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To select its Word of the Year, Merriam-Webster’s editors review data on which words rose in search volume and usage, then ...

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"Slop" is Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2025, meaning more people than ever need to "touch grass," which, as it ...

Merriam-Webster has settled on a word that represents 2025 — and that word is “slop.” The dictionary-maker defines “slop” as ...

The New York Times Strands puzzle for December 16 2025 is here. The theme is 'Let me count the ways'. Players will find words ...

As 2025 comes to a close, Merriam-Webster is marking an annual tradition. On Dec. 15, the leading expert in language announced that “slop” had earned the title of word of the year for 2025.

The NYT Strands puzzle got updated on December 16, 2025. Here are hints and the full solution to complete today's challenge.

If your starter word contains a J, rethink your strategy. Here are the most commonly used letters in the alphabet. CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is ...