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Scrabble® GO Design Your Own Tile Contest 
Presented by Scopely 
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN A PRIZE. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.  PLEASE READ THESE RULES CAREFULLY. AS EXPLAINED BELOW, THE RULES REQUIRE THAT DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS CONTEST BE RESOLVED IN ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, RATHER THAN BY CLASS ACTIONS OR JURY TRIALS, AND LIMIT YOUR RIGHTS AND REMEDIES IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE.

CONTEST PERIOD: The Scrabble® GO Design Your Own Tile Contest Presented by Scopely (the “Contest”) begins on September 19th, 2022, and ends on October 2nd, 2022 11:59 pm PDT (“Contest Period”). The Sponsor of this Contest is Scopely, Inc. (“Sponsor”). The Administrator of this Contest is The Concept Studio, LLC (“Administrator”). 


ELIGIBILITY: The Contest is open to all individuals except for those who reside in Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, North Korea, Myanmar, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, the State of Tamil Nadu, India; the province of Quebec, Canada; New South Wales, Australia, Northern Ireland and countries subject to U.S. export control restrictions and sanctions; countries embargoed by the U.S.; or countries that have been designated by the U.S. government as “terrorist supporting” countries, and any other nation, state, canton or province where prohibited or restricted by U.S. law or the laws of such nation, state, canton or province. Each entrant must be the rightful owner (or have authorized use) of the social media account identified in the entrant&#8217;s entry. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of an entrant, the entrant will be deemed the natural person in whose name the account associated with the entry was opened. Potential winners may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder associated with the entry. Employees, shareholders, officers, directors, agents, and representatives of Sponsor, Administrator (as defined below), Scopely, Inc., and each of their respective parent companies, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, agents, representatives, and participating promotion and advertising agencies and any entity which is involved in any aspect of the creation, production, operation, execution or fulfillment of the Contest and their respective employees, shareholders, officers, directors, agents, and representatives are not eligible to participate in the Contest. Immediate Family and Household Members (defined below) of such individuals are also not eligible to enter or win. For purposes of the Contest, &#8220;Household Members&#8221; shall mean those people who share the same residence at least three months a year, and &#8220;Immediate Family Members&#8221; shall mean parents, step-parents, legal guardians, children, stepchildren, siblings, step-siblings, or spouses. Subject to all applicable laws. Void where prohibited by law.


HOW TO ENTER: You must have an Internet-connected mobile device, have the Scrabble® GO mobile game application downloaded to your device, and be an active player during the Contest Period to participate. Mobile game app available on iOS and Android. If you do not have the app you may download it for free on the App Store or Google Play stores. Data usage charges may apply.

To enter the Contest, players of the Scrabble® GO mobile game will receive an in-game message(s) during the contest period containing the link to a post on the official Scrabble® GO Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ScrabbleGO with the following steps to enter:
You can use the provided template (the template will be available to download from the Facebook post) or simply submit your design from your sketchbook.

The main design for a Scrabble GO Tile is for the back of the Tile. However, as seen in the Snowtime Collection example, you can also add some design elements to the front of the tile.
 
There is no limit to the number of designs you can submit
Upload your design here   https://scrb.ly/DesignYourOwnTile
Creating a Facebook account is free and can be done at facebook.com. 
Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant’s entry that it deems, in its sole discretion, to be a violation of the Official Rules or that is not in keeping with Sponsor’s image or which communicates messages or images inconsistent with the positive images and/or goodwill to which Sponsor wishes to associate. Sponsor is not responsible for a lost, interrupted, or unavailable network server or other connection; miscommunications; failed phone or computer or telephone transmissions; technical failure; jumbled, scrambled or misdirected transmissions; late, lost, incomplete, delayed, or misdirected entries; or other error of any kind whether human, mechanical, or electronic. False or deceptive acts or entries, or entries generated by script, macro, or other automated means will be void, will render a participant ineligible, and also may result in the participant no longer being allowed to enter the Sponsor&#8217;s contest, contests, or other promotions in the future, at Sponsor&#8217;s sole discretion. All entries submitted become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. The entrant must provide all information requested. Incomplete, unreadable, or unintelligible submissions will be disqualified. All information submitted by Entrants is subject to and will be treated in a manner consistent with the Scopely privacy policy accessible at https://scopely.com/privacy/. By participating in this Contest, entrants hereby agree to the Scopely collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that they have read and accepted the Scopely Privacy Policy. Participation in the Contest constitutes the Entrant’s understanding of, full and unconditional agreement to, and acceptance of these Official Rules. The sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant that the sponsor determines to be in violation of any term contained in these Official Rules. The sponsor&#8217;s decision not to enforce a specific provision of these Official Rules does not constitute a waiver of that provision or of the Official Rules generally. All Entries submitted in compliance with these Official Rules and not disqualified are considered “Eligible Entries”. All Entry materials become the sole and exclusive property of the Sponsor. Entries will not be returned. 
All Entries submitted in compliance with these Official Rules and not disqualified are considered “Eligible Entries”. All Entry materials become the sole and exclusive property of the Sponsor. Entries will not be returned. By making a video submission, you hereby grant to Sponsor a royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, and worldwide license to use and display the Entry. Further, by submitting an entry, you give Scopely the right to use the entry for any other promotional purposes. 

