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doh! 
Strange Words: Puzzles and Challenges
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This discussion revolves around various word puzzles that challenge participants to find specific words based on unique criteria. Notable examples include "gaggings" as an eight-letter word containing four G's, "syzygy" as a six-letter word with three Y's, and "dreamt" as a word ending in 'mt'. Participants also explore words with unusual vowel and consonant patterns, such as "strengths" for five consonants in a row and "facetiously" for containing all six vowels in sequence. The conversation emphasizes creativity and problem-solving in linguistics.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of English vocabulary and word formation
- Familiarity with linguistic patterns, including vowel and consonant usage
- Knowledge of word lengths and their implications in puzzles
- Ability to engage in lateral thinking and problem-solving
- Research advanced vocabulary puzzles and their solutions
- Explore linguistic patterns in word formation and phonetics
- Learn about the history and etymology of unusual English words
- Practice creating your own word puzzles to challenge others
Word enthusiasts, linguists, educators, and anyone interested in enhancing their vocabulary and problem-solving skills through engaging word challenges.
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Evo said:I count 5 vowels.At least you're not cheating!
LOL
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vertigo said:
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyll-llantysiliogogogoch (although it has six Os (<---- No apostrophe ) and 7 consonants in a row).
You may not count it but hex that is life.
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What the heck is that? Welsh? Elvish?
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I believe it is a Welsh town.
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loseyourname said:
Njorl said:
Indeed it is a town in the north of Wales. It don't quite fit the criteria because it has one too many Os and one too many constants in a row. But it is a quality word. You do know that there was a song written about it, right?
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Oh well, here's my answer for '6. Find a word of 16 letters (at least) with no vowels other than 'e' (and no 'y')
strengthlessness
And here's the page where you can find the answers and more questions:
http://www.creativepuzzels.nl/spel/speel1/puzzel23-2.htm
strengthlessness
And here's the page where you can find the answers and more questions:
http://www.creativepuzzels.nl/spel/speel1/puzzel23-2.htm
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I am annoyed now. I should have got some of those. 
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