Welcome to Beyond Wordplay! Logology — “wordplay” to most, “recreational linguistics” to some— is having a moment in the sun. Technology is enabling new discoveries and elevating creativity in puzzle construction and wordplay forms. Solvers are devotees are finding affinity groups online and off. Beyond Wordplay is a home for the lover of words from the casual to the serious— your humble correspondent for this logological floruit. Here you’ll find original wordplay creations, goings-on in various communities, and interviews with colorful personalities. Our newsletter pulls it all together and offers original puzzles and contests. We invite you to subscribe, and welcome you aboard. [The Beyond Wordplay crew: Ben Zimmer, Eric Chaikin, Chris Cole, Allegra Kuney, Jeremy Horwitz, Alan Frank, Katja Brinck, Adam Aaronson]