- A Casual Approach to Telling Time - A word clock spells out the time in words rather than numbers. Our latest word clock design tells the exact time every 5 minutes. The two minutes before and after the exact time have an "ish" added to the time. So 3:25 is displayed as "Twenty Five Past Three" and 3:24 is displayed as "Twenty Five Past Three Ish" Each clock is designed and fabricated by the artist and is a uniquely crafted piece which will be coveted by those who enjoy subtle technology in an elegant construction.