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The English language is like a high-speed moving train, with new words jumping on and old words dropping off constantly. Most of the words we use in the English language today are of foreign origin. Many basic words came from Anglo-Saxon or Scandinavian and English still derives much of its vocabulary from Latin and Greek, but we have also borrowed (or stolen – we haven’t given them back!) words from nearly all of the languages in Europe. How does a word become popularised in our language? It is often introduced by a newspaper journalist and picked up by the general public. If it... 

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Subscriber Draw Winners - March/April 2013 Subscriber Draw Winners - March/April 2013

Congratulations to the winners of the March/April Lucky Subscriber Draw. Each will... 

Subscriber Draw Winners - January/February 2013

Congratulations to these 5 lucky puzzlers, winners of the January/February subscriber... 

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Words and Phrases

My Cup Of Tea

This means something one finds pleasing though it’s more often heard in the negative – but that’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Tea is, or most certainly was, the national beverage of Britain and it gave rise to lots of idiomatic phrases... [Read more or comment]

The Lion’s Share

To take the lion’s share is to take the larger part or even the majority of what is to be apportioned out. There are many tales from ancient times that tell of a group of animals going hunting and the lion using his strength and position... [Read more or comment]

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Puzzling Poet

I do love Lovatts puzzles, They keep me on my toes, Word puzzles, number puzzles, Anything that goes. When first I started puzzling It was to have some fun, My only real ambition To solve each and every one. I started entering contests And to my great surprise I found upon my doorstep A little booklight prize. Then followed in succession A voucher and a cheque, A dictionary/thesaurus And a lovely kitchen pack;   A DIY winner’s pen And to... [Read more or comment]

Another happy (and cosy) Lovatts prize winner…

Hi DeniseSuit just arrived, looks great. My 91 year old neighbour thought I was about to go into space. I can just imagine those cold nights in the caravan in my suit. Many thanksCheersJudy Pictured: Judy Schouten, winner of a Lazypatch Duvet Suit in Variety Puzzles #60  Read More →

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