Language learning platform Babbel has released a list of the most mispronounced words of 2024 in the US and UK, including names like US Vice President Kamala Harris and Irish actor Barry Keoghan, as well as terms like "Shein" and "semaglutide." The list aims to help people correctly pronounce these commonly mispronounced words, which also include "espresso" and Swedish terms like "Snus" and "flygskam."
The Spelling Bee forum for February 14, 2024, features a grid generator with 46 words, 237 points, 1 pangram, and a bingo. The center letter "v" is in bold, and the breakdown of letters used in the grid is provided. Additionally, a glossary of terms related to the Spelling Bee compiled by a Times reader is available for reference.
The Spelling Bee forum for January 22, 2024, provides a grid generator and a glossary of terms compiled by a Times reader, Monicat. The grid shows 35 words with a total of 152 points and one pangram. The forum aims to assist players who may be feeling stuck on the day's puzzle.
Dang Quang Thang makes his New York Times debut with a crossword puzzle featuring A.S. names that can be parsed as "AS SEEN ON TV." The puzzle includes tricky clues and solving tips, such as using the crosses to confirm hunches and letting short crossings fill themselves in. Thang relied on Google search results and past appearances in crosswords to choose the A.S. names for the theme entries.