WINNER SELECTION / JUDGING PERIOD: Contestants are judged based on their submitted design of a Scrabble GO tile. The criteria for the judges are as follows: 


Theme Fit / Understandability (Fall &amp; Autumn) 
Originality and fun of the Idea
The Originality of the Art Style
Appeal

Weighting will be equal for the above criteria where each category carries 25% of the final score. The Sponsor shall make the determination of the Winners based on the scores provided by the official judges, and such determination shall be final and binding. Sponsor reserves the right to extend the Contest Period and the right to select fewer than the stated number of Winners, if, in its sole discretion, it does not receive a sufficient number of eligible and qualified Entries. Winners will be notified via in-game messaging. By taking part in this Contest you agree to be bound by these rules and all decisions of the Administrator and Sponsor, which are final and binding on all aspects of the Contest.

PRIZES: One (1) Grand Prize: One Grand prize winner will be awarded their designed Scrabble piece to use within the Scrabble® GO game and have it added for other players to earn in a future challenge on the Scrabble® GO game. Winners will be notified via an in-game direct message. 

No substitutions or transfers of a prize, except at the Sponsor’s discretion. 
All federal, state, and local taxes and any other costs and expenses associated with acceptance and/or use of the Prizes not specifically provided for in these Official Rules are solely the Winner’s responsibility. The odds of winning the prize depend upon the total number of submissions during the contest period.

GENERAL CONDITIONS/INDEMNIFICATION: By participating in the Contest and/or by accepting any prize that you may be awarded, you agree that Sponsor, the Administrator, Scopely Inc., their respective parents, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies, units, and divisions; and their advertising and promotional agencies and prize suppliers; each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives, and employees; and each of these companies and individuals&#8217; respective successors, representatives and assigns (collectively, the &#8220;Indemnified Parties&#8221;) shall not be liable for any and all actions, claims, including any third party claims, injury, loss or damage, including death, arising in any manner, directly or indirectly, from or relating to the contest, including your Entry, participation in the contest, or the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prize. By participating in the contest and/or accepting any prize that you may be awarded, you agree to fully indemnify each Indemnified Party from any and all such claims by third parties without limitation. The Indemnified Parties shall not be liable for: (i) late, lost, delayed, stolen, misdirected, postage-due, incomplete, unreadable, inaccurate, garbled, or unintelligible entries, communications, or submissions, regardless of the method of transmission; (ii) telephone system, telephone or computer hardware, software or other technical, computer, or app malfunctions, lost connections, disconnections, delays or transmission errors; (iii) data corruption, theft, destruction, unauthorized access to or alteration of an Entry or other materials; (iv) any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by your participation in this contest or resulting from acceptance, possession or use of a prize; (v) any printing, typographical, administrative or technological errors in any materials associated with the contest; (vi) any notifications or prize delivery to a winner that is undeliverable, returned, rejected or blocked due to reasons not attributable to Sponsor. The Indemnified Parties disclaim any liability for damage to any phone, computer, or other electronic device resulting from participating in, or accessing, or downloading information in connection with this contest, and the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or suspend the contest should a virus, bug, computer or phone problem, unauthorized intervention or other causes beyond Sponsor&#8217;s control, corrupt the administration, security or proper play of the contest. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to modify, cancel, suspend or terminate the contest in its entirety or any affected portion thereof. In the event the Sponsor is prevented from awarding prizes or continuing with the contest as contemplated herein by any event beyond its control, including but not limited to fire, flood, natural or man-made epidemic of health or of another manner/type, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, an act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, terrorist threat or activity, war (declared or undeclared) or any federal, state, provincial, regional or local government law, order, or regulation, public health crisis (e.g. SARS), order of any court or jurisdiction, the unavailability of Sponsor’s selected photographer or other cause not reasonably within Sponsor’s control (each a “Force Majeure” event or occurrence), then subject to any governmental approval which may be required, Sponsor shall have the right to modify, suspend, cancel or terminate the contest in its entirety or any affected portion thereof. If the contest or a particular portion thereof is canceled or terminated before the designated end date for any reason, the Sponsor may (if possible) perform a random drawing from among all eligible entries submitted as of the date/time of the event giving rise to the termination and that is in complete compliance with these Official Rules. This shall be each Entrant’s sole and exclusive remedy in the event the contest is so terminated or canceled. Only the type and quantity of prizes described in these Official Rules will be awarded. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. The sponsor may prohibit you from participating in the contest or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines you are attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the contest by cheating, hacking, deception, or any other unfair playing practices.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE GAME (Scrabble® GO) OR RELATED WEBSITES OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHALL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES) TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook. You understand that the information you provide in connection with entering the contest is being provided to the Sponsor and/or Administrator and not Facebook. Any questions, comments, or complaints regarding the Contest should be directed to Sponsor, and not to Facebook.

GRANT OF RIGHTS: By entering, you authorize Sponsor, its affiliates and designees, and their respective agents and agencies to use your submitted design, your name, game name, voice, likeness, statements, photograph, biographical data, city, state, and country of residence for use in game (Scrabble GO), advertising and publicity purposes, worldwide in perpetuity, or on a winner&#8217;s list, if applicable, without further compensation unless prohibited by law.  By entering, you also agree that your name, city, state, and country may be posted on the contest website or mobile website.


PRIVACY POLICY: Information collected from entrants is subject to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy located at http://scopely.com/privacy/ and may also be used as provided in these Official Rules.  By participating in the contest, entrants agree to all of the terms and conditions of the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy and the terms and conditions of the Sponsor’s website.


APPLICABLE LAW: These Official Rules are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States of America, without giving effect to conflicts of law rules. If any of the provisions of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect. To the extent permitted by law, participants waive their right to litigate, seek injunctive relief or make any other recourse to judicial procedures in case of disputes or claims resulting from or in connection with the contest, including waiver of the right to a jury trial.


