Re: XYZZY

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From: mast... Steve Masticola
Date: Sun, 21 Jan 1990 19:22

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> Does the word "xyzzy" have an origin earlier than the Colossal Cave adventure
> game? Where exactly did it come from?

It may be just coincidence, but on the road from Las Vegas to Barstow,
CA are several large green signs for "Zzyzx Road." I believe the
actual road was just rocks and dirt. Giving someone directions could
be problematical due to nonlinear pronounciation :-)

- Steve.

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