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CONTENT:
The site is a companion to The Word Detective newspaper column, by Evan Morris, which answers users' questions about words and language.
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AESTHETICS:
Black-and-white cartoon graphics and lots of white space give this site a whimsical look.
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ORGANIZATION:
Links to an alphabetical list of archived columns and the current issue of the Word Detective column are clearly marked. It takes some scrolling but retrieving information is easy.
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REVIEW:
What does a "pig in a poke" have to do with "letting the cat out of the bag"? Ask the Word Detective. This site explores the world of words in a lighthearted manner. The Word Detective includes current columns as well as archives of past columns. Users will also find a link for subscribing to the newsletter or sending in their own word questions. Fun links include everything from a history of The Word Detective to how to waste time on the Internet. Whether you are a whippersnapper or an old curmudgeon, The Word Detective has something of interest to you.
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