How many words can a WORDLOCK lock if a WORDLOCK could loc..

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Ya gotta hand it to uber-geek Todd Basche of Los Altos, Calif.

Staples, Inc. the office supply giant, chose his WORDLOCK padlock over
8,300 entrants to sell for $5.99 USD.

Basche used a letter frequency algorithm to let you spell common words
on a standard 10 digit combination lock with 10 letters replacing the
numerals on each ring.

Now if you could only choose UNcommon words like PETARD, GROZE, or
REIFY....

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