky
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screaky
-
screaks
-
streaks
-
streeks
-
steeks
-
sleeks
-
sleets
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sleety
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sleet
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gleet
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glee
As in the musical comedy-drama Fox television series :D
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gleep
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sleep
I like the show GLEE. :TUP:
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asleep
:sleepy:
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:surrender:
Sami, you really left the gate open for that one!!
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:verysad: :surrender: :verysad:
Whoops.
Congratulations Tony....again. :clapping:
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Come on guys, please do not be discouraged, it's only a game, I have been just lucky.
Hope I am not boring you.. :(
Please, do not stop playing, there only remain three of us...
Here we go with an easy one from Rick's post:
gate
:TUP:
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grate
-
rate
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crate
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crated
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rated
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grated
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grater
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greater
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greeter
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greeted
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greened
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greener
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preener
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preenter
Probably I would had close the game just changing the last "r" with a "d" to Rick's word, but I think we have had enough with those d's
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preenters
Note: that's a verb, not a plural! :boogie:
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reenters
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reenter
You guys had some really tough words going! :clapping:
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teenter
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teeter
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teemer
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themer
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therer
I couldn't understand the use of 'themer' or 'therer'. On dic.com they refer to 'them' and 'there', but don't give a single example of a phrase using themer or therer:
We saw them yesterday.
I gave them the books.
It's them, across the street.
It isn't them.
The boys' parents objected to them hiking without adult supervision.
He don't want them books. :-\
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herer
Yes, I could not understand it either. And it seems the same for my word today: herer
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??? ???
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herero
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hereto
-
whereto
I think there is only one more word left...
Good luck ;)
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thereto
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I think Sami found that one word! :surrender:
Well done Sami!
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:surrender:
It was really a tough match!
Congrats Sami
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has
Start with a simple word from your post. :)
Pure luck and timing were on my side this time. A RARE occasion.
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haos
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chaos
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chaps
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cheaps
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cheeps
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sheeps
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Want to have another look Tony? I don't think sheeps is a legitimate word. :rules:
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I think Rick is right.
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:oops:
Sorry, I didn't check.
cheers
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cheery
Seems our words are also getting into the Christmas spirit! :bdballoon:
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cheerry
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cherry
I love cherries in the Christmas pudding! :hearts:
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sherry
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wherry
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herry
(will you accept this one???)
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herby
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derby
I don't think herry was a legitimate word, but anyway, lets continue.
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darby
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darcy
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Merry Christmas everyone! :bdballoon:
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farcy
Merry Xmas to all of you 'hangers on' and best wishes for 2012.
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Merry Christmas to all of you!! :clapping:
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Merry Christmas to you too!
(I have no word.)
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:oops:
I forgot to put the word...
farci
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:surrender:
Congratulations Tony, seems you might have a Christmas win! :clapping:
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:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: Congratulations :surrender:
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:thankyousign:
From Rick's post:
might
GOOD YEAR 2012 to ALL of you !!
:bdballoon: :clapping: :bdballoon: :hapscream: :bdballoon:
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mighty
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Righty
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rightly
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brightly
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:surrender:
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:surrender:
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Wao... that was really a quick game!! :ss-shocked:
Let's take a couple days of vacation to start a new year plenty of ... WINNINGS!!! rofl rofl
:clapping:
:TUP:
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Ok.
I planned to offline most of this weekend to devote myself to some serious sorting/packing/tossing. Wandering here is my break from those chores, so now I will just have to wander somewhere else for a few minutes...
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Tonight I am about to start a 2-week wander, up to my boat.
Usually, I fly there and arrive in 2 hours. But this time, I am going by car. It will take 2 or 3 days to get there. I am going by car because I have 2 inflatable boats on the island, and I want to bring one of them home and use it here in Sydney. Back around January 16. But I will have my iPad with me so should be online whenever I have time.
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Here we go with a new word ;)
From your posts:
wander
This is a new word for me. I had to look for to understand it, I was confused with 'wonder'
In fact, sometimes I found myself writing wander, rather than wonder.
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gander
Tony, sometimes I wonder where I will wander next! rofl
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grander
:D
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grinder
-
grinner
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grinned
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ginned :bdballoon:
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glinned
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:ss-shocked: Not again! :boogie:
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>:D
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:surrender: rofl
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rofl rofl rofl
Come on guys, I can't be so lucky to be at the right place at the right moment all the time!! >:D :clapping:
Lets try with a word from your posts:
again
BTW, try searching this word within the game, it is related to my name in a lot of posts... rofl rofl
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???
gain was used within the year... looking for other options...
How about:
agin
"Winner" has also been used with your name alot Tony! :D
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aging
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paging
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parging
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parking
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parkin
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perkin
-
jerkin
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merkin rofl :-[
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merlin
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marlin
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marline
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carline
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carlina
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carlin
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carling
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darling
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dearling
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dealing
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healing
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hearing
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Searing
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sealing
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seeling
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seeking
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sleeking
Brother in hospital. Found damage to spine and a mass. No details yet... Prayers for him if you get a chance please.
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sleeping
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bleeping
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bleeding
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breeding
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breading
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breaking
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braking
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bracing
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racing
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rasing
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raising
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praising
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praising
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Tony, have you been drinking too much Peroni? :bdballoon:
Your new word is the same as my post! :)
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rofl rofl rofl rofl
I meant...
braising
:D
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braiding
-
raiding
:clapping: :clapping:
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aiding
-
ailing
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airling
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airline
-
airliner
-
airlines
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hairlines
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hairline
-
hairlike
-
airlike
-
??? :-\
Brother had surgery on back and has been released. Lots of false leads so all the other tests turned out negative. :hapscream:
He is walking again. Slowly. But is walking again.
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Those are great news Sami!
Say hi from us to your brother, wishing him a full recovery soon. :TUP:
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:surrender:
Same to your brother from me, Sami
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Should I start with a new word? :unsure:
If yes,
brother
(I didn't check for continuity, if it doesn't have any I'll post another word)
Am I getting annoying with my winnings? I'm really sorry about that guys, but the last word almost always happens to me!! It's not my fault. :(
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bother
-
other
He hates wearing the brace 23 hrs a day and must do it for many weeks.
But has less pain and more movement than before.
On the bright side, he has been tested top to bottom. Inside and out.
Won't have to have any more of those for years.
:TUP:
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ether
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either
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neither
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Nether
-
:whistling: :watchyawn:
:watchyawn:
modified Feb 21 2012
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tether
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tenther
nice to have you back.
Tony sent me a note that he had an unexpected trip he had to make.
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tenter
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renter
-
ranter
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canter
(used just over a year ago)
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banter
Seems we are in a circle from just over a year ago. :)
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bander
Broke the pattern. :TUP:
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brander
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braider
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broider
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broader
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brooder
-
??? ??? not giving up yet...
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need a help ?
:wave:
:hug:
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Where have you been, Tony?
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Hi Rick, hi Sami.
It's a long story, but I'm back and ready to beat you both again... :whip: :D
broodier
I'm considering move back home again... :unsure:
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brookier
Welcome back, Tony. Wow, considering moving back home? Big decision!
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brookie
-
rookie
-
cookie
-
coolie
-
doolie
-
goolie >:D
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goalie
-
:surrender:
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:surrender:
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New Word from Rick's post above:
back
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black
-
blacky
-
blackly
-
slackly
-
shackly
-
slackly
-
??? :-\
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slickly
-
sickly
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tickly
-
Trickly
-
trickle
-
trickles
(that's a verb, not a plural! >:D)
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trickless
-
trackless
-
crackless
-
crackles
-
Grackles
(common species of birds, some have pretty iridescent black wings)
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grackle
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grockle
-
:surrender:
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:surrender:
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>:D :whistling:
From last post with text:
bird
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birk
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berk
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berko
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berks
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perks
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perky
-
porky
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parky
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barky
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larky
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larry
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lary
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lairy
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lairs
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flairs
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glairs
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glairy
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glary
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glare
Thanks Tony. I looked at Rick's word so many times and could not come up with another variation.
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:TUP: :D
blare
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flare
-
flared
-
glared
:wave:
I'm here, sorry for the delay...
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glares
(that's a verb not a plural, :hapscream:)
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lares
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larees
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sarees
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sirees
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sirrees
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sirree
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sarree
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saree
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siree
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soiree
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soree
Good word, Tony :yes:
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sore
:clapping:
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sorex
:TUP:
This is better... :D
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sorer
excellent Tony! :clapping: :flowers:
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sourer
:thankyousign:
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soured
Have you noticed, the added rule of 12 months has made little difference?
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scoured
Yea, even though, I check once in a while, specially when the word sounds familiar...
Should we increase the period? :D
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scourer
I suggest we leave it at 12 months for now.
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scouter
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scooter
I was the last one to use "scooter", more than 5 years ago!
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scoter
-
scorer
About Tony's word, "scoter", which is the term for large diving ducks of the Northern Hemisphere, have you seen the amazing documentary about migrating birds, Earth Flight? Really spectacular! I just bought the DVD set from BBC.
Rick
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scarer
Really amazing shoots! I saw some trailers on YouTube
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scarier
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scarrier
-
??? :surrender:
have seen a trailer but not the whole thing. glorious.
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carrier
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carnier
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cairnier
-
wao Rick, that's a super-word!
:surrender:
Congrats, it was a tight game!
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Thanks Tony, good to have a win occasionally. :hapscream:
Let's start with a word I think has never been used before:
grows
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growse
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browse
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browser
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browsed
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browed
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prowed
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plowed
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flowed
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flawed
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flewed
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clewed
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cleped
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ycleped
-
:surrender:
You must have jumped in the air with joy when you saw that word, Tony! :clapping:
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:D Yea, that was an incredible find!! the word is so weird that I thought it was invalid...
Thanks Ed to give me the opportunity... :TUP:
While we wait for our host, here is the new word:
jump
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jumpy
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bumpy
I wanted to use the word "jimpy" but it's not in Dict.com ... wonder why.
Well done Tony. I have a friend that had his clept lip surgically removed and I've never heard "ycleped" being used before now. I have heard of "decleped" which is strangely also not in Dict.com.
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burpy
I initially changed the first letter, then realize that there is a very long chain of words that, after the first letter, end with "umpy"
I didn't know what "clept lip" meant, had to look for it.
('cleft' for Google and Dic.com). - "Labio leporino" in Spanish.
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burly
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burley
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hurley
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wurley
-
:surrender: Not again! :banghead:
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:surrender:
:clapping: Tony
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:surrender: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
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:thankyousign: >:D
From Rick's last post:
not
simple word and used a lot in text, but not as a game word
Welcome back Sami :)
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knot
Hi Sami!
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knout
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snout
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snouty
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snotty :yuck:
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knotty
-
:surrender:
Thank God your first language is not English, Tony!!
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rofl rofl
:hapscream:
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:surrender:
WCIS? = What can I say? You did is again, Tony.
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Really, I just can't understand how he does it so consistently! :-\
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:D
Thank you guys, without the help of dic.com and the net, I wouldn't be able to beat masters of English, as you all are...
I just play the game :TUP:
Should we wait for the boss?
Just in case, from Rick's post:
really
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rally
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orally
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morally
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murally
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jurally
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rurally
It's not just the tools. I have Dic.com too but you are obviously a much better player Tony. And Rick has won a ton of times too.
Some of the words you men come up are amazing.
Hi Ed!!!
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aurally
words like this one, Sami? :D
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:surrender:
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I really :surrender:
Really, how do you do it Tony?
Is this for real? :v8slap:
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Yes, it seems to be real... :ss-shocked:
I don't know Ed, I just play the game; I'm also surprised about the results.
We may try to play in Spanish, may be this way we turn over the "tortilla" ... :D
Just in case Sami is too busy, here is a simple word that has never been used as a game word.
From Ed's post:
real
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reap
Maybe we just have to accept the reality, Tony. You are a genius! :yes:
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leap
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lean
delgado
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leman
Ed, I know what "delgado" means in Spanish (thin, and also used as surname), but what do you mean with this solitary word? ???
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Jim, sorry but lean is not eligible.
You may not be aware of the rule introduced some time ago, that a word cannot be used if it was already used within the last 12 months. Lean was last used on 16th May 2011.
We should go back to Tony's word leap. Want to have another go, Ed?
I was also wondering about your posting of "delgado".
Rick
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:oops:
The only word I didn't check and results used recently... :-[ Murphy.
Probably he means Lean Delgado ??? On Google I found several people with this name.
Ed: is Jim your real name?
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LEAD
Edited because I continued from the wrong word. Sorry. Hope this has not been used in last 12 months. Is there a quick way of checking?
delgado was in case you wanted to play in Spanish as per your post below. Jim is the fella that started this game.
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leady
Ed, just use the search function at the top right of this page. If the word does not show up in that seach, as used in this game within 12 months from the current date, then it is eligible.
Rick
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leaky
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boat
Oops wrong game! rofl
leafy
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boot
Jim hasn't been by the site in a long while, but I still hear from him in emails now and then. :hug:
The 1 year rule has worked out through a few games (that Tony has won :TUP:).
If the game was in his native language he would be unstoppable! :clapping: :yes:
Guess it is time to add it to the original post as modified ruling.
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rofl
Sami, the word to follow is leafy, not boat... rofl rofl
Guys, can you believe that I couldn't find a word to follow "delgado"? (except adding an "s" for plural)
In Spanish, it is very difficult to change a three-syllable word into another by just changing or removing one letter... I guess that the same happens in English
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Rick, Thanks will try checking that way in future.
Sami, Good to hear Jim is still around.
Tony, one could try Spanish and English (or more) at the same time. It's a great way to learn words in a new language and much easier that it appears (Dict.com has Spanish on the menu). It's like multi-dimensional chess as long as it remains in the alphabet. I don't know how it would work in Chinese, for instance.
Amazing that "delgado" is unique!
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In case I caused some confusion, the last word was posted by me:
leafy
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leavy
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heavy
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heave
LOL I got turned around...
Tony, if you could not find a way to change delgado, I am sure it could not be done. You research words better than any of us.
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:D
have
(this is another word used a lot of times, but never as a game word, at least until on July 07, 2011 when search stops...)
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halve
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salve
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salver
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salvor
One word about "salve": is the most common word in Italian to say "hi", "hello" or to welcome somebody (used as much as "ciao"), but most people don't know that it is an improper form of salute. It is not well accepted for the etiquette.
