LEXBUZZ Edition #12: Winter Olympics, Dickens, and Cold-Weather Lovers
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✨ From the Editor’s Desk
Hi Lexulous Community,
Did you see the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan and Cortina yesterday? The theme was "Harmony," and we loved how they shared the event across different cities to bring everyone together. It actually reminded us—thousands of players spread all over the world, but all linked by the same game. Whether you're watching the snow fall outside or just staying cozy indoors, that sense of connection is what makes this community great.
Since we're talking about connection and great writing, today is Charles Dickens' birthday! He famously said that laughter and good humor are "irresistibly contagious." I’d argue a perfectly timed bingo is a close second.
🌀Weekly Word Wonder: "EUPHONY"
Pronunciation: yoo-fuh-nee
Definition: The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words.
Origin: From the Greek eu (good) and phone (sound/voice).
Usage:- "The opening ceremony was a masterpiece of colour and euphony, blending modern music with traditional Italian opera."
- "The euphony of the forest at dawn—a mix of rustling leaves and distant birdsong—provided a peaceful start to the hike."
🗓️Of the Day and Its Charm: Science, Stories, and Signals
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Feb 7 – Charles Dickens' Birthday: Mark the day with a word that echoes Victorian-era prose.
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Feb 11 – International Day of Women and Girls in Science: A day to recognize the brilliant minds in science. We know plenty of our players bring that same scientific precision to the game board!
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Feb 13 – World Radio Day: A reminder of how radio used to be the main way to bridge long distances—kind of like the original wireless connection.
👊Punbelievable Punchlines
"What do you call a cold dog sitting on a bunny?"
"A chili-dog on a bun!"
🧩Frozen Jumbles
With the Winter Games starting up, see if you can unscramble these:
- IKSNGI -> (?)
- OCYKEH -> (?)
- TANGSIK -> (?)
Drop your answers in the comments!
📜Last Week's Answers (Edition #11)
The Common Bond:
- Butter / Fire / Dragon -> FLY (Butterfly, Firefly, Dragonfly)
- Star / Shell / Jelly -> FISH (Starfish, Shellfish, Jellyfish)
- Pop / Cob / Sweet -> CORN (Popcorn, Corncob, Sweetcorn)
Happy Puzzling!
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