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Set ’em up. Dear Word Detective: I teach...
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Here Kitty, Kitty. Dear WD: When my parents...
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An odd little word, or two. Dear WD: With all...
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Crunch Dear WD: I’m hoping you can answer...
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Malapropwash Dear WD: I enjoyed reading your...
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