It's origin is Latin, much used to salute the Emperor: raising straight the right arm and saying Salve, Cesare! , which means "Be in health, Caesar!"
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savor
Thanks for the etiquette lesson, Tony! :)
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saver
Very good to know. Thanks Tony. What should be said instead of CIAO?
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saber
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sober :bdballoon:
CIAO is correct, it's a friendly way to say "hi" when meet someone, but is also used to say "bye" instead of "arrivederci" which is also correct (see you later). "Addio" (good bye) is less used, because is intended as a definitive separation, it's is supposed that you will not see that person again or at least for a long period of time.
I wanted to spent a word about "salve" because 90% of the orders I receive by email (by Italians) start with that word, without knowing that it is not fully correct.
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sofer
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softer
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soften
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softens
(verb)
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:surrender:
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:surrender: Ok...I give up too and Tony wins AGAIN. :hapscream: :clapping: :TUP:
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:ss-shocked:
wao! that was a surprise even for me!!
I didn't know that this word would be the last...
New word, from Sami's post:
wins
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wine :bdballoon:
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gwine
:D
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twine
your "gwine" says that it is chiefly in the southern USA but I have never heard it!! interesting word again Tony.
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twink
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twank
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twang
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tang
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bang
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sang
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slang
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slant
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plant
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planta
same meaning in Spanish of plant, but different in English... :D
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plantae
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plantal
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planetal
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???
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:surrender:
You did it Rick. Congrats. :clapping:
:TUP:
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Wow, at last! :bdballoon:
Let's start with a word from the name of this game:
thing
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Rick, it seems that you like to start with this word after winning, see « Reply #3054 on: February 22, 2010, 04:31:21 PM »
:D
Lets change direction...
ohing
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owing
When I win, the last time was so far back, I would have no idea what word I used! :P
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towing
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toking
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tocking
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bocking
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mocking
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smocking
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smacking
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stacking
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tacking
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tanking
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thanking
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hanking
Once stuck in the "ing" swirl, it is difficult to get out :(
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wanking >:D
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swanking
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spanking
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spanning
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spinning :fish:
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sinning
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shinning
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Shining
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Shrining
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shrinking
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shrieking
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shrieving
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shriving
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striving
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striking
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stroking
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stooking
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stooling
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tooling
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fooling
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fouling
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fowling
As said before , the "ing" whirl is endless, there are more than 10000 words that end with this syllable :v8slap:
Lets see who's the first that gets out of it ;)
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bowling
I have been trying to get out of it, but no luck so far!
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bowline
:TUP:
I'm sure Tony would have found this one if he had gotten here first.
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towline
:clapping: Sami!!
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topline
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topliner
Well done Sami!
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Rick, you stumped me.... ??? :-\
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:surrender:
Well done Rick, the only word that can follow is the plural toplines, which is not legitimate as a winning word.
:offtopic:
How about starting a new game with:
hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia :ss-shocked:
Definition: fear of long words rofl rofl
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Thanks Tony, I will accept your generous capitulation, and start with a new word, as I don't win very often!
However, I have a different interpretation of the "plural s" rule. In my understanding, the word cannot win a game if the s is added to the current word to make a plural.
So I think toplines would have been legitimate. The word which would not have been legitimate is topliners.
Also, another point: I think the plural s can be played, and the previous word only wins if the plural s word cannot be followed by another word (ie, the plural s word cannot finish the game as the winner).
Opinions anyone?
Anyhow, here is our new word:
matter
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:agree:
smatter
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swatter
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swotter
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snotter :yuck:
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snottier :yuck:
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snootier
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sootier
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??? my dictionary.com does not list sootier
I think it should. I think it IS a valid word.
Unfortunately I can not find another word.
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Mine does... ???
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Varios_Otros/dic.jpg)
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:surrender:
As I said, I accepted your word. :yes:
It should be in dic.com and I don't know why it doesn't show in my browser...
New word please.... :TUP:
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I was giving Rick a couple days to see if he shows up, :whistling:
from your post, a single word never played:
please
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pleas
Strange word: biweekly.
1. occurring every two weeks.
2. occurring twice a week; semiweekly.
So a biweekly pay check could mean paid twice a week or every other week!
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pleads
the prefix bi- is plenty used in Spanish and Italian to double.
I think same is in English: bifurcation, bivalve, bilateral, biceps, binocular, bigamy, bisexual, etc. :D :TUP:
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leads
Yes bi is used often here too. :yes:
BIWEEKLY is unusual because it has two definitions that would greatly conflict.
If you are told you would receive biweekly paychecks, it could mean paid twice a week, or every other week. Huge difference for budgeting and expenses! :D
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leady
Thank you for your explanation Sami, now I got it :TUP:
Didn't realize that could be twice in a week ;)
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lady
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wady
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cady
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caddy
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paddy
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pandy
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candy
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canny
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fanny
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fancy
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???
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should I take it as a surrender ? >:D
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Not yet... :P
Want to look again in the morning....
The words I know off the top of my head have been used but now I want to look for something else.... just in case... :idea:
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:D :TUP:
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Ok... NOW I give up. :surrender: :clapping:
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:hapscream:
The only one that could do was used by Ed on Dec 2011: farcy
:clapping:
New word, from your second last post:
else
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ease
Yes. I found that word but could not use it since it was used within the year... ;)
congrats!
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erase
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erases
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eyases >:D
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eyasses
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:surrender:
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:surrender:
What incredible find... welcome back Rick!! :clapping: :clapping:
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Wow, one word after coming back, and I won the game!
Watch out Tony, here I come!!! Hahahaha, I am also a dreamer! rofl
OK, let's start with a word I think has never been used in the game before, according to the search:
metro
Shanghai has a fantastic metro system. You can travel all over the city easily and cheaply, avoiding all the traffic hassles. When I first went to China in 1999, Shanghai only had two metro lines. Now it has 12 lines, completely criss-crossing the city. All signs and announcements are in both Chinese and English, making it very easy to travel on the system.
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Metra
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Tetra
You were just lucky Rick >:(
Hold on!
:D
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tetri
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tetric
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metric
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metria
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:surrender:
Phew! I don't often get a chance to log-in to SWCF these-days, but when I do, I just can't beat the system. You guys&gals are good at this game!
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:surrender: Me too!
Could be your win this time Sami. Let's see what Tony can do.
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ametria >:D
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:surrender: again!
Well done Tony!
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rofl :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :TUP:
New word Tony!
I worked on my computer this weekend. It had gotten soooo slow. When it gets under 150GB free it begins slowing down. At 68GB free it was dragging and freezing. :banghead: Moved tons of files to my external drives. Now it has 200GB free and everything flys again! YAY. :hearts: :hapscream:
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:boogie:
I'm really lucky in this game... :D :D
From your post:
drive
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drivel
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driver
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river
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raver
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graver
Tony needs to work for Dictionary.com! Or on a research team. :)
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craver
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braver
Tony needs to work for Dictionary.com! Or on a research team. :)
I'm just trying to learn English, but we say "loro viejo no aprende a hablar,.."
Can you translate this? :D
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bracer
"old parrot does not learn to speak"
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brace
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braze
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graze
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glaze
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glade
this was used Jul 15, 2011. What is the rule again?
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grade
Your word is valid ED, it has been used more than 12 months ago... :TUP:
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grader
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trader
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Tracer
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tracker
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cracker
Tony, thanks for the rule reminder - 12 months.
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craker
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crater
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prater
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prayer
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preyer
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preyed
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premed
Interesting, I thought 'premed' was an abbreviation but it is also a word now.
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primed
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prime
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porime >:D
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porite >:D >:D
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??? :-\ :surrender:
You guys some up with some really great words. :TUP:
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pyrite >:D >:D >:D
rofl
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Tony is a change one thing word pirate. Well done!
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perite >:D >:D >:D >:D
rofl rofl
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perlite
I was saved by a hair, Rick!!
:v8slap:
Ed, you say that because you haven't seen Rick's pirate patch...!! LOL
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pelite
Somehow, we got through that tight spot! :clapping:
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petite
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petit
for RICK: :pirate:
:pirate:
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pewit
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peewit
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teewit
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teewil
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Tony, I got this result for your word on Dic.com
teewil - no dictionary results
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rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
I would liked to see your expression!!! :D :D :D
:surrender:
Well done Rick, congratulations :clapping:
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That was quite some volley!
Congrats. Rick, love your pirate patch.
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I told you Ed, he is really good in this game, he is a guy on which you needs always to keep an eye on!! :TUP:
Sami, we need a 'fiuuu...' (saved by a hair) smiley - I couldn't find any, could you do it?
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Haha Tony! I did get a surprise when I saw your (fake) word! Tormentor! :whip: :whip:
OK, let's start with a word from Ed's last post:
patch
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Match
I thought that was a real word and did not even look it up! rofl
He has come up with so many wacky words I trusted him!
Have idea for a smiley... See if I can make one....
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mutch
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mulch
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milch
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filch
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zilch
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pilch
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pinch
:nofinger:
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pinche
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pincher
-
incher
-
inched
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winched
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wincher
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wencher
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wenches
(I am "aWebWench.com" :))
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wrenches
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wrenched
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Wretched
-
retched
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retches :yuck: :yuck: :yuck:
Third Person Singular
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wretches
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Hi Rick, I :surrender:
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Me too Rick, well done!
:surrender:
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I think you may have been distracted lately, Tony 8)
OK, let's start with a word from Tony's signature quote:
called
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cabled
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cabbed
Yea... I lowered my guard for an instant :( :D
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cabbled
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cabbler
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dabbler
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drabbler
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brabbler
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babbler
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gabbler
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gabbier
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gabber
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gibber
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gibbet
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gibbed
-
gabbed
-
abbed
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abed
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abet
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bet
back to basics :)
-
et
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eta
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beta
>:D
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betta
-
:-\
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Found one: fetta
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festa
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festal
I like your signature Tony!
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vestal
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vestral
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estral
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estrual >:D
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Oh My! How do you do it?? ???
:TUP: :clapping: :surrender:
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:surrender:
Tony is back on his game!!
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:TUP:
Sorry for the delay,
from Rick's post:
his
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hist
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hisn
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hiss
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hits
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whits
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writs
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wrists
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grists
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grist
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wrist
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wist
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whist
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whipt
:help:
I searched several times the word "whip" and got 23 findings, starting July 25 2012 and ending January 23 2007, but I couldn't read the word searched in any of those matches. ???
Could you do the same search to give me an explanation? Thanks.
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rofl rofl I know what happened.
Every time the smilie with the whip is used, it appears in your result! :whip: :whip:
The code used to call in the smilie uses the word you were searcing for. rofl
:whip: :whip:
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I got it! :clapping:
Thanks Sami :TUP:
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whips
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ships
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hips
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hyps
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hypos
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hypes
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Hype
I just finished Dexter season 6 on my iPad thanks to my photon browser and amazon instant videos. Season seemed strange, not as focused as other years. But OMG. What an ending!! :ss-shocked:
I will have to wait a full year to see season 7...see how the show ends... :'(
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type
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typey
-
types
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typed
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Hyped
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hypoed
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hypoes
Note: hypoes is not the plural of hypoed 8)
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hypos
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Tony, your word was used by Sami already, on August 24th. :nofinger:
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:-\ :surrender: :-\
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Sorry Rick, I didn't check :-[
:surrender:
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Wow, my average is starting to improve! :hapscream:
OK, let's start with a word from Tony's new signature:
old
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Cold
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bold
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boud
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bond
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bony
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ebony
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ivory
haha, wrong game!
OK, OK, here is the right answer:
ebon
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:TUP: :D
That's the first thing that came to mind too.
Unfortunately I have no word... :-\
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exon
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eon
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aeon
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jeon
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neon
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zeon
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zion
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pion
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poon
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porn
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pork
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spork
silly looking utensil. :)
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spook
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spooky
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spoony
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spooney
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spooned
-
swooned
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swooped
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swopped
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sopped
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soaped
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soaper
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shaper
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shaped
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shared
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sharked
-
sparked
-
sparkled
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sparkler
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sparkier
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sparklier
-
:banghead:
:surrender:
You did again it Rick, with spark family words, as in 2010!! :banghead: :banghead:
:TUP:
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Wow!!!
Maybe we had better wait to see if Sami comes back soon.
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No don't wait. Sami is brain dead and has no options....
Congratulations Rick. :clapping:
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Wow, this must be a record for me! :hapscream:
Let's start with:
link
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wink ;)
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swink
:idea:
I was thinking in a malevolent game which gives you two words, the initial and the final, and you must find the words in the middle that generate the final word, like the new word and winning word of this game, for example, then I realize that is too difficult to play it on line :ss-shocked:, but could be a nice game to play one of those Sundays in family. :P
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swonk
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swank
Sounds like Doublets.
"Doublets is the name of the popular word puzzle invented by Lewis Carroll - now also known by a variety of other names: Word Ladders, Ladderwords, Stepwords, Word Chains, Laddergrams, Transitions, Transformations, etc.
Transform one word into another by changing a single letter in each step, so that each link in the chain is a valid word. For example, to change MORE into LESS with 3 links:
MORE, lore, lose, loss, LESS "
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spank
:ss-shocked:
Wao! and I was thinking that it was my own invention... :v8slap: :-[
There is little or nothing new to invent these days... :D
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spink
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spiny
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spinny
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skinny
(not me.)
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shinny
-
shiny
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shily
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shyly
-
slyly
-
slily
-
slimly
-
slimy
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slime
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slimed
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slimmed
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slimmer
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shimmer
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shimmery
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shimmers
That's a verb!! LOL
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shammers
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shammes
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shames
-
shamed
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ashamed
-
ashame
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ashake
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shake
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Shape
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swape
-
swap
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swop
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swot
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wot
-
won
I don't know why, but this word sounds familiar to me... :whistling:
:D
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wont
I think it does not sound so familiar as it used to!! :hapscream:
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want
(was surprised to see the last time it was used as a word was 2009)
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wanty
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wandy
-
dandy :P
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daddy
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diddy >:D
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diddly
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tiddly :bdballoon:
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tidily
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tinily
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tinnily
-
sunnily
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You changed two letters Sami :D
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:surrender:
:clapping:
:TUP:
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Rick won that one. :clapping:
:surrender:
How about a new word please.
