Grammar expert June Casagrande tackles the use of hyphens with a close look at eight multiword terms that writers sometimes get wrong.

English likes to stick contractions on the end of words. “They have” becomes “they’ve,” “I will” becomes “I’ll,” and “do not” becomes “don’t.” The shortened parts of these words are called ...

Words like cargo, khaki, and capri hint at clothing but belong to entirely different categories.Balanced difficulty: The puzzle si ...

The NYT Mini Crossword is part of the publications expanding suite of daily games, alongside Wordle, Connections, and Strands ...

I f you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, October 26, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll ...

Google is ready to shake up one of Search's longest-standing features. The tech giant's search engine, which has been overrun by AI Overviews since early 2024, is set to be downgraded with more ...

Overview A well-balanced puzzle combining easy clues, cultural nods, and clever wordplay challenges.Creative themes such as Clue weapons and “rain” words keep t ...

As far back as 2018 the “editorial guidance” section of the US’s National Public Radio was moved to remind its broadcasters ...

Developed by The New York Times following the phenomenal success of Wordle, Connections challenges players to identify ...

The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea challenging the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) decision to ban the use of the word ‘ORS’ (Oral Rehydration Solution) in the naming of ...

Uralic languages are written with Latin characters, but their pronunciation and grammar structures are nearly alien to ...