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All about the words

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

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Written by Chloe Day and Molly Macgregor

How are the words assigned?

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Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

Why did you use three words?

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Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

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

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Written by Chloe Day
Updated over a week ago

Will the words ever change?

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Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

How do you handle rude words?

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Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

What are the shortest and longest words used?

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Written by Chloe Day
Updated over a week ago

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

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Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

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

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Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

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

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Written by Chloe Day
Updated over a week ago
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