When searching for a word, I changed different letters, added/removed come back to original and try again, repeatedly. Sorry that I did not realize the result I posted came from two letters. :verysad: :-[
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I didn't expect that word to be a winner! :hapscream:
OK, let's start right
here
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hebe
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heme
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home
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homie
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homier
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momier
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momser
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momzer
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mamzer
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mammer
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mammee
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mammie
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tammie
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cammie
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commie
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commit
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commix
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commis
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commas
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mommas
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mammas
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magmas
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magma
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agma
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agama
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agamy
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agami
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agamid
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aramid
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For the last few days I have been unable to get dictionary dot com. I get a message that it is temporarily unavailable.
Are you getting that too?
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Nope...
It's working fine for me.
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:surrender:
working, just haven't found a word yet...
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Still not working for me. I keep getting a message that it is temporarily unavailable. May be a regional internet problem.
Anyway, you should continue without me for the time being.
Rick
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Rick, to avoid stopping the game, you can use another accredited dictionary, say Oxford (h**p://oxforddictionaries.com/).
We will check the word on dic.com for you. ;)
Obviously, if Sami agree with it.
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Thanks Tony, but it didn't help! :(
You win! :surrender:
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WAO!! this was a very tight game!! (http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Varios_Otros/smiley-gen165.gif)
I was more than once on the edge of the razor...
Couldn't find a good word on this page, so the new word is:
post
:offtopic:
Sami, if you want to include the fiuu smiley, I would like to include also this one:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Varios_Otros/chin.gif)
Some times could go for us... ;)
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posit
I discovered that it is only on my iPad that dict dot com gives me an error message. It works OK on my laptop. Perhaps there is a problem with their mobile site.
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prosit
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prost
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prest
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presto
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prests
(noun)
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rests
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wrests
I am fighting with Firefox. Need to fully uninstall and reinstall. Can't hold passwords, some dropdowns don't work, several things. Even when I uncheck options on sites, they are read as checked.... computer issues for a few days now...... Tried to load the smiley and would not accept. will try again, manually adding wFTP if necessary then tie in with options.
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wrest
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crest
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crust
-
rust
firefox issues resolved. bad add-on removed.
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rush
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tush
... bad add-on removed.
Which one?
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tosh
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Posh
Addon was to stop 3rd party sites from tracking my browser movements. Worked great for a year, limited cookies for certain sites. But two sites I was using really objected and other sites suddenly had issues too.
Yesterday I fought with the latest flash update. Any "protected" drm material (like amazon prime videos) would not play. I had to get rid of my 2nd limited Firefox profile, clear the "native cache" folder for flash player, run a special test file before it would work with latest player version 11.5. Worked fine till yesterday. http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/protected-video-content-play.html
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pooh
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poof
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pooff
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poofy
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goofy
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goof :P
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gook
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took
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tosk
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tost
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toast
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toasty
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tasty
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testy
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testa
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tecta
I was tempted to use "testae", but then I realize that it is the plural of testa, even if not ends with 's'
BTW, 'testa' means head in Italian... :D
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tectal
Adjective
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rectal
Tony, according to my understanding, the only restriction on plurals is by adding an "s" to the current singular word.
So your word testae would have been fine.
Also, I believe a plural can be made with an "s" if it does not directly follow the singular. For example:
roped > ropes is OK (as ropes is not the plural of roped); but
rope > ropes is not OK
Judge, is my interpretation correct? :-\
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This is the current standing on plurals, as posted in the first post in this thread
- Only S is an issue, no other letter.
- You CAN play an S on a singular form of the word at any point in the game. This often facilitates further play.
- You can NOT win with a plural S.
- If no further word can be played after the plural S, then the previous word would win.
- S used to create a verb, or other form can win a round (Example: stay > stays, stays could win)
Rick, you are correct that Tony's word testae (plural E) would have been playable, and if no other word could be played on it, it could have won.
:TUP: :judge:
But I respectfully disagree with you Rick about the other part of your post because it contradicts earlier comments/decisions:
roped > ropes is OK (as ropes is not the plural of roped); but
rope > ropes is not OK
We have not prohibited plural s from being played at any time. rope > ropes would be acceptable to play. But ropes could not win. It would go back to previous word to win. As reference on that decision, your words from a post about this were copied to the first post on the thread, and I linked to the original post too (http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.0).
Am I misunderstanding your posts?
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recital
Thanks Rick, Sami :TUP:
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:-\ :thinking:
Maybe there is one, but have not found a word...
Rick will be gone for a couple weeks to China... Do we want to declare you winner of this one and start a new game, or wait for him to come back?
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I think we better wait till next week to see if he shows up... ;)
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will be a couple weeks....
Reminder: Tony's last word...
recital
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yes, I know.
It's just to have a break and give him a chance... :)
(I haven't look for a word that could follow)
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Hey Rick, give us a sign when you come back... ;)
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:agree:
That sign? Maybe I need an "I'm Back" sign.... :thinking:
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I am back!! Thanks for waiting, guys!
But, sorry, I could not find a word to beat Tony! :banghead:
Can we go back to plurals for a minute Sami? I would like clarification on the example I gave:
roped > ropes
In this case, I think ropes would be a winning word. Ropes is not the plural of roped, and it is not simply adding an s to the previous word, which was the issue the rule addresses. Do you agree?
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Welcome back Rick. :wave:
In this case, I would accept it.
I think that we should avoid for instance table>tables
New word:
Simple
I'm happy we are all together again, Rick; I'm writing from Venezuela. :TUP:
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pimple :-[
Can we go back to plurals for a minute Sami? I would like clarification on the example I gave:
roped > ropes
In this case, I think ropes would be a winning word. Ropes is not the plural of roped, and it is not simply adding an s to the previous word, which was the issue the rule addresses. Do you agree?
I think that we should avoid for instance table>tables
So Rick, you say a plural S could win, as long as it is not the plural of the prior word.
rope > roped > ropes
In this case you would like the ropes to win since it is not plural of the immediately preceding word.
Ropes would NOT win in the case of rope > ropes.
Is that correct?
It might be confusing in practice. I would be willing to accept it if YOU are the judge of this particular rule please. You understand it best and would catch an error faster than I would on it. :D
:yes:
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wimple
Yes Sami, you described my intention correctly. My understanding of the rule is that it was intended to prevent the simple act of adding an s to the preceding word to make it a plural, and thereby win the game.
If the simple singular word has already been modified so that it is another word (such as a verb or adjective: eg roped), then modifying that word to make it a plural would not prevent it winning the game.
Another similar example: house > housed > houses This could win (if cannot be followed)
But house > houses could not win
That is my proposal. But you make the call Sami.
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dimple.
Sure. Lets give it a try. :yes:
We can always say NO to plural S winning under any circumstance if this does not work well.
Your 1 year rule has worked out so far. (This one has the potention to become harder as time goes on. >:D)
I will revise the first post rules and link to this discussion for reference. :yes:
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rimple
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ripple
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cripple
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crapple
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crapplet
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I couldn't find another.... :-\ ???
Unless I changed 2 letters...
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Unless I changed 2 letters...
:nofinger:
:D
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:D Yes I know... :D
after more searching.... :surrender:
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crapplet is a neologism, I'm not sure if it's valid.
Is founded on slang and computing dictionaries on dic.com
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I am willing to accept it after looking at some of the content of the slang dictionary (http://dictionary.reference.com/slang) if you and Rick will.
If you prefer to stay with the strict dictionary, I accept that too.
We have not ruled on slang before that I know of....
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:surrender:
I think we should accept it, as it appears in Dic.com, even though it refers to the slang dictionary.
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:hapscream::clapping:
New word:
valid
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vapid
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Rapid
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raid
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braid
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breid
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------Sorry. Game paused for discussion/clarification ----
My dic.com shows that breid is a scot word.
Are we allowing non-english words? I see no rule was made on this...
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/breid?
World English Dictionary
breid (briːd)
— n
a Scot word for bread
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We allow American words, many of which are not literally correct English, so why not a Scot word? That's discrimination!! :D
Scotland is part of Great Britain so it is actually an English word used in Scotland. If it was not considered an English word, why would it appear in the "World English Dictionary"?
In my opinion, it is definitely an English word, commonly used in Scotland.
Seriously though, for simplicity of the rules, my suggestion is: if the word appears as a word when you type it into the dic.com search box, then it is acceptable, regardless of its origin or useage. The exceptions are abbreviations, and proper nouns (i.e. people and place names, etc).
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Exactly as I see it.
I couldn't express it better. :yes:
If my memory does not fail me, we have already used Australian slang words, or at least used only there...
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OK! :judge: :TUP:
(yet another item to add to the rules on first post, that makes 3 within a week!)
game resumes....
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broid
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Broad
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byroad
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You got it Rick! Congrats :clapping:
:surrender:
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:surrender:
Oh ya! :clapping: congrats!
New word....
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:ss-shocked: wow! That sure was a tricky word.
Since it is Christmas, here is the new word:
bells
From: Jingle Bells! :bdballoon:
Merry Christmas everyone! :hapscream:
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Thank you Rick,
Merry Christmas for all of you too... :hapscream:
ells
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dells
I hear carolers...
(http://www.samisite.com/external/smilie_xmas_caroler.gif)(http://www.samisite.com/external/smilie_xmas_caroler.gif)
and see dancers...
(http://www.samisite.com/external/dancers.gif)(http://www.samisite.com/external/dancers.gif)
and good friends and family around the christmas tree
(http://www.samisite.com/external/smilie_xmas_circle.gif)
Merry Christmas! :hapscream:
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dels
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duels
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duets
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diets
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Dies
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dries
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drips
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drops
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crops
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crows
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chows
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chews
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chewy
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chevy
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chivy
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chivvy
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chevvy
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:surrender:
Tony! You took my word while I was sleeping! Chevvy was my plan! :idea:
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:whistling: rofl
Sami, your turn...
:D
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:surrender: as usual. :D
Please provide a new word....
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:clapping:
New word:
usual
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013 TO EVERYONE!!! :bdballoon:
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:surrender:
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I'm sorry guys, I swear I did not know it had no continuity, I took the word from Sami's last post.
Let's start again:
dinner
:TUP:
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sinner
:bdballoon: :kickdancing: (http://www.samisite.com/external/NewYearT.gif) :kickdancing: :bdballoon:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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spinner
Happy New Year!! :bdballoon: :bdballoon: :bdballoon:
I took my boat out on Sydney Harbour yesterday (with thousands of other boats - chaotic!) to watch the NYE fireworks display at midnight. Fantastic! But we had to get there by about 3pm to get a good viewing spot, which we did. Great party atmosphere. Finally got home at 2am!
Here is a link to some newspaper photos:
h**p://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/entertainment/sydney-opera-house/sydney-celebrates-new-years-eve-20121231-2c253.html
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horns
I saw pictures of your celebration. How wonderful. :hapscream: :TUP:
We spent quiet evening in and I chatted with an old college friend online.
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horns ? :ss-shocked:
rofl
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Yes. Spinners are noisemakers. So are horns. Like these smileys:
(http://www.samisite.com/external/noisemaker-smiley1.gif) (http://www.samisite.com/external/noisemaker-smiley2.gif) (http://www.samisite.com/external/noisemaker-smiley3.gif)
LOL I forgot which game I was on. LOL :-[ rofl
spanner
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Hi Sami, I agree, but remember that you are in the "Change one thing word game" and not in "Word association game" :D
:TUP:
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spanned
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spanked
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spanker
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skanker
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skanger
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sanger
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sander
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slander >:(
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islander
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inlander
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finlander
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other than adding s ... ??? :-\
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filander
:fiuu:
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bilander
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blander
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blender
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lender
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slender
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sledder
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shedder
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shudder
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spudder
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spudded
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studded
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studied
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Studies
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studios
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studio
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:surrender:
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:surrender:
Well done Sami, good start for this new year :TUP:
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that's surprising! :ss-shocked: I was sure you guys would have a word.
Maybe my luck is changing??
how about
NEW
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Well done Sami! Maybe 2013 is your lucky year! :TUP:
knew
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know
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known
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knows
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rofl Rick.... did you win already?
I could make one up like: Knews. rofl :surrender:
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knobs
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knubs
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knurs
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knars
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gnars
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gnats
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gats
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gatas
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gathas
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mathas
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matha
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catha
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cathar
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cathari
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canthari
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cantharis :fiuu:
Note: this is not the plural of canthari. It is the singular of cantharides!
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cantharus
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Sometimes you guys amaze me...
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Good win Tony!! :clapping:
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:fiuu: that was tight!! Good match guys, I was just lucky having the last word!
New word, from this page:
quote
:offtopic:
I will fly back home tomorrow 17th, so, probably I'll be in touch with you starting next weekend.
I'll send you details of the trip in private.
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quota
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quoth
Congrats on last game!
Hope your trip back is good.
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quotha
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quoths
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quotas
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:-\ ???
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quotes
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quoter
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quoted
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did you just win again Tony?? :yes:
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quoited
No, he didn't win yet, but I have the feeling it won't be long!
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quoiter
:D
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I knew you would do that Tony!!!! :banghead:
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LOL rofl :clapping: :TUP:
:surrender:
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Wao... I'm surprised :ss-shocked:
Is it possible that all the last words happen to be mine? :v8slap:
Sami, I think that it is about time that you start looking for a Champion smiley... :D
This game has improved a lot my English, at least the writing one. Probably, if you had corrected my "horrors" (read "errors", which I'm sure I write), I would have learned more. In the other hand, I also understand that it would be very tedious for you having to correct every post... :-[
Rick, from your post:
Would
(hope it has continuity)
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wound
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hound
Your english is fine Tony. I do not check it for grammatical errors but have not seen major errors (horrors). :)
I have given you guys a few winners to choose from below. Tell me which you prefer and I will add it to the icon options. I want you to choose since you guys win 99% of the time.
(http://www.samisite.com/external/champion_123.png)
(http://www.samisite.com/external/championsmiley.gif)
(http://www.samisite.com/external/winner1cup.gif)
(http://www.samisite.com/external/kingTU.gif)
(edit..... I was preparing the smilies and did not see Rick's post so had to change my word)
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houndy
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hounds
You choose the smiley Sami, any of those would be OK ;)
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rounds
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grounds
Question: would be "roundy" valid? :thinking:
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ground
Tony, I don't think roundy would be a legitimate word. Seems it is not an extension of round. It is a only a person's name.
