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Notes on words, languages and puzzles, from the people who make Glossa.

12 Tips to Solve Letter-Wheel Word Puzzles Faster

Practical strategies for letter-wheel crossword games, from endings, prefixes and shuffling to tips for Spanish, Dutch, German and French.
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A Word Game Without Forced Ads — How Glossa Makes Money

What's free in Glossa, when ads appear and the rules they follow, Lifetime vs Plus, hint packs, and why Stamps can't be bought. Honest monetisation.
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Can Word Games Help You Learn a Language? An Honest Look

Word games won't replace a course, but they can strengthen vocabulary and spelling. How it works, where the limits are and a simple daily routine.
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How to Play Glossa — Swipe, Spell and Collect Postcards

A beginner's guide to the Glossa word puzzle. Learn the letter wheel, bonus words, hints, shuffle, skip, Stamps, city postcards and the Daily Emoji.
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How We Build Glossa's Word Lists in Five Languages

Where Glossa's words come from and how we check them, from open-licensed sources and frequency ranking to block lists, accent rules and human review.
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The Daily Emoji — One Clue, One Word, Same for Everyone

How Glossa's Daily Emoji works, how to read emoji clues, and what to know about spoiler-free share cards, streaks, No post days and the archive.
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