Puzzle #354 · May 21, 2026
foul play
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Shakespeare
Every day one two-word expression or compound word used in American English.
breaking rules of a game, unfair or dishonest behavior, often implying treachery or even murder
Shakespeare Origins
popularized by Shakespeare in Hamlet and other plays
All is not well. I doubt some foul play
Puzzle Appearances
The expression foul play has appeared in 1 puzzle:
- Puzzle #354 on May 21, 2026
Rate of Appearance in English Language Print
Google's Ngram project shows how often a pair of words has appeared in print every year since the 1800's.
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