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round
Yea... I also had my doubts, nevertheless, dic. com associate it with round:
Roundy
Round"y\, a. Round. [Obs.] --Sir P. Sidney. ??? :-\
Anyway, it's better to avoid using it and being out of troubles... ;):D
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around
I could not see where Dic dot com associate roundy with round.
It seems to be only shown as the nickname "Roundy" by which Sir P. Sidney Round was commonly known.
Round"y\, a. Round. [Obs.] --Sir P. Sidney.
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aground
Sorry Rick, I didn't interpret that line of text.
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abound
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:nofinger:
:D
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Oops! sorry about that. :-[ thinking......
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:thinking:
:whistling:
:watchyawn:
:sleepy:
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abounds
That's a verb! :fiuu:
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rofl rofl
:nofinger:
You are following your own wrong word!
my last word was:
aground
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OMG!! Time for me to take a holiday!!! :-\
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rofl
No word. Just reporting in. Internet issues, offline, resolved.
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Let's wait for our dear friend to keep going ;)
:D
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:watchyawn: :whistling:
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:D
Rick should be about to come back...
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unless Rick can come up with something, Tony has won with aground
:surrender:
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:-\ I'm back, but still no bright ideas! You win Tony!
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:hapscream:
I am about to believe that I'm really good in this game ... >:D
rofl
Let's start with this one:
brigth
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Gee Tony! I see you are still winning! :clapping:
I thought I'd pop-in to try my luck as I had some spare time, but what a tough new word! Never heard of it ???
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Hi Ed, glad to hear from you again :D
...but what a tough new word! ???
Oh guys, I'm so sorry... :-[ :-[
I misspelled it
the correct word is:
bright
taken from Rick's last post
Sorry again :-[
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bight
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light
It's still tough :fiuu: , but Rick found a good word :TUP: that made it easy for me. This is a wonderful game and I wish I could be more regular.
Ciao for now.
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licht
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lich
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lech
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tech
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yech
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yecch
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yucch
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yuch :fiuu:
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yuck
(careful about the next word. it may not be acceptable with forum settings. rofl)
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yucky
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yukky :ss-shocked:
... it may not be acceptable with forum settings. rofl)
Sami, have you tried to search for "yuck"? strange results... ???
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yakky (from slang dictionary...do we want to accept that? ???)
Tony the search results make sense. The :yuck: CODE contains part of the word you were searching for. So any post with that yuck smiley would appear in the search results. :)
:yuck: is the symbol for the smiley
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yakka
Yes Tony, I believe your word is OK. We decided a while ago that the slang dictionary is OK. I think we decided that any word which comes up with a definition in dic dot com is acceptable, except for proper nouns, such as people's names, places etc.
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yacka
Thank you Rick, I was reffering about the strange 'yuck' searching results, but Sami explained me that smilies (hidden text) are also searched :D
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yacks
Rick, I was the one that asked about the slang dic. :)
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yocks
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docks
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locks
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looks
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hooks
:fish:
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hooky :nofinger:
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hookey
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Hooked
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hooded
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wooded
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wooden
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woolen
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wollen
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I don't think that is a legitimate word, Tony
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woollen
Sorry, I unvoluntary missed typing an "o" :-[
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woolled
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wooled
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wooler
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pooler
Nasty storms came through central Florida, power outages, internet interference, property damage... It was like hurricane season very early in the year!
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poller
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pollen
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pollee
(Sorry for the delay...) :-[
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polled
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pollex
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pollax
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poleax
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poleaxe
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poleaxed
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poleaxes
Note: In case this word can't be followed, it is an example of the rule we decided in this post: http://samisite.com/forum/index.php?topic=37.msg17475#msg17475, so it should be eligible as a winner.
But with Tony around, it is difficult to find a winning word! rofl
I am off to China again tomorrow for about two weeks. So probably I will not be able to access Samisite as usual. See you when I get back!
Rick
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Rick should win this with that word unless Tony can come up with another word.
:surrender:
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:surrender:
Have a good trip, Rick
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:thinking:
:whistling:
:watchyawn:
:sleepy:
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yep.... waiting for Rick to post new word.... :wave:
:thinking:
:sleepy:
:whistling:
:watchyawn:
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Ok, a new word, from Tony's post:
have
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save
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rave
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cave
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crave
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clave
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clove
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clover
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clovery
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clovers
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cloves
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gloves
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glover
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gloved
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loved
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loped
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looped
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blooper
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Looper
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cooper
Hey, did you notice, we are getting close to this topic being read 300,000 times?!
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copper
No. I hadn't seen that. :D but now that you mention it... Which one of us will make the 6200th post on this thread?
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chopper
:thinking:
???
:idea:
:xmouth:
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chipper
Good question Sami. The next couple of days will tell! The first one to accurately guess it will win a prize! A clapping smiley!
You can start guessing now, and change your guess as it gets closer. But the first one to guess correctly will be the winner.
My guess: me! :TUP:
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shipper
:D Tony your smilies make me think:
1) you were confused where we got our numbers and figured it out, OR
2) you are trying to plan for the 6200th post.... ;)
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shopper
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whooper
Number two Sami :D
But I realize that there is no certain or valid way to win, unless you seat down in front of the computer and wait. Now, after my move, there are only two chances left, theoretically it will go to one of you, unless I catch the moment…
Anyway, there will be the 6300, I hope ;)
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whopper
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
yay!!! 6200!!!! rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
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whipper
Sorry guys, explain me this:
According to my screen, Rick's post is number 6199:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/2013-05-13_083049.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/2013-05-13_083049.jpg.html)
May be because you Rick live in the future? rofl rofl
This is the screen after editing this post:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/2013-05-13_084254.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/2013-05-13_084254.jpg.html)
???
:-\
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hipper
Tony, I assume the index screen you looked at, shows the number of posts before the last one. But if you look at the screen for the post itself, you will see my post is shown as 6200, and your post of "whipper" is shown as post 6201 (you can see this immediately above the word "whipper".
This post today is shown as 6202.
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hippier
Well, so there is somenthing that doesn't match with our screens.
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/2013-05-14_085758.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/2013-05-14_085758.jpg.html)
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/2013-05-14_084418.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/2013-05-14_084418.jpg.html)
???
:thinking:
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whippier
Well that is amazing, Tony. I don't understand how that could happen. I guess we need Sami to explain or investigate.
In the meantime, we are joint winners! :clapping:
Here is my post from my screen:
(http://www.bushtrack.com.au/6200.jpg)
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:-\
May be the date??? Look at date and time...
Samiiiii...!!!
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Yes, maybe something to do with the date and time. It seems my post was about 12 hours ahead of yours (given the time zone difference), but I would think that is enough time for details to be updated.
Anyway, let's see if Sami can shed some light on this mystery. :-\
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My screens show Tony was 6200 just like his screen shots.
:clapping: :TUP: :clapping: :hapscream:
I read Ricks post and looked at the number and it only had 6199 so was confused.
Did someone Edit a post? Or remove a post? I can't find any reason in the database that would cause duplication or change of numbers..!?!
We already knew Rick lives in future world. Sees new year come in first... Maybe date and time do have impact. Rick would you pick my lottery numbers for me please?
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:surrender: ??? :-\
Rick's whippier was last word....
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chippier
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chippie
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chappie
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chappe
(Tony, you accidentally put "blue" in the wrong game.)
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schappe
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schapped
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scrapped :fiuu:
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scrapper
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Scraper
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scraped
On Monday I am going to Europe for 7 weeks, travelling around France and Denmark. So I may not be able to participate in the games as often as normal, but I will whenever possible. :yes:
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scaped
Enjoy your trip Rick.
Take care
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scalped
Have a good SAFE trip. :TUP: Too bad you will not be going further south toward Italy so you and Tony could meet in person.
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sculped
I whish I had finished my house to host Ricky and friends... :(
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sculpted
I had to check out your word Tony. Had never seen it without the T. :TUP:
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:surrender:
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:surrender:
:TUP:
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New word from Tony's post:
house
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housed
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choused
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chouser
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Chooser
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choosier
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hoosier
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goosier
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gorsier
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??? :thinking: :-\
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horsier
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hornier :fiuu:
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hornies :fiuu: :fiuu:
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hornie
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??? :-\
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hornia
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Good try Rick rofl
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rofl :surrender:
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:fiuu:
Let's start with:
lock
(because I have just had a week on a canal boat in France, and passed through many locks. The most memorable was the "Fonserrannes Staircase". It is a series of seven continuous locks, lifting the canal more than 20 metres.
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Your honor, hornia does not appear on my dic.com
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Hornia.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/Hornia.jpg.html)
Rick, may we see a picture of your dictionary page?
Just to be sure. ;)
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You are correct Tony, I made a mistake. You are the winner! :clapping:
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Yes. Tony is winner. Word? Do you want to use Rick's or come up with one of your own?
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look
Rick's is OK, Sami.
I just wanted to know if we had a problem with Dic. com :thinking:
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Took
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toom
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toon
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town
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torn
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turn
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tarn
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warn
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Yarn
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yearn
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learn
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lean
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glean
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clean
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clear
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blear
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bleary
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Gleam
Final season of 'Dexter' started this week in USA. I wonder how it will end...
I get advertisements about the show on many stations. As usual, I not get the station with the program. Do you still get Dexter Tony? Has it started for you?
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(Check your word Sami...) :D
Do you still get Dexter Tony? Has it started for you?
Nope, the new season hasn't start yet, they are repeating the past season.
To say the truth, I remained very disappointed with season 6, so disappointed that I did not watch all the episodes. The crimes and the killer (the young fellow), were miles away from reality. That caused that I didn't follow the new season 7 on TV, except for some isolated episodes, waiting to see them on Internet, that, at the end, I didn't do.
Hope that this time creators and producers come up with something new, thrilling and more realistic.
These days, I'm having on YouTube an indigestion of real murder cases while working (Forensic Investigations) :D
I love this kind of documentals, I think that I have watched much more than 100 cases... (USA & Australia)
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whoops, I was a page back.
back to bleary...
???
My brother taped 1st episode of final season for me (Thanks Jamie!) and I got to watch it today. I was not at all happy about the previous season because of what they did to his sister's character. She SHOULD be conflicted, but still did not like how the last season ended.
But I like the way the 1st episode ended. Sets up interesting dynamic for Dexter that has not been explored before. I do want to see how they end this, how they kill off Dexter in the end. 11 episodes left for me...
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leary
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leery
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leary
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leaky
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laky
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Lacy
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Hey!! Stop stop stop!! :nofinger:
Tony, you posted leary two times!
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Rick! weren't you traveling?? >:(
rofl
back to leery
beery
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berry
Good Catch Rick! :clapping: :clapping:
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burry
Haha, yes Tony, I am still travelling. Yesterday I came back to Paris from Copenhagen, and now on the way home. Tomorrow we fly to Singapore (13 hours! yuk!). Overnight in Singapore then back to Sydney the next day, arriving Friday evening.
We have been on the go for 7 weeks so it will be good to get back home. Being a tourist is hard work!
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blurry
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bluray
Tell me if not legitimate...
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I think bluray is questionable. On one hand, it is primarily a trade mark, a brand name. But on the other hand, it has become a recognised general term.
Let the honoured adjudicator decide!
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I personally view it as a trademark name for a file storage/replay process like Beta Max and VHS. When you talk of disks, you can buy many brands, but all must be compatible with a blueray player. Beta Max and VHS would not be acceptable in this game, so I don't think blueray should be either.
What do you guys think?
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flurry
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slurry
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:watchyawn: :sleepy: :whistling:
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lurry
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lorry
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larry
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lardy
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lard
bad for arteries, but great for flaky pie crusts. :yes:
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laud
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Baud
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baul
(Note: "trunk, chest" in Spanish, with the accent on the 'u': baúl)
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ball
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baal
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bail
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hail
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jail
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/prison.gif) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/prison.gif.html)
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kail
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kaif
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waif
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naif
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nail
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snail
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sail
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fail
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fair
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Air
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vair
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lair
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lar
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lad
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lade
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laden
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loden
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lode
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lose
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loser
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closer
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cloner
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cloned
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clonked
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clanked
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clanged
HAPPPY BIRTHDAY TONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bdballoon: :bdballoon: :bdballoon: :bdballoon: :bdballoon:
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clanger
Fhanks you... Shamiie... hic! (http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/t0355-1.gif) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/t0355-1.gif.html)
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clangor
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clangour
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clangous
Hope you agree that it is not a plural... :fiuu:
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clangors
Your word is not a plural Tony. However my word is a plural, but it is not the plural of clangous
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??? :thinking:
Nice round guys!
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clangers
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flangers
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flanger
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flange
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flang
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clang
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slang
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slangy
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slaggy
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??? :thinking:
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shaggy
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Saggy
Sami, could you illuminate me why 'searching' for staggy I get two results for saddle?
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sagy
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sag
??? Tony I see no good reason. I got same result as you.
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sage
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sale
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sole
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socle
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secle
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sicle
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sickle
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sickie
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dickie
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duckie
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duckier
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duskier
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huskier
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hulkier
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sulkier
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silkier
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milkier
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millier
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sillier
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sallier
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tallier
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tallied
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allied
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dallied
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gallied
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gillied
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willied
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willier
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???
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hillier
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hallier
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haulier
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hauler
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mauler
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mauger
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auger
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augur
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:surrender:
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:surrender: :clapping:
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Waoo...!! this was an unespected winning! :boogie:
It was a long match, started on mid June. :TUP:
The word augur is frequently used in Italy in its plural form: auguri - singular: augurio, having the same meaning.
New word, from the other game:
friend
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Well done Tony! :clapping:
fiend
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field
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fjeld
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Well done Rick :D :surrender:
I didn't know that place names in other languages were valid (Norwegian in this case) :thinking:
Dictionary.com:
[fyeld; Norwegian fyel] Show IPA
noun
a rocky, barren plateau of the Scandinavian peninsula.
w*w.thefreedictionary.com: A high barren plateau in the Scandinavian countries... :thinking:
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Tony, fjeld is not a place name. Note that it does not have a capital "F" in dict dot com, and is specified as a noun, not a proper noun.
Even though it is used mostly in Scandinavia, it is recognised as an English word, as dict dot com lists it, and also reports it in the World English Dictionary.
The word fjeld is a type of plateau, found in the Scandinavian peninsula, and appears to be a variation of your previous word field.
We also agreed some time ago, that if a word appears in dict dot com, it can be used in the game, as long as it is not a name (of person, place, etc)
So I think it is legitimate.
