Word Hit List

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Published September 26, 1996 at 11:00 PM CDT

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Commentator David Crystal gives us the ten favorite words from a readers poll. Crystal believes these words were chosen more for their sound and rhythm than for their meanings. Crystal was the tenth word chosen.

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