Playing word games makes vocabulary stick by helping you actively recall words...

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Playing word games makes vocabulary stick by helping you actively recall words in fun, meaningful ways. For example, when you guess the word "deal" in a game, you’re not just seeing it—you’re thinking about how it fits in context