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Linguistic Layers and Word Wonders
A crossword exploring fascinating terms and concepts from the world of language, linguistics, and word usage.
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Across
  • 1. Word formed by rearranging letters
  • 2. Conventional spelling system
  • 3. Informal everyday language
  • 4. Word spelled the same forwards and backwards
  • 5. Creation of new words
  • 10. Smallest unit of meaning in language
  • 11. Phrase with figurative meaning
  • 12. Word with similar meaning
  • 17. Vocabulary of a language
Down
  • 6. Study of word origins
  • 7. Study of set expressions and idioms
  • 8. Rhythm and intonation in speech
  • 9. Meaning of words and sentences
  • 13. Word borrowed from another language
  • 14. Distinct sound unit in speech
  • 15. Rules for arranging words in sentences
  • 16. Regional variety of a language
  • 18. Word part added to the beginning

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