ARBITRATION: By participating in the contest, you agree that the exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute, claim, or demand related in any way to the contest will be decided by binding arbitration. All disputes between you and Sponsor or anyone associated with the production, development, or handling of this contest, of whatsoever kind or nature arising out of the contest or the terms of these Official Rules, shall be submitted individually, without resort to a class action, to Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (“JAMS”) for binding arbitration, under its rules then in effect, in Culver City, California, USA, before one arbitrator to be mutually agreed upon by both parties. The parties agree to share equally in the arbitration costs incurred and that, unless prohibited by applicable law, under no circumstances will participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and participants hereby waive all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, and consequential damages and any damages other than actual out-of-pocket expenses.


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FOR WINNERS LIST and OFFICIAL RULES: All requests for a copy of the Official Rules and for the names of the Winners (first name and state) must be made by 11/2/22. For the names of the Winners and/or Official Rule(s) send a self-addressed stamped return envelope to:  Scrabble® GO Design Your Own Tile Contest  Official Winners, 606 Post Road East #693, Westport, CT 06880.

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So you&#8217;re interested in testing your skills against high-level or championship-level Scrabble AI? Routinely challenging your skills in online Scrabble games is a top-tier practice that any ranked Scrabble player can attest to. The AI plays slightly differently than players which can lead to developing new strategies and skills to win big in future games. 
<h2>Forming Your Strategy by Knowing How the Scrabble AI Plays</h2>
  You need to know right from the start that while the Scrabble AI is advanced-level, it is still a program built on the countless number of moves played by millions of online Scrabble players every day. Those plays are then aggregated and weighted against the final scores of their respective games, and only then is the playing language incorporated into AI.   All that to say–AI comprises real strategies executed by real people. The game&#8217;s player strategies and countermeasures that you are sure to face didn&#8217;t come from some lifeless, digital void. This is why playing the AI is like playing the combined braids of many players. The main objective here is challenging and hopefully exceeding the skills you had before. Combining previous games into a single strategy makes the AI a perfect foil for players wanting to up their Scrabble game.    Keep this in mind as you decide the best way to approach your game!
<h2>What&#8217;s Most Likely When Playing a Scrabble AI?</h2>
  Now that we&#8217;ve established that you&#8217;ll essentially come against human-created playing styles–you need to play slowly and decide what will likely be the first mode of play? Is this a player that draws out your plays and only forms countermeasures after a few turns of observation?? Perhaps someone who utilizes a condensed tile play and draws the game out?   The key to playing AI is to remember that, unless given reason to do otherwise, always play broad. In this case, broad means that the AI you&#8217;re facing is looking to play the highest scoring move. Most AIs are programmed to play this way.   Let&#8217;s look at the two play styles that are commonly found in AI Scrabble programs. The two playing styles each require a nuanced approach if you hope to win. 
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<h2>Scrabble AI That Plays The Highest Scoring Move</h2>
  If this is the player you&#8217;re coming against, then you&#8217;re in (relative) luck as this is the easiest to beat. Almost every Scrabble player who puts in some sweat equity will know that playing the highest scoring move is not always the most sound strategy for an outright win. In some cases, it can even be a hindrance.   In this case, all you have to do is play a sound, strategic game by making sure to get the AI to play its highest letters fast and early. You can do this by setting S, T, Q, and P traps all across the board or even utilizing your 2-Letter Words, but, honestly, it would be a surprise if you have to dig too deep into your arsenal for this one.
<h2>Scrabble AI That Plays Heuristically</h2>
  What does it mean to come against an AI that has heuristics built-in? In its simplest terms, heuristics means that the AI assigns value to the remaining letters to balance against scores played to that point.   This is where even top-level players can find themselves up against a wall if they&#8217;re not prepared.   As always, playing a purposefully deliberate strategy is key to any approach, but in addition to a compelling method, one could also benefit from exploits like Set-Ups. A Set-Up is best described as a move you initially play that you don&#8217;t plan to capitalize on until the next turn. Imagine playing FLU–one short of the triple word score–and then keeping the X    Plays like this yield high scores in addition to stumping the AI.   Now that you have some guidelines on how to best tackle Scrabble&#8217;s AI, there&#8217;s no reason why you shouldn&#8217;t challenge it RIGHT NOW and put your skills to the test!  
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So you&#8217;re interested in testing your skills against high-level or championship-level Scrabble AI? Routinely challenging your skills in online Scrabble games is a top-tier practice that any ranked Scrabble player can attest to. The AI plays slightly differently than players which can lead to developing new strategies and skills to win big in future games. 
Forming Your Strategy by Knowing How the Scrabble AI Plays
  You need to know right from the start that while the Scrabble AI is advanced-level, it is still a program built on the countless number of moves played by millions of online Scrabble players every day. Those plays are then aggregated and weighted against the final scores of their respective games, and only then is the playing language incorporated into AI.   All that to say–AI comprises real strategies executed by real people. The game&#8217;s player strategies and countermeasures that you are sure to face didn&#8217;t come from some lifeless, digital void. This is why playing the AI is like playing the combined braids of many players. The main objective here is challenging and hopefully exceeding the skills you had before. Combining previous games into a single strategy makes the AI a perfect foil for players wanting to up their Scrabble game.    Keep this in mind as you decide the best way to approach your game!
What&#8217;s Most Likely When Playing a Scrabble AI?
  Now that we&#8217;ve established that you&#8217;ll essentially come against human-created playing styles–you need to play slowly and decide what will likely be the first mode of play? Is this a player that draws out your plays and only forms countermeasures after a few turns of observation?? Perhaps someone who utilizes a condensed tile play and draws the game out?   The key to playing AI is to remember that, unless given reason to do otherwise, always play broad. In this case, broad means that the AI you&#8217;re facing is looking to play the highest scoring move. Most AIs are programmed to play this way.   Let&#8217;s look at the two play styles that are commonly found in AI Scrabble programs. The two playing styles each require a nuanced approach if you hope to win. 
