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What is the most commonly used letter in the English language?

e

It is used in 1/8 of all words!

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This word means to combine or join together as a team.

Unite

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This is what you say when giving someone your best wishes during the holidays.

Merry

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This word for a sharp object has a silent “K.”

Knife

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SANAT LASUC

SANTA CLAUS

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What is the most commonly used word in the English language?

The

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This word describes the feeling of intense surprise or amazement.

Awe

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A sparkly decoration often placed on a Christmas tree.

Tinsel

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This word means a reply to a question and has a silent “W.”

Answer


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LFE

ELF

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What do the words “silver”, “month”, “orange” and “purple” have in common?

They don't rhyme with any other words

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This word means to make a sudden sharp noise (especially on a door)

Knock

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This word describes a small, winged figure often placed at the top of a Christmas tree.

Angel

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This word for a fortified structure has a silent “T.”

Castle

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RACSOL

CAROLS

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What’s the name for the symbol “&”?

Ampersand

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This word means to cook food slowly in liquid.

Simmer

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These are the cheerful songs traditionally sung door-to-door during the holidays.

Carols

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This word describes a sound you make by blowing air through your lips and has a silent “T.”

Whistle

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RENEIERD

REINDEER

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What is the longest word in the English language according to the Oxford English Dictionary?

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

(45 letters!!)

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This word starting with D describes a heavy fall of rain or hail.

Downpour

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This word refers to the stocking fillers given on Christmas.

Gifts/Presents

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This word means to pay attention and has a silent “T.”

Listen


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IGHSLE

SLEIGH

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What is the only word in the English language that ends with the letters 'mt'?

Dreamt

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This word refers to a meeting at an agreed place and time.

Rendezvous

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This word refers to a scene depicting the birth of Jesus.

Nativity

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A word meaning “a small, unnoticeable change,” with a silent “B.”

Subtle

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NPRSEEST

PRESENTS