Every word has a story.

Seven words a day. Three possible origins for each. Pick the true one before the clock runs out.

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How it works

See the word

Seven new words every day.

Guess the origin

Three etymological origins, only one is real. You have 30 seconds, faster answers score more.

Learn the truth

Get the full tale of where the words you use every day come from.

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