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A Scrabble players group finds some words are too offensive for its approved list. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images hide caption

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Los Angeles artist Erik Brunetti, the founder of the streetwear clothing company "FUCT," leaves the Supreme Court after his trademark case was argued on Monday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Supreme Court Dances Around The F-Word With Real Potential Financial Consequences

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Late night host Bill Maher, at a New York City comedy festival in November, is taking heat for using the N-word on his HBO show Real Time on Friday. Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images hide caption

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Bill Maher Apologizes After Using N-Word On His Show

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