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Scrabble AI That Plays The Highest Scoring Move
  If this is the player you&#8217;re coming against, then you&#8217;re in (relative) luck as this is the easiest to beat. Almost every Scrabble player who puts in some sweat equity will know that playing the highest scoring move is not always the most sound strategy for an outright win. In some cases, it can even be a hindrance.   In this case, all you have to do is play a sound, strategic game by making sure to get the AI to play its highest letters fast and early. You can do this by setting S, T, Q, and P traps all across the board or even utilizing your 2-Letter Words, but, honestly, it would be a surprise if you have to dig too deep into your arsenal for this one.
Scrabble AI That Plays Heuristically
  What does it mean to come against an AI that has heuristics built-in? In its simplest terms, heuristics means that the AI assigns value to the remaining letters to balance against scores played to that point.   This is where even top-level players can find themselves up against a wall if they&#8217;re not prepared.   As always, playing a purposefully deliberate strategy is key to any approach, but in addition to a compelling method, one could also benefit from exploits like Set-Ups. A Set-Up is best described as a move you initially play that you don&#8217;t plan to capitalize on until the next turn. Imagine playing FLU–one short of the triple word score–and then keeping the X    Plays like this yield high scores in addition to stumping the AI.   Now that you have some guidelines on how to best tackle Scrabble&#8217;s AI, there&#8217;s no reason why you shouldn&#8217;t challenge it RIGHT NOW and put your skills to the test!  
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The NY Times Spelling Bee is a game that&#8217;s published daily and weekly by the <a style="color: #3366ff;" href="https://www.nytimes.com/puzzles/spelling-bee" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Times</a>. You can play it every day on the NY Times app and nytimes.com. There is also a weekly game in the print edition of The New York Times Magazine. If you want to solve popular word games like The New York Times Spelling Bee regularly, you need to be able to think laterally. You must examine multiple perspectives-even those at odds with one another-before you utilize whatever method you have at your disposal to find a solution. In the New York Times Spelling Bee, players make words with a set of seven unique letters, all while using the center letter at least once. Although it&#8217;s an easy game to learn, mastering it takes practice. There is a good chance that if you weren&#8217;t interested in exploring the vast world of a popular word game like The New York Times Spelling Bee before, you will be now.  However, that raises the question: where does one start? You may be apprehensive about jumping right in, but there are several popular games that you&#8217;re likely familiar with that can certainly ease your nerves and even keep you a step ahead of those just like you who are just starting.
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<h2>Bulls and Cows</h2>
What Is It: You might have heard of Bulls and Cows by the names of popular word games such as Mastermind or Jotto. Regardless of the name, the goal remains the same: one player must create a secret word out of a set number of letters. A second player guesses a word; the first player tells the second player how many letters match in their right place (bulls) and how many are correct but in the wrong place (cows).   Why It Helps: You can develop your vocabulary and logical thinking skills by guessing which letters are correctly placed after critically examining your options.
<h2>Boggle</h2>
What Is It: The rules of Boggle are simple: you shake a box full of dice with a letter on each side, and the dice land in the grid at the bottom of the box. Using the face-up letters, you then attempt to make as many words as possible.   Why It Helps: Besides encouraging the player to think about the possible words from the remaining set of letters, it also discourages the player from committing to a specific formation of letters prematurely.
<h2>Hangman</h2>
What Is It: The classic word game Hangman is played by two players. The first player thinks of a word and writes dashes for each letter. Another player guesses letters of the alphabet. The word has the correct letters inserted, while incorrect letters cause another segment of the &#8220;hangman&#8221; to be drawn.   Why It Helps: Hangman is also a great way to develop Spelling Bee’s disseminative perspective by further developing deep analytical skills through spelling and vocabulary.
<h2>Apples To Apples</h2>
What Is It: In Apples to Apples, players have red and green cards &#8211; red cards that list people, places, things, etc., and green cards that list two descriptions of those things. The player with the green card chooses one of the descriptions, and the other players choose a card from their hand of red cards. It is up to the judge to decide which red card matches the description.   Why It Helps: Improves deductive reasoning skills and problem-solving abilities.
<h2>Scrabble</h2>
What Is It: Scrabble, the popular, classic word game, is played with letter tiles on a square-marked board. The amount of points assigned to letters depends on how common they are. (Some squares count as extra points.) A scrabble game looks like the Spelling Bee layout: a combination of words overlapping each other.   Why It Helps: As mentioned earlier, Scrabble has a lot in common with Spelling Bee. Its formation, layout, and critical objective are not too dissimilar compared to the Spelling Bee creations you&#8217;ll find in the New York Times. Hence the recommendation that beginner Spelling Bee players cut their teeth on the classic puzzle game for Scrabble&#8217;s lateral thinking.    There you have it–our Five Most Popular Word Games to Help You Rock the New York Times Spelling Bee. Do you think there should be more games on this list? Have you transitioned from one of these games into The New York Times’s Spelling Bee and would like to share your experiences? Reply in the comments and let us know!  
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The NY Times Spelling Bee is a game that&#8217;s published daily and weekly by the New York Times. You can play it every day on the NY Times app and nytimes.com. There is also a weekly game in the print edition of The New York Times Magazine. If you want to solve popular word games like The New York Times Spelling Bee regularly, you need to be able to think laterally. You must examine multiple perspectives-even those at odds with one another-before you utilize whatever method you have at your disposal to find a solution. In the New York Times Spelling Bee, players make words with a set of seven unique letters, all while using the center letter at least once. Although it&#8217;s an easy game to learn, mastering it takes practice. There is a good chance that if you weren&#8217;t interested in exploring the vast world of a popular word game like The New York Times Spelling Bee before, you will be now.  However, that raises the question: where does one start? You may be apprehensive about jumping right in, but there are several popular games that you&#8217;re likely familiar with that can certainly ease your nerves and even keep you a step ahead of those just like you who are just starting.
 
