Help: Glossary

There are many neologisms, slang terms and initialisms that are used around the apterous world, most of which are not valid words in the game itself! You will almost certainly encounter some of them within the first five minutes of playing the game, so here's a comprehensive guide. If there's any jargon confusing you that's not listed here - Image just ask!

darren
n. a unique longest word in a round
The selection was TEBWAOQNU, and Kirk got the darren BANQUET.
darrenic
a. relating to darrens
Paul always wins the darrenic rounds.
darrenical
a. synonym of darrenic
DC
n. Dictionary Corner
gl
abb. good luck
gg
abb. good game
np
abb. no problem
ODE
n. Oxford Dictionary of English
ty
abb. thank you
wb
abb. welcome back

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