Archive for the 'October 2009'

October 2009 Issue

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Hell bent for leather

Hell is for horsies. Dear Word Detective:...
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Bones / Sawbones

Hold still Dear Word Detective: I’m...
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Sukey jump

At the hop Dear Word Detective: I’m...
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Toboggan

Look out below Dear Word Detective: My friends...
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