a google search for ” a seven-letter word meaning “Himalayan gem.” takes one to this very page
David:
October 5th, 2011 at 11:06 am
I must be adrift in a sea of too many crosswords.
I just caught myself trying to use “asea” in an email to a friend who’s on a cruise. When spellcheck called me out on it, I went straight for my OED. Not finding it of course, a Google search led me here.
I’m sure glad for the explanation, but I’ve really got to cut down on the crosswords.
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Robby:
August 17th, 2011 at 10:29 am
a google search for ” a seven-letter word meaning “Himalayan gem.” takes one to this very page
David:
October 5th, 2011 at 11:06 am
I must be adrift in a sea of too many crosswords.
I just caught myself trying to use “asea” in an email to a friend who’s on a cruise. When spellcheck called me out on it, I went straight for my OED. Not finding it of course, a Google search led me here.
I’m sure glad for the explanation, but I’ve really got to cut down on the crosswords.