logophile

That being said, logophiles may be interested to learn that the name peaked in popularity in 1965, as the agency reported.

It’s a heady combination – the thrill of competition, camaraderie with fellow logophiles, and the frisson from piecing together an etymological puzzle.

“You realize that I’m a logophile, Merci, not a love doctor.”

To prepare for the week’s competition, Amrith studied word patterns and read the dictionary regularly — common practice for other logophiles in the bee.

Last week, in a choice instance of logophile clickbait, the Guardian asked a handful of well-known writers to give a few words on their favorite words.