Wordnik API

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Bryant Sullivan, … Brian Berns9

May 14

Random words query

It seems that parts of speech are still not working when fetching a random word. Is there any chance

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Random words query

It seems that parts of speech are still not working when fetching a random word. Is there any chance

May 14

Jordan Berkebile

May 1

Free API Request Received by Wordnik?

Hello Wordnik Team, I submitted a request for a free API today, which I plan on using on my Magic

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Free API Request Received by Wordnik?

Hello Wordnik Team, I submitted a request for a free API today, which I plan on using on my Magic

May 1

Paul Hauchon, Erin McKean2

Jan 15

Hi Paul! I've replied to you privately about your key, please check your spam folder if you haven

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Hi Paul! I've replied to you privately about your key, please check your spam folder if you haven

Jan 15

Felix Jung, Erin McKean2

Jan 8

Random Words: is there a maximum for the limit param?

Hi Felix! I'm so sorry to take so long to answer this! The answer is, as seems to be usual with

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Random Words: is there a maximum for the limit param?

Hi Felix! I'm so sorry to take so long to answer this! The answer is, as seems to be usual with

Jan 8

Nox, Erin McKean2

12/27/22

404 error when fetching synonyms

Hi Nox! I am so sorry to take so long to reply to this! So it sounds like there are two problems. One

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404 error when fetching synonyms

Hi Nox! I am so sorry to take so long to reply to this! So it sounds like there are two problems. One

12/27/22

Simon Butler, Erin McKean2

7/12/22

Return a list of suggested words for a word that doesn't exist?

Hi Simon! I am so sorry to take so long to reply to this! We don't currently have this API method

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Return a list of suggested words for a word that doesn't exist?

Hi Simon! I am so sorry to take so long to reply to this! We don't currently have this API method

7/12/22

Gus, Erin McKean3

5/18/22

can you get random words with a specific number of syllables?

Thanks Erin! I'm not sure if the API is open sourced but I'd love to help out somehow if

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can you get random words with a specific number of syllables?

Thanks Erin! I'm not sure if the API is open sourced but I'd love to help out somehow if

5/18/22

Jodi Schneider, … Erin McKean5

11/14/20

Is there a new way to authenticate in order to use the API? (v4 endpoint deprecated

Thanks Jodi! This is definitely on our roadmap -- I wish I had a release date, but I can tell you

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Is there a new way to authenticate in order to use the API? (v4 endpoint deprecated

Thanks Jodi! This is definitely on our roadmap -- I wish I had a release date, but I can tell you

11/14/20

Dustin Driver, Erin McKean2

2/22/20

Planning yet another Twitter writing bot, asking for advice

Hi Dustin! I am so sorry to take so long to reply to this! I think that the Mad Libs idea is probably

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Planning yet another Twitter writing bot, asking for advice

Hi Dustin! I am so sorry to take so long to reply to this! I think that the Mad Libs idea is probably

2/22/20

Valerijs Boguckis, Erin McKean3

11/20/19

randomWords API

Thank you for a quick response. For now will use another data set for random english words. With

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randomWords API

Thank you for a quick response. For now will use another data set for random english words. With

11/20/19

Brian Stephens, Erin McKean2

7/1/19

randomWord returns 500 error when using "noun-posessive" part of speech

Hi Brian! I'm so sorry, this is a bug and we're actively working on a fix. I'll post

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randomWord returns 500 error when using "noun-posessive" part of speech

Hi Brian! I'm so sorry, this is a bug and we're actively working on a fix. I'll post

7/1/19

Jodi Schneider, Venky2

4/12/19

How do I authenticate AccountAPI using wordnik-python3?

Hi I am not very familiar with python. Quick question; is the 503 error in the Wordnik response? The

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How do I authenticate AccountAPI using wordnik-python3?

Hi I am not very familiar with python. Quick question; is the 503 error in the Wordnik response? The

4/12/19

Venky, Erin McKean3

4/12/19

question: how often does data change?

Hi Erin Mental note for myself to always check the terms of use for anything and everything in future

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question: how often does data change?

Hi Erin Mental note for myself to always check the terms of use for anything and everything in future

4/12/19

4/10/19

Randomly getting connection errors

Hello Randomly getting errors 500 etc. Is this normal? I just started using the APIs today Thanks

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Randomly getting connection errors

Hello Randomly getting errors 500 etc. Is this normal? I just started using the APIs today Thanks

4/10/19

7/1/18

Problem with GET /words.json/search/{query}

If I do a simple search with something like https://api.wordnik.com/v4/words.json/search/test?limit=

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Problem with GET /words.json/search/{query}

If I do a simple search with something like https://api.wordnik.com/v4/words.json/search/test?limit=

7/1/18

Andrew Tatham, … Erin McKean8

6/9/18

I can get my own lists but not other users lists

Topic-based lists are definitely on our roadmap -- sorry I don't have an ETA. When we have

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I can get my own lists but not other users lists