What does the captain say?
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fjeld is a valid word based on my Dic.com listing as a noun, a plateau, not a place or proper name. :yes:
though I have not heard of it, I accept it as in the english language like fjord is (also same origin).
But I have no word to follow it. This is the 4th word in the string. Don't know that we set a MINIMUM number of words in a string.. Tony, do you have the next word?
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Oh no, I don't have more words to follow, I have already raised the white flag and congratulated Rick :)
Sorry for the comments, the word confused me.
So, just to understand, Andes as a mountain range is valid but Everest is not? :thinking: ??? :-\
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Tony, i would say that neither Andes nor Everest are valid: both are proper nouns, place names.
Anyway, let's start again with this word from Tony's post:
range
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rangle
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tangle
Good word Tony. I had not heard of it before
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angle
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angler
You should know this word, Tony! :yes:
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jangler
Sorry for the delay, kind of busy these days... :(
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jangled
Where is Sami these days? Also busy? :-\
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jangle
??? :-\
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jingle
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jingly
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jungly
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jungle
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bungle
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bungee
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lungee
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lunger :ill:
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plunger
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plugger
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slugger
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slogger
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slogged
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flogged
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flagged
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fragged
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frigged >:D
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frogged
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fogged
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logged
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lugged
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plugged
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slugged
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slagged
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slanged
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flanged
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fanged
(third try to post... internet interrupted .... think my modem is not happy)
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fagged
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sagged
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shagged
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shogged
(new word for me. :TUP:)
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snogged
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Nogged
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bogged
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Blogged
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blogger
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logger
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flogger
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flagger
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lagger
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lagged
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legged
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pegged
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pigged
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prigged
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trigged
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triaged
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triage
Good word Tony!
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:-\ ???
good words...
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Yours was better Rick!! :clapping:
:surrender:
:D
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Haha, I think I just got lucky with the word flow!
Let's start with:
boat
(my favourite subject! I am on my boat now, for the next couple of weeks)
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moat
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meat
Today, one more anniversary of Turtle death... :(
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meaty
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mealy
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vealy
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veal
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veil
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vexil
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:surrender:
Very good word Tony! You must have jumped up and down with joy when you found that word!! :kickdancing:
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Yes, it's really a tough word... I was lucky finding it when checking for veil, this word was used on May 2011 and I just didn't want to repeat same words used that time. ;)
Sami seems to be very busy, so let's start with:
Joy
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joey
I have lots of joeys on my forest property in the mountains.
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jokey
I had to look for "joey" and had to add "Australia" to avoid Google to show me people with that name.
I found "In Australia, any young animal can be called a joey, although the term is usually employed in discussions of marsupials, and most specifically kangaroos."
Very interesting, a new word for me. :D
:TUP:
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pokey
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pogey
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dogey
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doggy
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Soggy
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sloggy
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cloggy
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claggy
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craggy
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raggy
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jaggy
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baggy
Anyone see what happened in the GENERAL area? LOL the forum got attacked. 333 posts by same person, advertising for pharmacy sites in Italy. Going to set a site block.. bye bye links.
and any future posts will replace the site address with nothing! No link, no name. :TUP:
moved the posts to the moderators area and will prune drug names and put them into my censored word lists. :TUP:
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naggy
Saw it. It is written in English, Spanish and Italian.
I can't understand this approach to selling. Is it supposed that me, as a reader, will be more interested in buying if I read an attack like that? In the other hand, if someone buys medicines on line, any medicine, is out of mind.
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snaggy
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:surrender: ???
every word I find has been used within the year...
"I can't understand this approach to selling."
not for selling. for the search engines to lift in rankings.
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staggy
Thank you for your explanation Sami.
Now I can see why of these site intrusions, I didn't see it that way. :TUP:
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stagey
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stage
ya, have been asked to be an SEO person, going around to websites, forums, chat, blogs, posting links to sites to improve rankings.
Basically turn me into a spammer for hire.
Not good. Have refused. I dont want my IP address blocked as bad spammer.
And would not do that to another webmaster. It sucks to clean it up.
I have samisite attached to an anti-spammer site so anyone that signs up here is checked through that database. It stops thousands of bots from getting in. This was a HUMAN that signed up, then copied and pasted 330 posts of different drugs.
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stager
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sager
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swager
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swaged
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swayed
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stayed
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spayed
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splayed
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Played
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prayed
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rayed
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xrayed
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drayed
:sleepy:
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draped
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Drape
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crape
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crate
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create
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creat
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crat
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rat
(last used in 2009... can you believe that? wow)
OK gotta spend some time cleaning out more spammers... >:( :banghead: >:( :banghead:
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raft
I saw 35 pages of spam... :v8slap:
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Craft
Yes, I spent a long while dealing with all those posts! What a waste. I hope there is special place in Hell for them.
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crafty
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drafty
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drifty
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drift
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drifts
(that's the verb, not noun)
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drafts
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drats
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drays
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drams
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drums
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drubs
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daubs
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dauts
welcome back.
I am connecting from my mothers home. I have no internet at my home again. Has been getting worse and worse and ISP just blames my computer. It works other places, but not from my own home. Brought laptop & router to my mothers home, works fine here. So can NOT be my equipment...! Not many options for me in that area... :banghead:
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darts
So can NOT be my equipment...!
Obviously, but they won’t pay attention to this particular unless you find a technician that really WANTS to help you ;)
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farts :nofinger:
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farms
rick your answer stunk. rofl
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fards
Haha, good one Sami :clapping:
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cards
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chards
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echards
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echard
OK, time to get rid of the plural! 8)
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??? :-\ :thinking:
Good to remove the s, thanks
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chard
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chord
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chore
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chare
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charge
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charger
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charmer
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harmer
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hammer :repair:
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hammier
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gammier
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jammier
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jammies
As in going to put on my jammies (pajamas).
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jammiest
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hammiest
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gammiest
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gemmiest
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germiest
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germest
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Well done Rick, I couldn't find a word to follow :thinking:
:surrender:
:clapping:
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:clapping: good job rick!
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Thanks folks! Here is the new word:
suite
I just bought a new boat, called "Suite 1"
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quite
Enjoy it Rick :D
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quit
Thanks Tony, I will!!
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Suit
Congrats. Enjoy!! :TUP:
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suint
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stint
I got a shock when I saw your word, Tony. I thought we were going to have a very short game - luckily there was a way out! :fiuu:
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saint
:D
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taint
you both amaze me with words!
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taunt
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gaunt
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gaun
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faun
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maun
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man
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main
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pain
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cain
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can
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carn
-
care
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cape
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ape
last used in 2009. been at this a long time. :D
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app
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wapp
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wap
Sorry for the delay... :whistling:
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wasp
Wow, the last time we had this word was 2008!
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warp
just to use an unused word... :)
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wart
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watt
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wat
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what
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phat
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that
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twat >:D
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twit
Hey Rick, I wanted to post that word, but I was not sure... rofl
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Wit
I posted in the HIDDEN area for Moderators about my problem. PLEASE read that asap. Thanks!
I TRIED to send you private message....don't know you got it.
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writ
PM received OK.
Let us know when everything is OK :TUP:
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Write
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writhe
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writher
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wrother
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wrather
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wrathier
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wreathier
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breathier :fiuu:
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breather
:fiuu: :fiuu:
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breathes
Present tense verb in third person
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breathed
Past tense verb in the third person! :)
Here is a suggestion to develop the game a bit more: how about we have to use the word in a sentence? For example:
"He breathed for the last time, as the knife was plunged deeply into his heart."
What do you think?
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breathe
It's a good idea Rick, even if it will represent a new challenge for me.
The missing Judge will have the last word. ;)
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wreathe
Where is that missing Judge? I hope she is OK
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wreath
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wreathy
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wrathy
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wrath
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wraith
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graith
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greith
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greit
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great
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greet :flowers:
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gree
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agree
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aglee
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agley
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alley
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valley
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volley
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rolley
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trolley
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trolly
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troll
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trill
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thrill
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shrill
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shrilly
I don't really like this move; it is like adding an "s", but this is how the game is...
:-\
:whistling:
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shrills
I don't like my move either (even more than yours!)
But it is legitimate: I didn't add an s to shrilly, and also, shrills is not the plural of shrilly
>:D
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thrills
Your move thrills me!
It was legitimate and allowed me to to find a word I could play. :TUP: :D
If you want to require a sentence, I am fine with that.
I leave this decision up to TONY. It impacts him the most.
Don't know why you can't get your PM Rick.
Please try to reset your PM settings, like I had to do.
I changed my PM settings in my Profile....
Display personal messages: was loading all PM at once. This was blocking me.
Using either ONE AT A TIME or CONVERSATION makes it work again[/quote]
If that doesn't work for you, let me know.
Then I will try to rebuild or delete ALL PMS for everyone if I can in the admin maintenance inside SMF.
I don't go into the SQL database tables, afraid I will break something on that side. :D
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trills
I leave this decision up to TONY. It impacts him the most.
I'm a guest in this game, you set the rules.
Whatever you do is OK for me, the only thing I tell you is that I will lean on the web to look for sentences.
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trolls
OK, then let's give it a try for a few weeks:
"I have been cruising around in my boat for the last five weeks, and I sometimes put out trolls in the hope of catching a small tuna. Unfortunately, it didn't happen! I guess they know I am not really a fisherman!"
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scrolls
"I have a program that scrolls too quickly on screen"
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Hey Tony, trolls > scrolls ???
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strolls
"He happily strolls in the garden"
Sorry, was a lapsus... :-[
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scrolls
Sorry I used your word, Tony! :flowers:
"On my many times travelling in Tibet, in the temples I saw entire rooms full of ancient Buddhist scrolls, many thousands of years old."
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scroll
"Scroll, flick, or pan any direction for quick navigation."
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stroll
"I love to stroll along the beach"
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:surrender: :-\
I have trolled the web, scrolled dictionary pages. Can not find another word.
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strowl
(Strowl: To stroll)
"Here you have a nice strowl along the Potomac river..."
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strow
"I will strow these seeds, and in a short time, we will have a beautiful, green lawn."
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serow
"The serows are six species of medium-sized goat-like or antelope-like mammals of the genus Capricornis"
Wikipedia.-
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??? :thinking: :(
Good words!
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scrow
"As I entered the currier's workshop, I had to step through the scrow which littered the floor."
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screw
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screwy
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screws
“I'm trying to help him, but he always screws up, so maybe, Ivan, you could be his buddy and spend time with him"
Quoted from:
Iggy Pop: Open Up and Bleed
Paul Trynka
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screes
I am happy I was able to get out of trouble from your excellent word serow
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sarees
"Indian women look beatiful wearing their sarees"
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sirees
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siree
Let's get rid of that s! >:(
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sirree
No sirree, not on your life!
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Good word Rick :TUP:
:surrender:
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That was a good game. We came close on several occasions but managed to find a way out.
Let's start with:
wipe
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swipe
"Thieves swipe electronics... and a stuffed bear!"
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sipe
"We pruned a broken branch from our tree last weekend, and the tree started to sipe watery sap."
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stipe
"It has a long, hollow stipe that enlarges gradually toward the surface."
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stripe
"How many stripe(s) does a zebra have?" :-\
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striae
"The trunk of this tree is full of striae"
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stria
" That stria was caused by a glacier millions of years ago"
Good word Tony. I had not heard it before.
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strid
His strid took him over the puddle.
(Note: I have never seen this version of the word before. Might be antiqued.)
I had to look up both stipe and stria. Very nice gentlemen!
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staid
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said
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sapid
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sipid
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siped
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piped
Oil is piped from deep wells in Alaska.
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piper
"The earliest references (Middle Ages) describe a piper, dressed in multicolored clothing, leading the children away from the town never to return" - The Pied Piper of Hamelin
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pipier
Variant of pipy
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pipper
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Dipper
He who dips is a dipper. Lol
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dipped
For breakfast, I like cookies dipped in coffee milk
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dapped
The fisherman continually dapped his line in and out of the water.
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zapped
I got zapped when I plugged in the cord (no kidding!). :ss-shocked:
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zipped
"My wife just zipped down the street to buy some groceries"
Sami, a woman got electrocuted here recently when a non-approved cheap imported USB charger failed. She was using headphones with the charger plugged in.
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zipper
I keep my fishing gear in a zipper-sealed plastic bag
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Tipper
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tripper
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tripped
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Stripped
>:D
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strapped
The dummies dropped from 100,000 feet have a camera strapped to them
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strapper
The dummies dropped from 100,000 feet have a camera strapped to them by a strapper. :hapscream:
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trapper
The dummy strapper was a trapper too.
by the way...where is the video of this dummy fall? rofl
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trapped
The dummy strapper was a trapper too, and he eventually got trapped in his own trap! :hapscream:
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tapped
The dummy strapper was a trapper too, and he eventually got trapped in his own trap! He tapped the lever to release his leg. :hapscream:
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tamped
Weird, after have tamped his pipe with tobacco, the dummy's owner usually don't smoke it!
Sami, how the film ended? at the end, the trapper had his leg released? rofl
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tamper
Weird, after have tamped his pipe with tobacco, the dummy's owner usually don't smoke it! He asked angrily: "Did someone tamper with my pipe?"
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temper
Weird, after have tamped his pipe with tobacco, the dummy's owner usually don't smoke it! He asked angrily: "Did someone tamper with my pipe? You know that it makes me lose my temper!!
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tempter
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tempted
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temped
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templed
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templet
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temple
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stemple
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steeple
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steeply
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steely
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seely
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jeely
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jelly
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
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jells
Remember when people used to put jells in their hair? I used to use Brylcream jell as a teenager, for a very slick, cool look! :P
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ells
I used the same brand Rick.
What times they were!
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wells
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welts
I'm sure Elvis the pelvis used Brylcream too.
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kelts
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gelts
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Belts
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bolts
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blts
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Tony, I don't think your post is legitimate. It is an abbreviation.
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I tried to post same thing earlier today but couldn't get solid connection in the hospital on my ipad or on phone. (Was waiting on someone getting a biopsy done)
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holts
According to Dic. com blt is a noun included on a "Slang definitions & Phrases", otherwise it would be pointed out as an abbreviation.
Sorry if I understood wrong.
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/blts.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/blts.jpg.html)
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/usa.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/usa.jpg.html)
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jolts
Tony, I wonder how you seem to be looking at a different version of dic.com.
