Word point

I don't know how this Gracerock family game began, however years later is is alive and well. The tradition is the awarding of a "word point" when a big word is used appropriately in normal conversation. It is best when another participant awards the point without a hint - however hinting ("I think that deserves a word point") is allowed.

For example, this morning regarding the newly fallen October snow, Sharon said "I hope this isn't a harbinger of things to come". DEFINITE word point.

Although the game is informal and no score has ever been kept, there are just a couple of unwritten (until now) rules:

• Some word uses are SO good that a double word point can be awarded.
• Geek speak (technical, biological, etc) doesn't count.

Maybe it is our subconscious attempt to keep language alive, or maybe we're just easily amused. So, if you're ever in a conversation with one of us and we blurt out "word point", know that it is a good thing - and now you know why.

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