If your starter word contains a rarely used letter, rethink your strategy. Here are the most commonly used letters in the ...

The Oxford English Dictionary defines trust as, “Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something; confidence or faith in a person or thing, or in an ...

A New York Times report suggested that a September US strike against a boat in the Caribbean may have been an act of “perfidy ...

The first trailer for the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie was released today, and one throwaway joke is enraging conservatives. Masters of the Universe stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam, ...

An Oxford woman hopes those who attend the local Holocaust exhibition walk away with a better understanding of one of the darkest chapters in human history.

The rule of law is a critical, fundamental principle of our constitutional republic. We should all be deeply rattled by ...

Vibe’ is not a vague feeling, but a shared human experience shaped by environments, design and social interaction.

Come on, little fella – we should get going now.” But my son was not listening. The sand in the playground was just right, so ...

Nincompoop is a very old English word that has been used since the 17th century. It appeared in early dictionaries, plays, and slang speech. Language experts still debate its true origin. Over time, ...

In this installment of NPR's "Word of the Week" series we trace the origins of the "cravat" (borrowed from the French ...

From "dude" to "legit," these terms and sayings date back much farther than you might realize.