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Let's Jettison Excess 'Ton'nage Feb. 23, 2022

The Word Guy

Today, some random dispatches from the Word Front... — 2,000 Pound Gorilla — A recent in... Read More

Midnight Cowboy Shows Up at High Noon Feb. 02, 2022

The Word Guy

Q: What's the proper use of "a.m." or "p.m." for 12 noon and 12 midnight? — Bertha Williams, S... Read More

Complexities Troll 'Comptroller,' 'Controller' Oct. 06, 2021

The Word Guy

What's the deal with "comptroller" and "controller"? Peter Van Winkle of Boston asked me that questi... Read More

Prefixes 'En' and 'In' Battle for Dominance Aug. 25, 2021

The Word Guy

Q. When should "enclosed" be used vs. "inclosed"? Is there a difference in meaning? — Katherin... Read More