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Oscar Wilde was famous for his witty wordplay.
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That being said, the brainteaser—which often incorporates homophones and wordplay—can be difficult to crack.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
And the detailing from Mansory is as unsubtle as the wordplay.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
The puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep players challenged.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The tech billionaire later mocked the accusations with a post full of wordplay and references to Nazi leaders, drawing further criticism.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 28 Jan. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
And the detailing from Mansory is as unsubtle as the wordplay.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
The puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep players challenged.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The tech billionaire later mocked the accusations with a post full of wordplay and references to Nazi leaders, drawing further criticism.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Wordplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wordplay. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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wordplay
noun
word·play
ˈwərd-ˌplā 
: wit that is based on the clever use of words
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