Archive for the 'January 2015'

Trouser terms

One leg at a time. Dear Word Detective: Hi. I...
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Jade

Been there, gentrified that. Dear Word...
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Caboose

A room with vroom. Dear Word Detective: I...
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Eke

A little dab will do ya. Dear Word Detective: ...
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Count / Counter

Formica’s fine, thanks. I’m only...
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