The Word Guy
The Word Guy
Teacher, writer, editor and language columnist Rob Kyff is an expert with words. Through his weekly columns in several publications, a multitude of published books, as well as in his classrooms, he shares his language and grammar tips and provides fun facts about the evolution of the English language.
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'Safe Haven' Ain't Misbehavin' Feb 04, 2026
"Isn't the expression 'safe haven' redundant?" asks Anthony Cannella of New Britain, Conn. "Isn't a ... Read More
Chancellors of the Lex Checker Jan 28, 2026
The late Supreme Court Justices Harry Blackmun and Antonin Scalia often clashed on matters of law. B... Read More
Doing a 180 on the Linguistic Highway Jan 21, 2026
If you're a rate adjuster at my auto insurance company, please skip the following paragraph. One win... Read More
The Bird Is the Word? Jan 14, 2026
The bird feeder in my backyard has been aflutter this winter with birds and words. First to arrive e... Read More
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