Bulls and Cows
What Is It: You might have heard of Bulls and Cows by the names of popular word games such as Mastermind or Jotto. Regardless of the name, the goal remains the same: one player must create a secret word out of a set number of letters. A second player guesses a word; the first player tells the second player how many letters match in their right place (bulls) and how many are correct but in the wrong place (cows).   Why It Helps: You can develop your vocabulary and logical thinking skills by guessing which letters are correctly placed after critically examining your options.
Boggle
What Is It: The rules of Boggle are simple: you shake a box full of dice with a letter on each side, and the dice land in the grid at the bottom of the box. Using the face-up letters, you then attempt to make as many words as possible.   Why It Helps: Besides encouraging the player to think about the possible words from the remaining set of letters, it also discourages the player from committing to a specific formation of letters prematurely.
Hangman
What Is It: The classic word game Hangman is played by two players. The first player thinks of a word and writes dashes for each letter. Another player guesses letters of the alphabet. The word has the correct letters inserted, while incorrect letters cause another segment of the &#8220;hangman&#8221; to be drawn.   Why It Helps: Hangman is also a great way to develop Spelling Bee’s disseminative perspective by further developing deep analytical skills through spelling and vocabulary.
Apples To Apples
What Is It: In Apples to Apples, players have red and green cards &#8211; red cards that list people, places, things, etc., and green cards that list two descriptions of those things. The player with the green card chooses one of the descriptions, and the other players choose a card from their hand of red cards. It is up to the judge to decide which red card matches the description.   Why It Helps: Improves deductive reasoning skills and problem-solving abilities.
Scrabble
What Is It: Scrabble, the popular, classic word game, is played with letter tiles on a square-marked board. The amount of points assigned to letters depends on how common they are. (Some squares count as extra points.) A scrabble game looks like the Spelling Bee layout: a combination of words overlapping each other.   Why It Helps: As mentioned earlier, Scrabble has a lot in common with Spelling Bee. Its formation, layout, and critical objective are not too dissimilar compared to the Spelling Bee creations you&#8217;ll find in the New York Times. Hence the recommendation that beginner Spelling Bee players cut their teeth on the classic puzzle game for Scrabble&#8217;s lateral thinking.    There you have it–our Five Most Popular Word Games to Help You Rock the New York Times Spelling Bee. Do you think there should be more games on this list? Have you transitioned from one of these games into The New York Times’s Spelling Bee and would like to share your experiences? Reply in the comments and let us know!  
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Hello Scrabble Lovers,



Welcome to PlayScrabble.com. The makers of Scrabble GO, Scopely, would like to welcome you to the all-new and exciting PlayScrabble.com, your one-stop destination for all things Scrabble.



PlayScrabble.com is the meeting point for all Scrabble lovers from around the world. Here, you can play your favorite game of Scrabble with friends and family or practice against the computer in real-time. You can catch up on all the latest Scrabble news worldwide, improve your game with Scrabble tips from Scrabble pros with our Blog articles, and discuss with other Scrabble lovers in our dedicated Scrabble Online Forum.



Sign Up now in the left column to enjoy the full PlayScrabble.com experience, which allows you to keep track of your progress, participate in the Forum discussions, and use the in-game chat functionality.



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Select Play from the left menu bar, and you can then choose to play in six languages. You can choose to be matched worldwide with someone based on Elo-based matchmaking. You can choose to play with friends and family, or play against the computer selecting from various difficulties. 



Currently, on PlayScrabble.com, you can only play one game at a time. However, we will be adding in the ability to play more than one game at a time in the future. We’re also working on fun additions to the online experience with Scrabble Puzzles that will help train your brain, as well as a Word Finder to unscramble your tiles. The most exciting part yet is Scrabble Web Tournaments that community members will watch or participate in. We will have more news to share with you again very soon. Make sure you stay tuned for all the latest news and updates in our Blog and Forum!



Select the <a href="https://playscrabble.com/news-blog">News &amp; Blog</a> tab to catch up on all the latest Scrabble news worldwide; improve your game with Scrabble tips from Scrabble pros with our Blog articles and videos.



Visit the <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://playscrabble.com/community-forums#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Community Forums</a> tab to meet other Scrabble lovers, discuss the play, make new friends, and enjoy a game of Scrabble.



Not sure of a word&#8217;s meaning; look it up by selecting the <a href="https://playscrabble.com/dictionary">Dictionary tab</a> from the menu bar.






