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Origin

Every word has a story.

Today · No. 1

Six familiar words, each with a journey. Trace the language that gave a word to English, then discover the story it brought along.

6 daily rounds · No time limit · 100 points per round

How to play

  1. Type the language English borrowed the word from directly. Earlier roots appear in the story afterwards.
  2. Find it without hints for 100 points. Wrong answers cost nothing; keep trying.
  3. Hints reveal four choices for 75 points, then remove a wrong choice for 50 points and another for 25. Follow the source after each round to learn more.