Archive for the 'August 2008'

The word known to all men. Dear Word Detective:...
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Farm faster, Dwayne. Dear Word Detective:...
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It’s August and still going strong. Dear...
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Yes, this column is from last year. So...
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Eek? Dear Word Detective: ...
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