Cartoonists paint a thousand words

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Explainers | Advance copy | Word wheel | Farage on the move | American English

Please explain why we suddenly need to have the cartoons in your Journal print section explained with a line of text underneath them. Those by Rebecca Hendin and Ben Jennings are rarely obscure, and in the case of Martin Rowson, half the fun comes from deciphering them, after the search for the cups.Jennifer GaleLittleham, Devon

I bought Friday’s Guardian, only to find a copy of Saturday’s magazine inside. It’s a pity it did not include Saturday’s sports results, as I might have made a fortune at the bookie’s.Alan FosterCanterbury

If finding 18 words in Word Wheel (13 June) is “genius” level, what does the 46 words I found make me?Kevin WardQuorn, Leicestershire

“Who knows where [Nigel Farage] will be tomorrow?” writes John Crace (Sketch, 10 June). One thing is for sure – it won’t be Clacton.Pat ColeRugby, Warwickshire

Re egregious Americanisms (Letters, 11 June), when did we start “reaching out” rather than simply approaching someone?Lynne Scrimshaw London

Hike!Peter KaanExeter

Hi.Jim MorrisonBarnet, Hertfordshire

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