We truly value the feedback of our Scrabble community. If the PlayScrabble.com experience is available in your region, we would greatly appreciate your feedback in the survey below.  Your feedback is important at this stage of development and will help us make Scrabble Online the best Scrabble experience for you.



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Thank you, and we hope you enjoy this wonderful new PlayScrabble.com experience.



The Scrabble Team



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Hello Scrabble Lovers,



Welcome to PlayScrabble.com. The makers of Scrabble GO, Scopely, would like to welcome you to the all-new and exciting PlayScrabble.com, your one-stop destination for all things Scrabble.



PlayScrabble.com is the meeting point for all Scrabble lovers from around the world. Here, you can play your favorite game of Scrabble with friends and family or practice against the computer in real-time. You can catch up on all the latest Scrabble news worldwide, improve your game with Scrabble tips from Scrabble pros with our Blog articles, and discuss with other Scrabble lovers in our dedicated Scrabble Online Forum.



Sign Up now in the left column to enjoy the full PlayScrabble.com experience, which allows you to keep track of your progress, participate in the Forum discussions, and use the in-game chat functionality.





Menu Bar





Select Play from the left menu bar, and you can then choose to play in six languages. You can choose to be matched worldwide with someone based on Elo-based matchmaking. You can choose to play with friends and family, or play against the computer selecting from various difficulties. 



Currently, on PlayScrabble.com, you can only play one game at a time. However, we will be adding in the ability to play more than one game at a time in the future. We’re also working on fun additions to the online experience with Scrabble Puzzles that will help train your brain, as well as a Word Finder to unscramble your tiles. The most exciting part yet is Scrabble Web Tournaments that community members will watch or participate in. We will have more news to share with you again very soon. Make sure you stay tuned for all the latest news and updates in our Blog and Forum!



Select the News &amp; Blog tab to catch up on all the latest Scrabble news worldwide; improve your game with Scrabble tips from Scrabble pros with our Blog articles and videos.



Visit the Community Forums tab to meet other Scrabble lovers, discuss the play, make new friends, and enjoy a game of Scrabble.



Not sure of a word&#8217;s meaning; look it up by selecting the Dictionary tab from the menu bar.






We truly value the feedback of our Scrabble community. If the PlayScrabble.com experience is available in your region, we would greatly appreciate your feedback in the survey below.  Your feedback is important at this stage of development and will help us make Scrabble Online the best Scrabble experience for you.



Scrabble Online Survey



Thank you, and we hope you enjoy this wonderful new PlayScrabble.com experience.



The Scrabble Team



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Below is a list of frequently asked questions about the PlayScrabble.com platform. Please visit the Scrabble Forum for more information or to ask for help within the community.





How do I sign up?



You can sign up at the bottom of the left sidebar of the website. 



When starting a new game, you will be asked to log in to an existing account, create an account or play as a guest.











There are two ways to create an account:




With an email address, you can choose your Username and password.
Via Facebook










We recommend using Facebook to register, especially if you also play Scrabble GO (Your Scrabble GO account will sync with your web account)



Will PlayScrabble.com replace Scrabble GO?
No, this new platform is an addition to our previous products and they will coexist at the same time.
Multiple Device Detected &#8211; What&#8217;s this error message about?
If you use the Facebook login to access both Scrabble GO and PlayScrabble.com at the same time, you will receive this message. Simply, close/reload the browser or the game app to remove this blocker.


Do I need to be registered to play?



No, you don&#8217;t need to register; you can play as a guest. 



Although, we do encourage you to register to enjoy the entire PlayScrabble.com experience, keep track of your progress, participate in the Forums, and use the chat.



How do I start a Scrabble game?



To start a Scrabble game, you can click on the first icon in the left sidebar of the screen. You can also press &#8220;Start Online Game&#8221; on the board or choose one of the options on the right side of the screen.



You have the option to decide if you want to play online, compete against a friend, or play against the computer.







To play, you can drag and drop the tiles to the board or click on the board where the arrow will appear for which way you want the word to form, and using the keyboard type the word you want to play.



What Scrabble word dictionaries are available to play with?



Scrabble Dictionaries supported:




English &#8211; US: Merriam-Webster 
English &#8211; UK: Collins official Scrabble Dictionary, digital edition 2021
French: L’officiel du jeu Scrabble Larousse 2019
Spanish: Spanish definitions and FISE 2017
Portuguese: Lexico 2017
German: Duden and JOR
Italian: Zanichelli




Note: Only one Dictionary may be selected to play a Scrabble game with at a time.



How to use the Dictionary? / How can I check if a word is valid or not?



You can check the validity of a word in the Dictionary available in the left menu bar.



Enter the word you want to check and select the Dictionary you&#8217;d like to use. You will see the word&#8217;s definition, or If it does not exist in that Dictionary, you will receive a &#8220;word not found&#8221; message.







What more can I do on PlayScrabble.com?



PlayScrabble.com is the meeting point for all Scrabble lovers from around the world. On the website, you will be able to play Scrabble and challenge your friends. Additionally, you can learn more about Scrabble, keep up to date with the latest news in our Scrabble Blog, and meet other Scrabble fans and discuss strategies and more in the Forum.



How do I play against my friends?



To play against your friends, you have a few different ways:




First. Search for your friend via the Username.
Send them a Challenge Link.
Play recent opponents if you have already played against them. 




If your friend challenges you, then you will receive a notification on the main home page.









Can I play more than one game at a time?



