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Oscar Wilde was famous for his witty wordplay.
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep players challenged.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In the series, the mischievous Cat and his sidekick, the ever-cautious Fish, strike out on kooky adventures that feature alphabet song sing-a-longs, tremendous tongue-twisters, and wondrous wordplay.
—Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
But his lyrics are just as essential — his trademark wordplay and attention to detail deepen the characters and propel the story forward.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
The puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep players challenged.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In the series, the mischievous Cat and his sidekick, the ever-cautious Fish, strike out on kooky adventures that feature alphabet song sing-a-longs, tremendous tongue-twisters, and wondrous wordplay.
—Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
But his lyrics are just as essential — his trademark wordplay and attention to detail deepen the characters and propel the story forward.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
The puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep players challenged.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Wordplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wordplay. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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wordplay
noun
word·play
ˈwərd-ˌplā 
: wit that is based on the clever use of words
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