I can see what you mean about BLT, but it is simply an abbreviation of bacon, lettuce and tomato. The fact it is written as all upper case "BLT" indicates an abbreviation. If it had become a common usage actual word it would be written "blt", which doesn't really work because it has no vowel.
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volts
Tony, I wonder how you seem to be looking at a different version of dic.com.
Sorry, it is the only version I get clicking on Dictionary.com.
I can see what you mean about BLT, but it is simply an abbreviation of bacon, lettuce and tomato.
Grammatically I agree with you, but Dic.com does not mention that it is an abbreviation at all (indeed it is), but a noun.
I’m just sticking to the game’s rules.
May be we have to add another exception to the rules.
Do you remember the Maradona's "Hand of God" against British? Everybody knows that it was a goal made with a hand, there are even pictures that confirm it, but the referee said that it was a goal and it remained as a goal.
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volt
(Time to get rid of the "s"!)
You are absolutely right, Tony - if the referee declares it a goal, then it is a goal, no matter what the camera says.
So if our illustrious judge says BLT is an acceptable word, then it is! :yes:
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Molt
I already posted that I also thought of it as only an abbreviation...cant imagine how it ould be a word (noun) without vowel. I think of BMW, IBM, VCR, DVD. all abbreviations... sorry Tony. I disagree with your dic.com page.
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molto
Yes, sir.
The word was already changed.
:agree:
BTW, just for the records, here is a list's part of English words without vowels:
sky, spy, shy, fry, fly, why, dry, try, tryst, gym, hymn, lynx, lynch, myth, wyrm, myrrh, rhythms,[ pygmy, gypsy, flyby, crypt, nymph, crwth, crypt, cyst, dryly, flyby, glycyl, glyph, Gypsy, hymn, jynx, lymph, lynx, myrrh, myth, nymph, psych, pygmy, rhythm, shyly, slyly, spry, spryly, Styx, sync, synth, syzygy, tryst, wryly, xylyl, wyrm , myrrh
(Font: Wikipedia and Yahoo answers)
...I disagree with your dic.com page.
...Our dic.com page. ;)
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molts
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Melts
In USA, y can be, and often is considered a vowel.
These letters are vowels in English:
A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y
The letter Y can be a vowel (as in the word "cry" or "candy"), or it can be a consonant (as in "yellow").
These five or six letters stand for about 20 vowel sounds in most English accent
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smelts
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smolts
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smalts
smelts = YUMMY! Good crispy treats.
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smalto
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smalti
Never guessed that an Italian word would be found on Dic.com...
BTW, it is a plural, but the Italians don't use the "s" to make it :D
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malti
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Rick, malti does not appear on my Beta Dic.com.
Please, confirm that you can find it on your original version.
:)
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multi
malti is in my copy of dic.com, a noun, national language of Malta.
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culti
Tony, are you able to still access the standard dic.com, so that we are not using two different references?
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cultic
I tried Rick, but any link clicked leads me to the same page.
You both will check it for me.
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celtic
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deltic
I'm posting from a small laptop and it accepts the original version of Dic.com ??? :-\
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deltaic
Tony, are both computers connected to the same internet service?
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Good word Rick, I couldn't find any word to follow :surrender:
Congratulations. :TUP:
Tony, are both computers connected to the same internet service?
Yes, is the only one I have, the only difference is the OS, one is XP (where Dic. com Beta is shown) and the laptop is Windows 7.
May be this is the reason.
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I guess we should wait a day in case Sami comes along.
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The last few days I have been at my cabin in the mountains. Yesterday we had almost cyclone-level winds. Somehow my cabin managed to remain on the ground without damage. Snowing today.
So let's start with:
wind
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Win
(http://www.samisite.com/external/championsmiley.gif)
Glad you weathered the storm!
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twin
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twine
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twice
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tice
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trice
Again, tice doesn't appear on dic.com Beta version. I had to look on my laptop to be sure. :(
How come they launch a version with a different base of words?
Can anyone solve the mistery and tell me how to get the old version?
This is the URL I get when try to open dic.com and check for tice: h**p://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tice?s=ts
I tried writing directly the same URL read on the laptop, but it always shows the Beta version.
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trike
I can't explain it Tony. I get almost the same URL as you, but without the last "s". However I also tried it with that extra "s" and it made no difference.
I don't know how to get the beta version here, and I am a bit afraid to try to get it, because then I may not be able to get rid if it!
Do you know if that beta version is the original beta, before the current site we have been using, or is it the beta of a new site? It would be strange for a new site to have fewer words, unless they were trying to purge old words no longer used, perhaps for the mobile version of dic dot com. Who knows? :-\
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strike
Do you know if that beta version is the original beta...?
That's a good question, but how could I know? :-\
BTW, this is what I get by ANY means:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/url.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/url.jpg.html)
It is EXACTLY as the URL I get with the laptop.
The only explanation that comes to mind is that somehow they check the country.
If I'm not wrong, Sami wrote them once, may be she could do it again to get an explanation.
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striker
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strider
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strides
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striders
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stridors
Tony, I may not be online for about a week. Tomorrow I will go cruising in my boat, and because of the wind, we will stay a few days in one bay which is very protected, but also has no internet signal.
Rick
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stridor
OK Rick, enjoy your trip.
I'll be waiting for you all.
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:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
:surrender:
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:ss-shocked:
OK Rick, we will start a new game when you come back ;)
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Recently I installed a new cellular-wifi system on my boat, and now it seems I can sometimes get an internet signal where I could not get it before.
So go ahead with a new game when you are ready, Tony, and I will connect whenever possible.
Rick
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OK Rick, from your post:
ahead
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head
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hexad
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hexed
I think I have the beta version too now. Seems like it has now been released as the full version. I don't like it much. It seems like it has fewer words and does not show all the derivatives of a word.
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sexed
Yes, even the word "Beta" is not longer shown beneath the title...
I looked again for the word "tice", wich was on the old version but didn't on the beta, and neither appears... :-\
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vexed
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vexer
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veer
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veep
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peep
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prep
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prop
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preop
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:surrender:
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surprise! :ss-shocked:
Again, I never thought It would be the last word...
From this page, new word:
Font
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front
I have a new idea: maybe the winner of a game should have the chance to find a word which follows their own winning word, therefore possibly allowing the game to continue further. If they can succeed to find a word where others failed, then they can aim for the special recognition of "Word Master", if they can win the same game twice!
What do you think? Maybe we could try it with this new game. Who will be the first Word Master? :clapping:
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from
It's OK for me Rick, however I doubt there will be more words once we've got a winner... ;)
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Tony, check your word again, you made a mistake.
Well, I got the idea in my last post because I think sometimes the winner can see another word that the others don't see. Anyway, let's see if it works.
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frost :-[
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frosty
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frosts
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:surrender: That was a quick one!
Tony, can you find a following word?
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Yes, it lasts less than a page... :(
From your post:
quick
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quack
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quark
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quart
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quarz
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Did you make a mistake on that one, Tony?
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Yes, that's Spanish... we dont't use the "t" on that word. Sorry :-[
quartz
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quarts
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quirts
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squirts
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squirt
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squint
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asquint
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:surrender:
Brilliant word, Tony. Well done! :clapping:
Can you find a word to follow it?
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Nope, I couldn't find... :-\
New word from this page:
mark
BTW, there are three :surrender: on the same page... is this a new record? >:D :D
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nark
Yes, I think it is a record. You are too good at this game!! :clapping:
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snark
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snarky
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snarly
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snarl
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snarf
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snare
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share
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sharp
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harp
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hasp
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has
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haw
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chaw
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chow
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cahow
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:surrender: good word, Tony
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Neither I could find another word to follow :-\
New word, from your firm:
better
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butter
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abutter
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abutted
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butted
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bunted
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blunted
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blunter
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bluster
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blustery
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clustery
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clusters
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flusters
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flutters
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flatters
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flattery
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clattery
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cattery
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cautery
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:-\ ???
Good word.... Couldn't find another.
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:surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
Your are back on your winning streak again, Tony! :clapping:
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:hapscream:
Yes! seven winnings in a row! That's a good average. >:D
I had a short period of losses because I had my mind busy on other things :whistling:
Hold on tight, because here we start again with a new word from your post Rick:
streak
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streaky
Hmm, how can I distract you for a while? :thinking:
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screaky
:D
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creaky
(I thought I had better simplify the word, or the game would be over in a few moves!! :unsure:)
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creamy
Congrats on the win!! :TUP: :clapping:
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creasy
:TUP:
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greasy
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grease
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greased
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creased
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creaked
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freaked
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wreaked
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wreaker
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freaker
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breaker
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beaker
Reminds me of my high school chemistry classes! I enjoyed chemistry. :TUP:
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weaker
I liked advanced biology.. even considered going into marine biology...
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weaver
-
weever
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weeper
-
beeper
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bleeper
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bleeder
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blender
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bender
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fender
(My boat has 6 of these)
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fencer
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fenced
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fence
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pence
Before the introduction of decimal currency in Australia in 1966, we had the British system of pounds, shillings, and pence.
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spence
I read that Australia got its Independence from United Kingdom in 1966, but today still attached to it by the Commonwealth
I think not understand the real meaning of this bond. Rick, can you explain it to me in few and poor words?
:-\
BTW, you also changed to meters (metres), Kms, Kilos, etc. Was it to hard to accept? In the 70's in USA was an attempt to change, but at the end the people wasn't able to accustom.
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spencer
You are right, Tony. Australia no longer has any legal connections with the United Kingdom. However we are still part of a "club" of nations called the "Commonwealth". This club nowadays is mostly for sports events such as the Commonwealth Games, and other cooperative events or support.
However we are not yet a full republic, and still consider the Queen of England as our Queen. There have been several attempts over the years to move to a full republic, but it has not achieved the necessary support. People don't seems to see any advantage from it.
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specer
:TUP: Rick.
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Tony, I don't see specer on dic dot com. Only spec, which is abbreviation of specification, or speculation.
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Yes, I agree with you that specer is related with specs, which is an abbreviation of specification or speculation. I was thinking about before using this word Rick, but checking on Dic.com I saw that this word does appear as an “Americanism, by shortening” (note, not abbreviation).
Also, there are more, it appears in the “suggestions” word list when you type a non-existing word:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Varios_Otros/spacer1.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/Varios_Otros/spacer1.jpg.html)
Evenmore, on the “nearby” word list:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Varios_Otros/spacer.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/Varios_Otros/spacer.jpg.html)
Seen all this, and convinced that specer complies with the game’s rules (even that we know that it is related with specification or speculation), I decided to using it.
If all this is wrong, or I didn't understand the game, I :surrender:
:D :TUP:
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haha, OK OK, you have a convincing argument! :clapping:
spacer
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pacer
Thank you Rick, I'm just following the game's rules (not the grammar) ;) :D
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packer
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lacker
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clacker
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clicker
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slicker
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slacker
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blacker
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blocker
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clocker
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locker
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locked
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clocked
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clacked
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clucked
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klucked
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plucked
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plucker
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plunker
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lunker
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lanker
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flanker
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flanken
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flanked
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flacked
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flocked
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flocced
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:surrender:
Excellent word, Tony :clapping:
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:surrender:
WOW.... I agree. Excellent word.
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Thank you both guys.
Hi Sami, good to hear from you :flowers:
New word:
word
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sword
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sward
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sard
Tony, tomorrow I am leaving on a kayaking trip to Laos. After starting the kayak part, I will not have any internet for about one week. The river where we will do the kayak trip is in a very remote part of Laos: no roads, no electricity, no mobile phone, no internet. All communication is by river!
See you when I get back. :)
Rick
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Ward
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award
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aard
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hard
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chard
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echard
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??? looking...
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I gave up looking! :surrender:
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:whistling:
:watchyawn:
:sleepy:
Should we keep waiting for Sami? she was looking...
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looking, looking, looking....maybe she is still looking rofl
Give her 24 hours, then we will declare her AWOL
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Okay, she will surely understand... :wave:
New word:
wash
(my wife has just turned on the washer machine) :D
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swash
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awash
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abash
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abase
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abuse
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amuse
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amused
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abused
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abuser
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abaser
-
abater
-
abator
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ablator
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Ouch... ??? :-\
:surrender:
Well done Rick!
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WOW!!!! Am I the last winner for 2014? :hapscream: :hapscream: :hapscream:
Let's wait a day or two for Sami
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Hi everyone, welcome to 2015!
Let's start with
new
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Hi Rick, :wave:
newt
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next
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nett
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netty
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petty
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peaty
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platy
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paty
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pay
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pray
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spray
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splay
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splad
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splat
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split
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spit
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spite
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spike
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spiker
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piker
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Poker
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porker
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porter
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sporter
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spurter
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spurted
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spirted
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spirited
^-^
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:thinking: ...mmm
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:surrender:
Well done Sami !!! :clapping:
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:) Thanks. But I know it's not over till Tony says it is.
The two come up with words I have never seen before so he may still find something. :yes: :thinking:
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:surrender:
You did it Sami! You came back with Duracell batteries!!
Well done !
:clapping:
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Thanks guys. I think you let me win that one. :flowers:
Taking a word from Tony's post:
Back
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aback
Don't underestimate yourself Sami...
You won! ;)
:-[
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alack
No capitulation from me, Sami. You won! :clapping:
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black
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blacky
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:thinking:
blacks
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blocks
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blocs
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bloc
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blog
was surprised to find we hadn't used that word in the game.
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bog
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bong
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bone
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bony
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bonny
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bunny
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bundy
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bandy
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brandy
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randy >:D
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rindy
:D
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windy
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lindy :kickdancing: :kickdancing:
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liny
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Line
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cline
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clime
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Climb
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clomb
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plomb
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aplomb
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:ss-shocked: :v8slap: :-\ ??? :thinking:
I can't find another word after that one. Good play!
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:surrender:
Clever word, Tony. I wish your English was not so good!! :banghead:
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Thank you guys.
I wish your English was not so good!!
I wish I COULD speak English as good as I understand what I read... :-[
New word from Rick's post:
good
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goad
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Toad
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toady
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loady
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loamy
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Loam
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loom
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bloom :flowers:
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abloom
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:-\
We will have to ban Tony from putting "a" in front of words!! :yes:
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:D he does have a knack for finding those words.
