The Big Challenge

Authors

David L. Silverman

Abstract

In the November 1974 Kickshaws, we challenged Word Ways readers to select ten different letters from the alphabet so as to maximize the number of five-five letter-splits that could be anagrammed into words. We were careful not to specify rigid rules -- we dislike the Procrustean nature of most puzzle contests with cash awards, and we think that anyone willing to tackle this arduous research ought to have the privilege of determining xes own acceptable and unacceptable words. In the February Kickshaws, we suggested a simple weighting scheme designed to force readers to use common words whenever possible, and lightheartedly proposed a fictitious 12-volume set of logological goodies as a prize to the compiler of the best list.

Recommended Citation

Silverman, David L. (1974) "The Big Challenge," Word Ways: Vol. 8 : Iss. 3 , Article 5.
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/wordways/vol8/iss3/5