Currently, on the PlayScrabble.com platform, you can only play one game at a time. In the future, we will be adding the possibility of playing more than one game. Stay tuned to all the latest news and updates in our Blog and Forum!



Am I playing in real-time?



Yes, PlayScrabble.com is an asynchronous game experience. It means that players compete against one another in real-time; both must remain within the game until its conclusion. If one of the players is inactive for too long, they will forfeit the game.



Is there a way to sync with my Scrabble GO account?



Yes, there is! If you sign up on the website via Facebook, your Scrabble GO account will sync with your PlayScrabble.com account. Your username will be shared for both accounts, although cross-game play and stats are unique to each platform.



Is there a chat function?



Yes, there is a chat. However, you need to be a registered player to be able to use the chat feature.



You can enable or disable chat at any time from the icon that appears on the screen when you are playing.







Can I mute or report another player?



Currently, you cannot report other players from the chat. However, please report inappropriate behavior in the chat (adding screenshots) to our customer support team via the customer service chat available on the bottom right of the Forum.



Note that you can enable and disable (mute) the chat at any time.



Are there any boosts available?



The PlayScrabble.com platform offers you a classic Scrabble experience, so there aren&#8217;t any boosts available.



Are words automatically verified before being submitted to the board?



You can set up the type of rules you want to play with before the game starts. 




VOID challenge: With this option, words are automatically verified before being submitted. This means that you won&#8217;t be able to submit an invalid word.
Double challenge: Players can submit every word, and it&#8217;s up to the opponents to challenge in case they believe they are not valid words in the associated Dictionary.  If one or more challenged words are not in the agreed-upon dictionary or word source, the challenged player loses their turn. If all challenged words are acceptable, the challenger loses their turn.
5 Points challenge: If a player challenges their opponent&#8217;s play and it is invalid, the letters are returned to the opponent&#8217;s rack, and any tiles that were received from the tile bag after playing an invalid word are returned to the tile bag. The opponent loses their turn. However, if the word is valid, the word remains on the board, and the challenger&#8217;s opponent receives 5 points.




The challenge button can be found below the board.







Is there a &#8220;Teacher&#8221;?



There is no teacher on PlayScrabble.com at the moment. We may include some help messages or teacher features in the future. Stay tuned to the Blog and Forum to be up to date with the latest news and updates. And if you are looking for help, do not hesitate to head to the Forum and ask the community! Everyone will be more than happy to help you! 



Is there a skill scoring system?



Scrabble uses an ELO system score that tracks and measures your progress and performance and gives you a score rating based on your performance. The more you play, and the better you perform, the more your score will increase!



Is there a tile bag?



While you are playing,  you can view the tile bag.



You will see the following information:




Total count of the Tiles in the Tile Bag
Listing of all the letters that remain.
Number of Vowels remaining.
Number of Consonants remaining.








Can I change my profile picture?



If you are logged into PlayScrabble.com through Facebook, your Facebook profile picture will be your Scrabble Web picture. However, if you are playing as a guest or logged in through another method, a random avatar is assigned to your profile. Currently, you will not be able to change it if you are logged in this way.



Are there auto-generated players in PlayScrabble.com?



There aren&#8217;t auto-generated players in PlayScrabble.com. But you can play against the computer in a range of skill settings.



Where do I find the latest Scrabble news?



You can find the latest Scrabble news in our Blog (link), available on the web page&#8217;s left side menu. In addition, you&#8217;ll discover articles and information on different Scrabble-related topics such as education, associations, and Scrabble GO.



How do I report bugs and issues I find on PlayScrabble.com?



You can contact the Customer Support team in the chat icon that you&#8217;ll find at the bottom right of the Forum. Please provide as much information as possible about your issue when contacting the Customer Service team. Such as: 




What exactly is not working or buggy?
Where in the game did it happen?
When did it happen?
What type of device are you playing on?
What browser are you using?
Have you tried to resolve the issue, i.e., clear cache, tried another browser, etc.?
Providing Screenshots also helps to understand your issue.




Note: Due to ticket volumes, your request may take slightly longer to answer. We thank you for your patience.

Can I play my friend on Scrabble GO from PlayScrabble.com?
At the moment, we don&#8217;t have functionality for cross-play. On PlayScrabble.com, you can only play other web players.
Can I play with my friend outside of US and Canada?
During the beta phase, it won&#8217;t be possible. You will be able to play only with other players from US and Canada during the beta phase.
Do my score and stats reset once the beta phase ends?
It doesn&#8217;t reset. You will keep all your stats from the beta phase.
Privacy &#8211; How do I delete my account?
To request your account to be deleted, please reach out to us by using the webchat located in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen to open up a conversation with our support team. They&#8217;d be happy to help you with your account request.
					