:surrender: :clapping: :TUP:
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rofl :hapscream:
We will have to ban Tony from putting "a" in front of words!! :yes:
...and a "y" at the end of YOUR words! :D
From Sami's post, new word (hope this game wont be short...):
knack
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knuck
...and a "y" at the end of YOUR words! :D
Haha, touche Tony!
rofl :hapscream:
We will have to ban Tony from putting "a" in front of words!! :yes:
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kluck
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luck
Maybe I will have more luck this time!
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lock
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loca
Curiosity:
Spanish: loca=crazy [remember "La Vida Loca" with Ricky Martin?] :D
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loci
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loti
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lotic :whistling:
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lytic
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lyric
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lytic
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:nofinger:
Tony, you can't use my previous word!!! :noshake:
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rofl
sorry, was a mistake caused by the hurry...
pyric
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???
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pyic
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pyin
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yin
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in
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ion
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Lion
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pion
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pilon
It's a very common word for me (in Spanish) ;)
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pylon
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:-\ ??? One site said pelon but it's not in DIC.com think it may be a brand name... So I can't play it....
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phylon :whistling:
Sami: what about nylon :D?
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phyton
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rhyton
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How do you find your words?...
I am so often surprised at the caliber of your words! :clapping:
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Tony, how come you always find the last word!!! rofl
:surrender:
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:surrender:
I am impressed!
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:clapping: :hapscream:
Tony, how come you always find the last word!!! rofl
Well, not " always ", is just a matter of playing the game carefully and try to publish a word that you possibly know that it hasn't continuity ;)
New word, from Rick's post:
find
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rind
I try the same thing, Tony. But you do it more successfully! Maybe it is an advantage not having English as first language!
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rindy :whistling:
A little bit of your medicine... LOL
Maybe it is an advantage not having English as first language!
Maybe, I don't know the meaning of many of the words I use, I discover it AFTER using them. That's why I said that this game has been a great help for my English understanding, at least for the English that I read.
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kindy
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kinky
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kink
Lucky to find a way out of my own trap with "y", haha
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rink
as in ice rink
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reink
Hi Ed, there has been a lot of water under the bridge since your last post... :)
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rein
You almost got me with that one, Tony! ???
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reign :whistling:
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deign
I am running on a new
1 cable modem, 2 new wireless router, 3 new cable box and remote (for tv)!
I have had major issues getting connected and staying connected. Today, more than $200 later I am back online with a steady connection here. :clapping:
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feign
Congrats for your new communication system Sami.
You seem like a kid with a new toy :D
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feigns
Note: that's a verb, not a plural!! rofl
Seems I could not use feigny hahaha
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hummm...
:thinking:
check mate in two moves... :thinking:
hummm..
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Still thinking? :banghead:
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OK Rick, make your move... :(
reigns
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reins
You knew that was coming, right? 8)
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veins
Well, I was thinking in another word that could close the game... >:D
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Hey Sami, what's wrong with your new network now?
We miss you!! Don't leave Rick alone, he is going to break his forehead against that brick wall... LOL
:flowers:
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Huh? ??? That was an easy one Tony! :clapping:
veiny
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meiny
Was a joke Rick, I meant this: :banghead:
:D
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mein
Sami is missing in action again! :-\
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zein
I also thought the game was at its end but it continues so I'll jump in. :boogie:
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zen
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zek
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lek :fiuu:
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eek
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eek... eek... hummm :thinking: ???
Valid? :-\
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I would say eek is not valid. It only appears in dic dot com as an abbreviation, which is not allowed.
Sorry Ed. Try again?
But I did learn something: I had no idea the currency of Estonia is the Estonian Kroon (EEK)
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I had doubts, because after the abbreviation of Estonian currency I read
"Word Origin and History for eek
sound of a squeak of fear, by 1940."
but I couldn't understand very well if it was another meaning of the word. :-\
What do you think Ed?
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let
Sorry, I saw "eek" as the sound and have forgotten the rules. Only nouns & verbs allowed?
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pet
Well, to make it short, if the word is listed on dictionary.com is valid, unless it is a proper name, a city (geogrphic place in general), or an abbreviation or acronym or... so on :ss-shocked:
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pert
Good definition of the rules, Tony! :TUP:
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part
As far as I remember ???, a word must not have been previously used, and, that can be checked with the search field in the top right corner where it should be listed as number 1.
To summarize,
A word must be a: noun or adjective in either singular or plural form, or a verb.
A word may not be a: proper name, abbreviation, or acronym.
??? What about the hyphen in words? I suppose it actually causes two separate nouns to create a single hyphenated word and thus it should also be outlawed.
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party
Ed, this game has developed so many rules that I think would be better to letting you know when you post an invalid word... :D
For example:
hyphened words :nofinger:
and
...a word must not have been previously used...
...last 12 months
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partly
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peartly
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pertly
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portly
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hmmm... ??? Still thinking!!
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:whistling:
:watchyawn:
:D
:offtopic:
Does anyone know something about Sami?
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:surrender:
Sami is probably taking a break for Easter.
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You have done it again Tony!!! :surrender:
Maybe Sami had another technology disaster. She has been MIA since well before Easter. Hope she is OK
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:hapscream:
As I already said, I'm really #### good with this game!! >:D
New word, from Rick's post:
again
(and again, and again, and again...) rofl
:offtopic:
In place of #### I used another word, but the Sami's censure has converted it in: darn
Before I used it, I looked on dic.com to be sure it wasn't a bad word and it confirmed me that was NOT a curse word.
Is it? :-\
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agin
I will do my best to stop you this time, Tony!!! :banghead:
No problem with darn. It is not a curse word, just a common expression of emotion.
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agio
Congrats Tony :bdballoon:
I also hope Sami has been able to solve the problem. :repair:
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gio
I will do my best to stop you this time, Tony!!! :banghead:
We'll see... >:D
:D
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giro
I am going to take you down in this game!! Wait and see!! >:D >:D >:D
LOL LOL LOL
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girl
If I was a betting man, well the odds are in favor of... :luck:
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guirly rofl
Come on Ed, you can be the winner!!
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Hey Tony, you can't win that way!!! :nofinger:
You made 3 mistakes:
1) Two letters added
2) A word that doesn't exist
3) You ended the word with a y, which is reserved for me! Hahaha
rofl rofl rofl rofl
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:-[ OMG!... sorry.
The hurry and Spanish made me make such mistake...
In Spanish, you can't write 'girl' (as pronounced) without an "u" following the "g"
I intended
girly
(Rick, I put the laughing icon because the "y") :D
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gilly
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illy
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filly
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fitly
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fatly
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featly
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neatly
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nettly
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nettle
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nettler
Why has Sami disappeared again? :-\
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nettlier
:thinking:
???
:-\
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:surrender: How do you find these words, Tony! :banghead:
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>:D
:hapscream:
:surrender: How do you find these words, Tony! :banghead:
:-\
I use the same resources that can be used by you. Remember that the previous word, the penultimate word, was posted by you (or someone else) ;)
New word, from your post:
find
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fiend
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friend
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fried
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fries
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pommes frites
In Australia we call them hot chips. When I was a kid you could buy 10 pence worth of chips, and get quite a lot, wrapped in white butcher's paper with newspaper on the outside. Then walk down to the beach and sit on the sand, watching the surf and eating your chips. Those were the days!
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fritzes
Yes, years ago in Scotland, they also served me fries in a greasy newspaper cone... :D
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Hey Tony, I got the games mixed up, and you followed me, without any comment! rofl
So back to the real game, hehe
frees
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Hey Rick, I noticed the two words, but since frites was valid and could follow fries, then I continued :-\
freest
Sorry for the delay... :-[
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Oh, I see! I didn't notice that.
In that case, I think we should follow your word fritzes
friezes
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frizzes
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fizzes
I am hoping making the word simpler might prolong this game, and give me a fighting chance! haha rofl
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fizzers
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frizzers
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frizers
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friers
Needed to get rid of that z!! :fiuu:
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frier
and that "s" too... ;)
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friar
Why are friars often seen in movies with a bald circle in the middle of their head?
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briar
There are various versions, this is, according to my point of view, the most credible:
"Partial shaving may have its origins in ancient Egypt, Greece, and other places where men shaved a circular bald spot on top of their heads to honor the sun god. Some orders of monks who left a narrow crown of hair around their heads said that this signified the crown of thorns placed on Christ's head during his crucifixion.
The distinctive style, which is called the tonsure (from the Latin word tondere—"to shear"), often is associated with Catholic monks. Historians are unsure about the earliest origins of the tonsure, but church officials came to accept it and then required that all Catholic monks adopt this hairstyle. The tonsure is "a sacred rite . . . by which a baptized and confirmed Christian is received into the clerical order by a shearing of his hair" (The Catholic Encyclopedia).
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brier
Thanks for the explanation, Tony. Now I know!
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briery
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briary
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friary
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friarly
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:surrender:
This match is yours Rick.
Well done!
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:fiuu: wow, finally made it!!! :bdballoon:
Lets start with an easy word from your last post:
done
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doe
:nofinger:
That's the result of playing hurriedly... >:(
:D
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does
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doest
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dost
Tony, you used this unusual word more than 5 years ago!
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dot
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doty >:D
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duty
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dusty
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gusty
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gust
I put the y in, now it is time to get rid of it before I get trapped by my my own y LOL
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gush
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gosh
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goth
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moth
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month
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mouth
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mouthy >:D
rofl
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mothy
Hey...you stole my line!! rofl
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motey
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motley
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:surrender:
You did it again Rick !! Congrats! :clapping:
or perhaps this a beginning of a row of wins? :v8slap:
Off the record...
There is a very common word that can be used, but it is not included on Dic.com :-[
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Haha, let's see if I can manage a row of wins, but my guess is you will be back firing all guns!!
Off the record, what is that word?
Here's our new word:
sea
Because I am sitting on my boat now, looking at a beautiful, but very windy sea. Happy to be here in the harbour!
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asea
I will pay more attention to the game after fixing my old and big computer. >:(
The emergency Notebook is too small... :yuck:
The other word is mooley
Google it... sorry if it is a curse word. I'm not totally sure.
:D
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area
:fiuu: I had nearly given up on that one, and the solution should have been obvious from the beginning! :banghead:
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aurea
By own pride, I was about to put 'arepa': :D
Dic.com:
noun
1.
a corn pancake, sometimes sweetened, used in Colombian and Venezuelan cookery.
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Tony, aurea does not seem to be a legitimate word in dic dot com. It seems to only exist as part of the phrase "aurea mediocritas", but not as an independent word.
But arepa would be ok. Did you mean to use that word? Can I guess that you are a good arepa cook?! :)
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urea
I didn't pay too much attention to the word aurea because it is seldom used in Spanish (without the "mediocritas").
For example, “Zona aurea” means “Aurea zone” which is plenty used in photography, art, etc
I'm not a good cook of arepas (which is very simple), but my wife surely is!! :D
Do you know them? Google it with images... ;)
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uvea
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uveal
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ureal
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urial
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burial
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curial
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curtal
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curtail
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curtain
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certain
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pertain
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pertains
That's a verb, not a noun! LOL
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I did not even thought putting an "s" at the end of a word, so I :surrender:
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Aha! I won again!!! rofl :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: rofl
But how long will it last?! :-\
The s ban only applies to simply adding an s to make a word plural. Verbs are OK :)
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:watchyawn:
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Oh! I am not so used to winning! I forgot to set a new word!! :-[
So, a word from Tony's reminder:
time
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trime
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trimer
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timer
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tamer
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tamed
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teamed
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teamer
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steamer
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seamer
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reamer
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reamed
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renamed
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benamed
I have some doubts:
British Dictionary definitions for bename - ( Dictionary.com - Tony's note)
bename
/bɪˈneɪm/
verb -names, -naming, -named, -named, -nempt
1. an archaic word for name (sense 12)
:thinking:
???
:-\
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bename
It is listed in Dic dot com so I guess we go with it.
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benames
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renames
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rename
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prename
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prenames
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:nofinger: I think you broke the s rule, Tony! :whip:
prename is a noun, not a verb. So you can't add an s to it, which makes it plural.
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:nofinger: I think you broke the s rule, Tony! :whip:
prename is a noun, not a verb. So you can't add an s to it, which makes it plural.
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Conj.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/Conj.jpg.html)
:-\
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I don't know what that site is that you showed, Tony. But our "bible" is dic dot com, and that only shows prename as a noun, not a verb. I think the use of dic dot com only, is our most basic rule. Otherwise we would always be searching for websites which agree with what we want to do. Don't you think? :thinking:
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pregame
I use Reverso. com only to coniugate a verb; dic.com doesn't do that.
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pregamed
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You won again Rick! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
:surrender:
:D
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Wow! How long can I keep up this winning streak? :hapscream:
I am sure you won't let me keep it for long!
Here's the new word:
keep
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kelep
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kelp
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skelp
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scelp
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scalp
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scald
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scale
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scaly >:D
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scally :fiuu:
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scall
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call
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calla
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callan
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callant
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gallant
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galant
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galact
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Hey, I don't think that is legitimate, Tony. Galact is not a word in its own right. It is only part of a word, as shown in dic dot com as galact-
:nofinger:
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I was wondering before using this word, but our rules doesn't say anything about part of a word. It says that if the word appears in the dictionary then is valid, excepting the words that we already know.
So, should we include this new rule in the game? :unsure:
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But galact does not appear in the dictionary. What appears is galact-
That is different, and means that galact is only part of a word.
So we don't need any new rules. :noshake:
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That hyphen shown at the end is not part of the word; it means that something else follows. It is not same as “all-day” for example, where the hyphen is part of the word.
Typing galact on dic.com it appears, thus fulfilling our rules. Same happens with pertains, benamed, pregamed and so on, but dic.com shows them with another word (pertain, bename, pregame…) even though these words had been judged valid, even if they don’t appear in the dictionary as it. We all know the real meaning of all those words. :yes:
BTW, if you look for 'benamed' on the web (word judged as valid) you won't find it except on dictionary.com.
Sorry to disagree with you this time Rick. I think this controversy must remain pending and should be judged by a third impartial party. Meanwhile we can start a new game.
It is your turn.
;)
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That hyphen shown at the end is not part of the word; it means that something else follows.
That is exactly correct Tony, but the word you proposed did not have anything following. Galact is not a stand-alone word in its own right. It has no meaning.
