What Word Nerds need to know about Leap Year
Getting nerdy about the origins of Leap Year. Turns out science, politics, and religion all played a role! Yikes!
Category: Improving vocabulary
Vocabulary to kick off the new year!
A few words to keep you sharp and savvy in the New Year
Fly your nerd flag with a fun word: palimpsest
Not only is palimpsest fun to say, it has a very interesting meaning. Learn a new word and show it off this weekend!
Why you should try the new Connections game from the NYT
Hey Word Nerds! The fun new Connections game offers new ways to challenge your language skills.
What you need to know about Viticulture
Turns out viticulture refers to one of my favorite things... wine!
What’s more serious: a watch or a warning?
Summer is here, and if you, like me, always confuse storm watches and warnings, I've got a trick to help you remember.