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Oscar Wilde was famous for his witty wordplay.
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This mystically exacting wordplay is spell-binding—fitting for a record that steeps its themes of desperation and addiction in a heady brew of alchemy and witchcraft.
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Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
That being said, the games are rarely straightforward and often use wordplay, homophones and other techniques to make users think twice.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The rapper has influenced many artists with his melodic flow, lyrical dexterity, intelligent wordplay and vivid storytelling including Eminem, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Lil’ Wayne and Alicia Keys.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
That being said, the brainteaser—which often incorporates homophones and wordplay—can be difficult to crack.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
That being said, the games are rarely straightforward and often use wordplay, homophones and other techniques to make users think twice.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The rapper has influenced many artists with his melodic flow, lyrical dexterity, intelligent wordplay and vivid storytelling including Eminem, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Lil’ Wayne and Alicia Keys.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
That being said, the brainteaser—which often incorporates homophones and wordplay—can be difficult to crack.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Wordplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wordplay. Accessed 13 Apr. 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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