Crip
Is this slur in the process of being reclaimed?
Today’s New York Times Spelling Bee letters:
A, C, I, P, V, Y, and center R (all words must include R)
Merriam-Webster says…
Silly little dictionary! Don’t you know crip can’t possibly be a word if the New York Times says it ain’t?
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What’s your favorite dord* from today’s puzzle?
My Two Cents
First things first: the photo. It shows the American rock band The Slants. What does have to do with our word? Well, The Slants are composed entirely of Asian Americans, and they were involved in a famous legal battle that reached the Supreme Court in 2017.
Bassist and founder Simon Tam decided to trademark the band’s name in 2010. The U.S. government’s Trademark Office rejected “Slants”, claiming it was offensive and…