Topic-based lists are definitely on our roadmap -- sorry I don't have an ETA. When we have

6/9/18

Omayeli Arenyeka, … Erin McKean8

5/23/18

reverseDictionary method not returning all words

yea of course! I'm trying to create a list of all the gender specific words (both official and

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reverseDictionary method not returning all words

yea of course! I'm trying to create a list of all the gender specific words (both official and

5/23/18

lagron1000, Erin McKean2

5/22/18

i no longer see the prompt that told me my key should be available in a few days bit nor did i get a key

Hi! I'm so sorry for the hassle. I am emailing you off-list with more information. Thanks! Erin

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i no longer see the prompt that told me my key should be available in a few days bit nor did i get a key

Hi! I'm so sorry for the hassle. I am emailing you off-list with more information. Thanks! Erin

5/22/18

lagron1000, Erin McKean2

5/21/18

its been 6 days since i signed up and my key is still unavailable

Hi, yes, this is expected. It can take up to 7 days to receive your API key. Thanks for signing up

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its been 6 days since i signed up and my key is still unavailable

Hi, yes, this is expected. It can take up to 7 days to receive your API key. Thanks for signing up

5/21/18

M Maple, Erin McKean3

5/11/18

Is GET /word.json/{word} not supported anymore?

Thank you for your question! Unfortunately, this API endpoint has never really been extremely useful.

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Is GET /word.json/{word} not supported anymore?

Thank you for your question! Unfortunately, this API endpoint has never really been extremely useful.

5/11/18

5/2/18

Looking for freelance developer familiar with Wordnik and Chatfuel API

06:58 (1 hour ago) Looking for freelance developers to help me help build a JSON API end point to

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Looking for freelance developer familiar with Wordnik and Chatfuel API

06:58 (1 hour ago) Looking for freelance developers to help me help build a JSON API end point to

5/2/18

xav...@elsanow.io, Erin McKean3

4/26/18

API not available for commercial purposes anymore?

I see, thanks a lot for the clarification! On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 4:10 PM, Erin McKean <gmail@

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API not available for commercial purposes anymore?

I see, thanks a lot for the clarification! On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 4:10 PM, Erin McKean <gmail@

4/26/18

Devendra Khatri, Vedant Patel3

4/16/18

API that gives word based on alphabet

thanks , this helped... On Saturday, 14 April 2018 18:59:16 UTC+5:30, Vedant Patel wrote: I don't

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API that gives word based on alphabet

thanks , this helped... On Saturday, 14 April 2018 18:59:16 UTC+5:30, Vedant Patel wrote: I don't

4/16/18

JR Edwards, Erin McKean2

3/26/18

How long before I receive an API Key

So sorry for the hassle; our key-sending email is unreliable. You can find your key on your Wordnik

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How long before I receive an API Key

So sorry for the hassle; our key-sending email is unreliable. You can find your key on your Wordnik

3/26/18

Marilyn Roxie, … Erin McKean9

2/24/18

Ruby/ClientError: user does not have access to word list

Hello Erin, The first method you posted with httparty worked for me! Thanks a bunch! the Wordnik.

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Ruby/ClientError: user does not have access to word list

Hello Erin, The first method you posted with httparty worked for me! Thanks a bunch! the Wordnik.

2/24/18

swift dev, Erin McKean2

2/24/18

Implementing the Request URL into a imported cocapod that uses WordNik API 2 posts by 1 author

Hi! I looks as if you found your answer on StackOverflow, I'm adding that link here to help

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Implementing the Request URL into a imported cocapod that uses WordNik API 2 posts by 1 author

Hi! I looks as if you found your answer on StackOverflow, I'm adding that link here to help

2/24/18

2/9/18

Python API Client Double Encoding excludePartOfSpeech Parameter

Hey all, The Wordnik Python API fails when including a comma separated list in the WordsApi.

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Python API Client Double Encoding excludePartOfSpeech Parameter

Hey all, The Wordnik Python API fails when including a comma separated list in the WordsApi.

2/9/18

gma...@gmail.com

2/6/18

How to exclude hyphenated words with get random words?

Hi, I am using the get random words call for a hangman game. I don't want any hyphenated words,

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How to exclude hyphenated words with get random words?

Hi, I am using the get random words call for a hangman game. I don't want any hyphenated words,

2/6/18

Madeleine Smith

2/6/18

/randomWords to return words in a random order?

Hi, Just wondering, is there any way to call the /words.json/randomWords endpoint and have the words

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/randomWords to return words in a random order?

Hi, Just wondering, is there any way to call the /words.json/randomWords endpoint and have the words

2/6/18

to...@bluecanoelearning.com, Erin McKean4

1/7/18

Hyphenation errors with inflected word forms

Ah, thanks Tony -- I see the problem now. Unfortunately, we're not able to update the API at this

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Hyphenation errors with inflected word forms

Ah, thanks Tony -- I see the problem now. Unfortunately, we're not able to update the API at this

1/7/18

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