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Mainers, it seems, are more likely to cheat at Wordle than residents of any other state in the nation (we’re No. 1!, we’re No. 1!).

Consider 'uhtceare,' though your doctor wouldn't recommend it: a seldom-seen Old English word meaning 'lying awake before dawn and worrying.'

'Partygate' — the goings-on by former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his ilk during the COVID-19 lockdown — was one word being considered by Collins Dictionary.

Famous bears, pesky S's, 360-degree turns and well-honed targets are in our sights this week. And the bead goes on.

Christmas will soon be here, so what better time to take a look at some of the words associated with the holiday beginning with the big day itself?

The writer and critic's troubles later in life provided more grist for her witty word mill.

Misuse of the English language: The enormity of the problem is enormous.

Take a look at some of the words and phrases that are supposedly being used by members of our armed forces – the ones that can be printed, anyway.

There are only so many deviations a wordsmith can handle before it's time to make a stand.

Alissa Wetherbee of Ellsworth, Maine, thinks (correctly, in my opinion) the word 'lumberjill' should appear in the dictionary right next to 'lumberjack.'