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word game

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. word gamenoun

    any game involving the formation or alteration or discovery of words

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  1. word gamenoun

    A game which involves manipulating words.

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  1. Word game

    Word games (also called word game puzzles or word search games) are spoken or board games often designed to test ability with language or to explore its properties. Word games are generally used as a source of entertainment, but can additionally serve an educational purpose. Young children can enjoy playing games such as Hangman, while naturally developing important language skills like spelling. Researchers have found that adults who regularly solved crossword puzzles, which require familiarity with a larger vocabulary, had better brain function later in life.Popular word-based game shows have been a part of television and radio throughout broadcast history, including Spelling Bee (the first televised game show) and Wheel of Fortune (the longest-running syndicated game show in the United States).

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  1. word game

    A word game is a type of game that involves the use of language in formulating words, identifying words, or solving puzzles that are mainly related to words. It enhances a player's linguistic skills such as vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and usage. This game can be played in various forms including board games, paper-and-pencil games, or digital games. Examples include Scrabble, Hangman, Crossword puzzles, and Word search.

Wikidata

  1. Word game

    Word games and puzzles are spoken or board games often designed to test ability with language or to explore its properties. Word games are generally engaged as a source of entertainment, but have been found to serve an educational purpose as well. For instance, young children can find enjoyment playing modestly competitive games such as Hangman, while naturally developing important language skills like spelling. Solving crossword puzzles, which requires familiarity with a larger vocabulary, is a pastime that mature adults have long credited with keeping their minds sharp. There are popular televised word games with valuable monetary prizes for the winning contestants. Many word games enjoy international popularity across a multitude of languages, whilst some are unique to English-speakers.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of word game in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of word game in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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