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In my experience, Anu's words are the most interesting; however, he is not the only pebble on the beach.
What other AWAD-type or generally word-related mailing lists are you subscribed to?
(Option : List in order of preference).
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AWAD's the only list I get, but I do check OneLook and dictionary.com on a Dashboard widget. no preference; I just like words.
formerly known as etaoin...
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Word Origins
Quinion
wwftd (http://home.mn.rr.com/wwftd)
Slang City (www.slangcity.com)
These are not in pertickly order of preference.
(also used to get TOWFI but no longer)
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oh yeah! d'oh! wwftd! 
formerly known as etaoin...
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The only other one I get is tsuwms' wwftd. Yes, I am a minion. 
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I, too, am a minion. That's it, though. AWAD and WWFTD.
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Over the years I've also tried and dropped at least 8 others including Collins and various other dictionary based services - the feature they tended to have in common was a lack of interesting editorial direction. Sure, if someone just wants to expand their vocabulary on a totally random basis, but!
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>lack of interesting editorial direction.
signs and portents, mav... signs and portents. <grin>
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AWAD and wwftd. I also get Dave Wilton's weekly but it's more about things in general and not a specific word. I used to get something else but it was kinda boring and I don't remember what it was.
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wwftd is the only one I get.
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