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[–] GrouchyGrouse@hexbear.net 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Codenames are also chosen so they are understood over something like a radio even if the radio has static and you only get half the word. It's why the military alphabet (alpha Bravo Charlie etc) is what it is. If you only here "tel" you know it's "hotel" and therefore a H.