All about the words

How we select words, how they’re assigned, homophones and more.

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How are the words assigned?

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Why did you use three words?

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Why can't I buy my own words or change some of the words?

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Will the words ever change?

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How do you handle offensive words?

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What are the shortest and longest words used?

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How do you take into account words that sound the same or can be spelled in different ways?

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Can I download a list of words, or what3words addresses that meet certain conditions?

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The words for my house/office/favourite picnic spot seem somehow appropriate. Are you sure it's random?

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