word suggestion from the Challenge Puzzle 5 January

[nineoaks]

I would like to suggest 'anted,' as in: The poker players all anted up before play started. (I wrote this sentence, it is not a quote from any other source. After the 'beclad' incident, I'm terrified to suggest anything!)

nineoaks

[pat]

Anted is accepted, nineoaks.

[nineoaks]

Dear Pat,

I remember trying it (probably a long time ago now), and being surprised that it was rare. I am feeling embarrassingly incompetent at this word suggestion thing. Will I ever get it right? Perhaps I should have suggested that it be made common. When I looked on the Word List, I did not see it. I apologize for my post.

[pat]

It's still a rare word. No need to apologize but I can understand your embarrassment as I have in the past suggested a word for inclusion that was already accepted.   

Surely the best way to see if a word is acceptable is simply to play it?

[lilys field]

Shoot,  Nine Oaks.  The ‘beclad incident” is one of the highlights of forum history. It yields recurrent giggles. Please do not stifle your talents.

Paula

[Jacki]

Absolutely nine oaks - just post whatever you like - I for one probably made you terrified and I couldn't be more apologetic and looking back it is pretty funny!!

[nineoaks]

Thanks for your kind words pat, lilys field and Jacki. They are much appreciated!