Word game enthusiasts and students, this Franklin Merriam-Webster spell corrector is like having a personal word coach! The patented phonetic spell correction lets you enter words as they sound - type 'nolij' and it finds 'knowledge' for you. The crossword puzzle solver accesses Merriam-Webster's complete word list including biographical and geographical references. Use question marks for unknown letters to solve tricky puzzles - enter 'EI?E?????R' to find 'EISENHOWER.' The Confusables function explains sound-alike words so you can choose the right one, like 'affect' versus 'effect.' The Classmates feature provides related words - enter 'tiger' and get 'cheetah, jaguar, leopard, lion.' Includes a thesaurus with 500,000 synonyms and antonyms plus fun word games like Hangman, Anagrams, Jumble, and Spelling Bee to make learning enjoyable. Also features SAT and spelling bee word lists, built-in timer, and introductory Spanish and French phrases. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Whether you're tackling crossword puzzles, improving your spelling, expanding your vocabulary, or helping with homework, this device makes word work fun and educational. It's that perfect blend of reference tool and learning device that word lovers of all ages will appreciate and use constantly!