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Haunting Hooks contest returns | From cryptic notes to ominous summons, take this invitation somewhere unexpected in Dictionary.com’s Haunting Hooks writing contest.

Dictionary.com News Do You Dare to Accept? This Halloween, Dictionary.com is inviting writers to open the door to something sinister, strange, or unexpected. Now through October 12, enter our Haunting Hooks writing contest and give us your most petrifying opening about an invitation in 50 words or less. What’s at stake? A $100 Amazon gift card Dictionary.com swag Immortality as the winner of the 2026 Haunting Hooks writing contest Plot twist! Entries will be judged by Kimberly Ramsawak, founder of Horror Concierge, and selected entries will be up for Fan’s Choice voting on Dictionary.com. Let us know who sent this invite, where it leads, and what happens if it’s accepted. Enter Today! About Us   Privacy Policy

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September 21, 2026 Word of the Day whangdoodle [wang-dood-l] noun:  a fanciful creature of undefined nature Explanation A whangdoodle is a creature whose appearance is left entirely to the imagination. Unlike a dragon or unicorn, there's no standard shape or defining features baked into the word. Your whangdoodle might have feathers or flippers or 300 toes, and nobody could tell you otherwise. Example: Old sailors often tell stories about a mysterious whangdoodle lurking in the bay. See Full Definition Featured Article Is Trendjacking a Good Idea? Trendjacking is when brands, companies, or influencers insert themselves into viral topics to gain visibility. Should you join in? Keep Reading Play WordStrike by Dictionary.com Can you unscramble the secret word in 2 shots? Try today's WordStrike, a fun free daily game at Words.com Play Today's Game About Us   Privacy Policy