Top Ten Gift Ideas for the Vocabulary Lover

What do you buy for someone who is obsessed with words and word puzzles? If words are their passion they most likely already have the standard word games like Scrabble and Boggle, so what do you get them? Your guide to the perfect gift for anyone whose passion is words.

1) "Thoughts Become Words; Words become Actions; Actions become Character; Character is Everything." Plaque
$18.95 exclusive to signals.com
This inspirational saying will look great on any wall. The plaque is made of wood composite and has a distressed finish with a routered edge. Plaque measures 15"x8".

2) Scrabble Tile Jewelry
$28.95 - $89.95
Amazing charms, cufflinks, key chains, and more all crafted from authentic Scrabble Tiles. Gift your vocabulary lover with a Scrabble tile monogrammed gift. Each tile is set in sterling silver.

3) Snatch Word Game
$13.50
Snatch is a fun word game that takes about thirty seconds to learn how to play. In seconds you'll be playing ultimate war of words! Turn over a tile and combine letters to build a new word or add onto an existing word, any player may jump in to SNATCH your letter or word. The 10-1/4" plastic tube holds 100 plastic letter tiles and includes game instructions. Snatch is for 2 or more players. Snatch would also make a great gift for children of any age.

4) The Official Book of Wordoku Puzzles by Frank Longo
$5.95
Wordoku is a Sudoku for word lovers. Wordoku is a combination of word play and Sudoku. The same basic principles as Sudoku apply to Wordoku except solvers fill each grid with letters. Each puzzle also includes pronounceable anagram, unlike Sudoku, the fun doesn't end there: inside each grid, you'll find the answer to the anagram. Some anagrams have two possible solutions to make Wordoku even more challenging.

5) Rare Words Language Vocabulary Book by Jan and Hallie Leighton
$19.00
A father and daughter lexicographic team Jan and Hallie Leighton, handpicked all the unusual, but usable, words from many sources. Rare Words Language Vocabulary Book includes a pronunciation key and a color presentation. This book is a great gift for the vocabulary lover who actually uses their extensive knowledge in everyday language.

6) Cartoons from Cartoonstock
Prices Vary
A fun company in the United Kingdom. The have hundreds of cartoons that you can put on t-shirts, umbrellas, and more. Cartoonstock has about twenty different vocabulary related cartoons. My favorites are "I have a limited vocabulary because I'm a child, what's your excuse?" and "Sometimes, from time to time, now and again, at times I wish I'd never been given this Thesaurus."

7) Wall Talk
$7.99 and up
Wall Talk are words and quotes that can be used on walls, mirrors, furniture, windows, almost anywhere you can imagine! Get the look of professional hand painting in just minutes with Wall Talk words and quotes. Choose from many inspiring words or quotes. Wall Talk is Pre-cut and pre-spaced lettering on a roll and comes with easy to follow application instructions. There is no paint or glue. Quotes are approximately 40-50" in length. Wall Talks are finished in Matte Black or Pewter. My favorite Wall Talk is "A good laugh is sunshine in the home.

8) "Careful or you'll end up in my novel." Sweatshirt or T-shirt
Sweatshirt $28.95; T-shirt $18.95
A fun way to let people know that you love reading and vocabulary. The sweatshirt is ash colored and is a fifty fifty cotton blend. Tha t-shirt is 100% cotton. Both are available in sizes small to extra extra large.

9) "Let Your Life Speak" framed print
$39.95
"Let Your Life Speak" anyone who loves words should keep this saying close at heart. This four word Quaker saying has multiple meanings. Share your values, without saying a word! "Let Your Life Speak" print is framed in wood composite under Plexiglas. Ready to hang at 15 1/2" x 7 1/2".

10) Words Cuff Bracelet
Sterling Silver $68.00; 14K Gold $1,298.00
Soul, Wish, Faith, Spirit, Beauty Imagine, Dream, Peace, Hope, Love, and Joy these words surround your wrist when wearing the sterling silver or 14K cuff bracelet. Let this bracelet inspire or comfort you on your life journey. Bracelet is 1/2" wide at its widest point.