The Word Guy
The Word Guy
Teacher, writer, editor and language columnist Rob Kyff is an expert with words. Through his weekly columns in several publications, a multitude of published books, as well as in his classrooms, he shares his language and grammar tips and provides fun facts about the evolution of the English language.
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Coming to Terms With Politics Sep 30, 2026
With the "all-important mid-term elections" coming up in a few weeks, it's time to cast your mail-in... Read More
Let the Word Games Begin! Sep 23, 2026
Have fun with these puzzlers: Scramble Clambers Can you make a new word by rearranging the letters i... Read More
Is Verbing Nouns Worth the Effort? Sep 16, 2026
When a TV news anchor recently told viewers that technicians were having trouble airing a correspond... Read More
And It's Seabiscuit By Three Lengths! Sep 09, 2026
Did you know that "gun" derives from 11th-century Scandinavian raiders who affectionately gave their... Read More
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