Anyway, as you said, let's pass this by and wait for the county judge to ride into town. But the problem is, we don't know where the judge is: seems she is missing in action. Hopefully we will find her soon.
We won't declare this as a win for anybody. So let's start with an easy word from your post:
end
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...but the word you proposed did not have anything following.
I agree 100% with you Rick, I'm just following the game's rules: "... if it appears on dicionary.com then is valid"
:TUP:
bend
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bendy >:D
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benny :o
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fenny
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ferny
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ferry
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ferly
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felly
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fells
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felts
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felt
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feet
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feat
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fiat
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piat
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pitt
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Pitt ?? ???
Isn't that a last name ? :thinking:
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plat
Sorry Tony, my mistake.
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pleat
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ploat
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float
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floaty >:D
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floats >:D
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flouts
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flout
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clout
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clou
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clod
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cloy
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cloky
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coky :fiuu:
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joky
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poky
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porky
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porgy
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podgy
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pudgy
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puggy
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vuggy
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buggy
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muggy
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moggy
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smoggy
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soggy
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saggy
I noticed that Dictionary.com doesn't have all the valid words. :noshake:
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slaggy
Yes, you are correct, Tony. But for the purpose of our game, only words in dic dot com are valid. To get all valid English words, we probably need to use Oxford Dictionary.
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slangy
... only words in dic dot com are valid.
Yes, I'm aware. ;)
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slang
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clang
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clank
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crank
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cranky >:D
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pranky
No news from Sami... :verysad:
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prank
I think we need to be concerned - something serious has happened to Sami. :unsure:
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prang
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prong
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prone
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crone
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croze
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froze
Good word Tony. I have never heard of croze
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frozen
:TUP:
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:surrender: You win!!
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:hapscream:
Rick, you probably are concentrated on other things... ;)
New word, from your post:
heard
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hoard
You are so right, Tony! I had the feeling I should be able to find a word to follow frozen, but I could not focus on it for long enough- too many things going on! :P
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board
I'm glad that you at least find a gap in your journey to follow the game :)
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boar
When we are in a place where I can get internet signal, it is my habit, first thing in the morning, to get up around 6am, make a coffee, then check emails, the news and weather, and the game! :TUP:
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boyar
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bolar
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bolas
Depending on the context, in Spanish bolas is a rude word :D
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bolos
Haha, the English equivalent of bolas can also be a rude word! :yes:
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LOL
polos
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polis
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palis
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palais
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palkis
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palki :fiuu:
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palpi
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palp
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pulp
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gulp
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gula
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gull
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gulf
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guff
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gruff
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gruffy >:D
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gruffly :D
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ruffly
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ruffle
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truffle
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truffe
truffe is also an Italian word, plural of truffa (scam). It is very common here; you can find masters of this "art" around.
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ruffe
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ruffed
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luffed
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fluffed
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fluffer
"a person employed on a pornographic film set to ensure that male actors are kept aroused"
Wow, I never knew such a job existed!
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fluffier
I cannot imagine what a fluffer does to do her job... :thinking:
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bluffier
I cannot imagine what a fluffer does to do her job... :thinking:
These days, you cannot assume it is a "her"!! :D
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Sorry Rick, my dic.com says that "bluffier" does not exists... :-\
These days, you cannot assume it is a "her"!! :D
You are right! I wrote "her" instinctively. :unsure:
In Spanish, you can write it without specifying if it is "her" or "his":
"I cannot imagine what a fluffer does to do her job... "
No puedo imaginar lo que hace un fluffer para hacer su trabajo...
It is just a "person", or, if you don't know what "fluffer" is, it can be also a single object. ;)
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Yes, you are right, Tony. I thought I had checked it.
You win! :surrender:
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Wao, that win was a surprise also for me! :clapping:
I didn't expect that "fluffier" was a winning word :hapscream:
New word from Rick's last post:
check
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checky >:D
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cheeky :whistling:
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cheek
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cheep
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cheap
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cheapo
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cheeps
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Hey Rick, you made two changes... :nofinger: :fiuu:
:D
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Oh! Too careless lately! :-[
cheapy
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cheaply
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:surrender:
Well done Tony. That was a quick game.
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:bdballoon: :hapscream: :kickdancing:
new word:
well
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swell
Seems like you are back into your winning streak. I will do my best to stop you! :)
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swells
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spells
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speels
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speers
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spewers :yuck:
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skewers
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sewers
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seers
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sears
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spears
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spear
That's enough with tht "S"! >:( let's take it out! :whip:
:D
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smear
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smeary
-
smears
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shmears
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schmears
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schmear
-
shmear
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shmeer
-
shmee
-
smee
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see :fiuu:
I didn't expect to get out of that one alive!
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skee
Your "shmee" was totally unexpected! :ss-shocked:
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skew
-
askew
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asked
-
asker
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masker
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masher
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master
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matter
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smatter
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smarter
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smarted
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smarten
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smartens
(verb)
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smarters
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Tony, I didn't find smarters in dicdotcom
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You are right Rick, sorry, I didn't check. :-[
martens
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martins
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martini :bdballoon:
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martin
Had to get rid of that dangerous "i" :fiuu:
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martian
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marian
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Parian
-
arian
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aryan
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aran
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arab
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grab
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gray
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grey
Now that is how it should be spelt, in the Queen's English!! :yes:
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gley
Now that is how it should be spelt, in the Queen's English!! :yes:
That's correct. It is a matter of dialects.
Italy is a crib of dialects! There are many (MANY!) that you can't absolutelly understand. Almost one different in each region.
It doesn't happen with Spanish language, the only thing that changes in the various countries is the way of speaking, the accent.
Sorry...
I had to modify my word, before I wrote "fray" wich was not correct, it has two letters changed. :-[
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gluey
Haha, I was just having a dig at American ways of spelling!
Gray instead of grey (and many more like that).
I guess those who followed Columbus failed their spelling tests at school! Or more likely, never went to school! rofl
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glue
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glued
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gleed
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gleet
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gleety
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gleets
-
leets
-
fleets
-
fleet
-
sleet
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slept
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sept
-
swept
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sweet
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tweet
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tweed
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tween
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tweeny >:D
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weeny
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wenny
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jenny
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penny
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peony
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peon
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pleon
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paleon
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I'm not sure, but paleon does not seem a valid word. It is an abbreviation of paleontology. In fact on Dic.com appears with a grammatical point at the end: paleon.
This is what Webster Dictionary says about this word: Paleon not found in the Dictionary
(http://www.webster-dictionary.org/definition/Paleon)
- I know we are ruled by Dic.com, I was just checking with Webster... -
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Yes, looking at it again, I am sure you are right, Tony.
I can't find any other word, so :surrender:
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I have a new idea: maybe the winner of a game should have the chance to find a word which follows their own winning word, therefore possibly allowing the game to continue further. If they can succeed to find a word where others failed, then they can aim for the special recognition of "Word Master", if they can win the same game twice!
What do you think? Maybe we could try it with this new game. Who will be the first Word Master? :clapping:
Well, I got the idea in my last post because I think sometimes the winner can see another word that the others don't see. Anyway, let's see if it works.
Yes, there are more than one word that can follow pleon.
Here is one:
Paeon
;)
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Wow, Tony, congratulations!! You are now eligible to try for the title of "Word Master"!! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
To be awarded the title, just win the continuation of the game, meaning you will have won this game twice.
If you achieve the title, you can hold it until someone else claims it by doing the same thing.
Agreed? Since the Judge has gone AWOL, we need to decide these things ourselves :thinking:
paeony
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Your "y" striked again! YOU WIN THE MATCH!! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
:surrender:
Congratulations Rick.
:D
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Oh! I was kind of hoping you would go on to become the first Word Master! I hope you will try again at the next opportunity.
OK, so the new word is:
post
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posit
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prosit
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probit
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probity
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procity
I have doubts about the validity of this word, but Dic.com does not say that it does not exist, only change it to city, doing the same with pro city and pro-city. We have already noticed these changes with other words on Dic.com, so I think the word is valid unless the dictionary says the contrary. ;)
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I didn't have time to study your word until this morning. I was bringing the boat back to the harbour - going home tomorrow after 6 weeks here :'(
I don't think procity is a legitimate word, Tony. When typing it into dicdotcom, only city comes up. Then procity is not mentioned in any of the related forms, such as intercity, minicity etc. The other forms you mentioned, pro city, and pro-city, also only come up as city. There is no definition of procity, and I have no idea what it means.
As another reference, I checked Oxford Dictionary. When entering procity, it says "No exact match for procity found in British and World English"
So my conclusion is that it is not legitimate.
Got another word?
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I think procity it is a valid word, according to our rules. In fact, it is given for dic.com as a suggested word:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/Toni41_fotos/Dic_1.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/Toni41_fotos/media/Dic_1.jpg.html)
I think that, in this case, we will need an impartial trial, therefore, we'd better declare a temporary tie and you continue with a new word. Is it OK for you? ;)
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I think I have to give you that word as valid, Tony. When I entered the same example as you: "prosity", it does come up with the suggestion "procity". In addition, when clicking on that link, you get the definition of "city". Scrolling down that "city" page, it shows "procity" as an adjective.
I still have no idea of its meaning, but I accept it is a valid word by dicdotcom.
You win that one Tony. :surrender:
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Hey Rick, please don't misunderstand me, remember my poor English.
I don't want to win, I don't need that; my comments were only because, after reading the evidences, I just thought that the word procity was valid.
It is still your turn with a new word. ;)
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Tony, I didn't give you any special favours. I came to the conclusion that procity is a valid word. Dicdotcom definitely lists it as an adjective of city. I just don't know what it means.
So, since that is a valid word, which I cannot find a following word, then you win.
But one thing I do agree, you don't need to win!! rofl
Over to you.
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OK, thanks.
favor
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favour
That corrects the spelling! rofl
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flavour
I wrote it in American, as center and centre, color and colour, etc.
I knew that you will correct me. ;)
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flavor
Now look what you made me do! I feel like a traitor :P
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flavory rofl
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flavors
Haha, you are so funny, stealing my y :whip:
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flavours
I have understood that the plural of a word could not be used. It is obvious that this case is not flavor - flavors, but for me remains a plural, even if it comes from flavory.
I thought you could not use it.
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You forgot the rule Tony. The rule is that you can't make a plural by simply adding an s to a word.
But flavors is not the plural of flavory, which is an adjective, so cannot have a plural. So it is OK. That's how we have been doing it for years.
favours
It seems we are stuck on this word and its variations. Can you get us out of it? You are the expert! :yes:
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I’m sorry, you are right, I thoroughly misunderstood the rules. :-[
savours
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sapours
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sapour
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vapour
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vapor
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vapory >:D
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vapors
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valors
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valor
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valour
I really wanted to use jalor, But then you would do jalur, and then I would be stuck!! :-\
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velour
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:surrender:
I think we have come to the end of the line for words with "our"
Can you find a word to continue it?
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Yes, but I'd better keep it to myself. Last time I did it was counterproductive rofl rofl
new word:
think
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thunk
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chunk
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chink
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chick
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chock
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chook
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shook
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shock
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shack
One of my favourite songs of the 60's, Sugar Shack, from 1963.
https://youtu.be/-DW8ecqu0Iw (https://youtu.be/-DW8ecqu0Iw)
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shank
First time to hear this song :)
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stank
-
stonk
-
stork
-
storm
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stormy >:D
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storey
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story
-
store
-
snore
-
sore
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spore
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splore
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:surrender:
Good word Tony
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:hapscream: :hapscream: :hapscream:
:bdballoon: :bdballoon:
I'm closing the year with a win!!
New word?
change
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The year is not over yet!! :kickdancing:
charge
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:D
charger
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charred
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:nofinger:
Double check your word Rick.
:D
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Oops!!! :-[
Too much :bdballoon:
charmer
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harmer
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harper
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sharper
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shaper
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shader
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Tony, shader does not come up on dicdotcom as a legitimate word, although I am surprised at that.
I thought it would be "a person or object that shades".
But it is not listed.
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You are right Rick, after finding the word in other dics and Google, I didn't check with dicdotcom.
I was convinced of its validity. :-[
shaker
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slaker
-
soaker
-
soaper
-
soapier
-
soupier
-
roupier
-
ropier
-
rapier
-
rapider
-
raider
:fiuu:
Wao, where did you get that word?
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raiser
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kaiser
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:surrender:
The k was the killer letter, just like the Kaiser!
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:D
Well, it seems that I close this winning cycle; “it was good while it lasted”
Should we start a new game or just wait a few days? I think that a new match won’t last longer before be interrupted.
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OK, let's see what happens. I am going to China next Thursday for about 3 weeks, and I can't access Samisite from there anyway. So we can have a brain rest from the game! haha
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Samisite still alive.
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Yes, still alive. But the home page still forwards to "Buy this Domain". Maybe Sami is selling it!! :-\
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I think that "Buy this Domain" was put by TCH.
I was surprised when I saw "reply has been posted... " I thouhgt was a Sami's good news... :( :verysad:
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I think the "buy this domain" happens when the domain registration renewal has not been paid on time, and they allow another month or so extra before closing it.
The website hosting is probably still current, because most people buy their domain name first, before they set up the website. So the hosting with TCH may still be current for a bit longer.
But everything will disappear when the domain name shuts down. End of an era. :(
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Hi,
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I'm still here. :yes:
New word:
happen
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happens (That's a verb!) :D
You chose a difficult word to start.
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Sorry :-[
Again, I didn't considered the letter "s".
I took the word from your previous post. I thought you would answer with another word.
Anyway
haptens
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haptene
I used the s because I didn't know another word existed. Only you can find such words!!
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hapten
I think this match wiil have short life... :-[
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hasten
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hastens
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hastes
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hasted
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wasted
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waisted
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waited
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awaited
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awaiter
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waiter
I would not wanted to use this word, because has been used a lot in the past, but I couldn't find another word to use... :-[
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waiver
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waver
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weaver
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weave
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wave
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wavey
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waved
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weaved
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weaves
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leaves
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leaver
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leavier
(I removed my last post because I made a mistake)
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heavier
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headier
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leadier
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leafier
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leakier
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lakier
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lazier
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glazier
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grazier
How long can this stream go on? :-\
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grapier
Idon't know, they are very common words :-[
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gripier
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grippier
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drippier
Seems we went through this sequence 6 years ago! :D
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dippier ;)
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hippier :flowers:
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happier :hapscream:
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yappier
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zappier
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zippier