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Who doesn&#8217;t enjoy a good tabletop board game? There is an adrenaline rush associated with seeing how your opponent reacts in real-time. Sweat beads on the brow. Creases in the features. Eyes filled with mild electricity of panic. One in-person game at a time, these visual cues from the diet of a competition-level player.
But what about when you&#8217;re catching the train for your morning commute? Those lunch breaks when you&#8217;re looking for something to keep your mind sharp for the rest of the day? Or, simply, when you&#8217;re at the coffee shop too bored to move but too energized to sit still?
Enter the world of Online Puzzle Gaming.
Online puzzle games are as diverse as they are numerous. There are modern versions of classic games like Mahjongg and Scrabble and innovative newcomers incorporating the same mathematical-linguistic principles like Hexcells and Sokoban.
Let&#8217;s take a look at the 10 Most Addicting. Online Puzzle of All Time
<h2>1. Web Sudoku</h2>
Type of Game:  Logic-based puzzle
Why It Works: There is more to Sudoku than just numbers. In terms of how addictive it is, Sudoku is one of the most popular online numbers games in the world. Every day, millions of people of all ages and walks of life play it. There is no other truer example of this than when you take your skills against other players online.
The object of the game is to fill every square on the grid with a number from 1-9, where each number can only appear once in every row, column, and 3&#215;3 box. T
Also, playing online guarantees that you won&#8217;t damage your Sudoku puzzle with erasure marks and other unsightly blemishes. Making online Sudoku the easier, cleaner, and more varied option.
<h2>2. Online Crosswords</h2>
Type of game: Word Puzzle
Why It Works: Online Crosswords are the calming yet addictive backbone of lazy Sunday mornings and idle afternoons. Scouring the recesses of your mind for the answer to that four-letter word with the clue &#8216;Andrew Lloyd Webber&#8217;s musical about animals.&#8217; 
How beautiful is it that we no longer have to wait for the Sunday paper to get our crossword fix in? 
<h2>3. Rummikub</h2>
Type of game:  Strategy-focused, Tile-based Word Game 
 Why It Works: The gameplay is based on the traditional Middle Eastern game of Okey. 
Like the card game of Rummy, you try to remove all your tiles by forming runs of 3 tiles or more, or 3 to 4 of a kind.
The numbers are divided into suits by their colors. Rummikub is notorious for games that begin on uneventful note only to build momentum, pressure, and ruthless opportunism.
Which is to say it&#8217;s pretty darn fun.
<h2>4. Tetris</h2>
Type of game: Puzzle Game
Why It Works: If you were unlucky to have grown up without this addicting, inaugural gaming era staple factoring into your recreational fun, then accept our deepest sympathies. Tetris, like Scrabble, is more than a game at this point in history–it&#8217;s an institution.
Tetris is an easy game to comprehend and improve on, so most people love it. Most games instantly punish you for your mistakes, but Tetris, quite literally, compels you to improve upon them. This is even more evident while playing online.
<h2>5. Mahjong Solitaire</h2>
Type of game: Puzzle Game
Why It Works: Mahjong is effectively a card game. They are just thicker than normal cards. Like a traditional deck of cards, these cards (or tiles) can create many different games that can be played on one deck of cards.
There are several types of solitaire games, but Mahjong involves putting the tiles in neat piles and removing pairs of tiles if you can. Alternatively, there is &#8220;the real Mahjong,&#8221; a four-player game in which players try to create valuable winning hands by arranging these tiles in specific ways.
<h2>6. Numpuz: Number Puzzle Games</h2>
Type of game: Math Puzzle Game
Why It Works: Numpuz is a puzzle game app that offers five different options.
Each of the five puzzle games contains a variety of levels. The first of them, Number Riddle, has six difficulty settings, ranging from 3&#215;3 (ideal for kids) to 8&#215;8 (a real challenge). This game involves moving pieces around so they can be arranged properly.
Unlike Block Gems, which requires you to place Tetris pieces, Keep Bounce involves shooting balls at blocks, and Snake Vs. Brick requires you to move a snake across blocks. In short, you can choose from a wide selection of puzzle games.
<h2>7. Wordscapes</h2>
Type of game: Crossword meets Word Search
Why It Works: The game is easy at first but quickly becomes harder as you progress. Furthermore, it only takes a few minutes for each round, so it&#8217;s a great way to improve your vocabulary throughout the day. Aside from that, the game&#8217;s interface is easy to use, and the backgrounds are soothing.
<h2>8. Hexcells</h2>
Type of game: Logic Puzzle Game
Why It Works: This is definitely one worth mentioning.
Hexcells is easy to dismiss at first because it looks so simple &#8211; the interface is so minimalist that it could easily pass as an iPhone game. It is up to you to determine which hexagons on a map are blue and which aren&#8217;t. By looking at the numbers in the corresponding cells and rows/columns, you can find this out.
Playing the game is like playing a much more complex version of Minesweeper with a little bit of Sudoku thrown in, but it is completely devious. 
<h2>9. Four Letters</h2>
Type of game: Word Puzzle 
Why It Works: Four Letters is the perfect choice for those spots of downtime when you need a game with lightning-fast rounds. The goal of each round is to make as many words as possible from four letters. There are no right or wrong answers. As long as your word is valid, you&#8217;ll score. Creating your words requires you to keep changing the letters and working fast before time runs out.
<h2>10. Baikoh</h2>
Type of Game: Word Puzzle
Why It Works: Apart from its pleasing aesthetics and addicting interface, Baikoh also serves as a fun way to enhance your vocabulary casually. The reason for this is that one of the primary tenants of the game relies on you not only making up words but also using them strategically to destroy tiles.  
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Who doesn&#8217;t enjoy a good tabletop board game? There is an adrenaline rush associated with seeing how your opponent reacts in real-time. Sweat beads on the brow. Creases in the features. Eyes filled with mild electricity of panic. One in-person game at a time, these visual cues from the diet of a competition-level player.
But what about when you&#8217;re catching the train for your morning commute? Those lunch breaks when you&#8217;re looking for something to keep your mind sharp for the rest of the day? Or, simply, when you&#8217;re at the coffee shop too bored to move but too energized to sit still?
Enter the world of Online Puzzle Gaming.
Online puzzle games are as diverse as they are numerous. There are modern versions of classic games like Mahjongg and Scrabble and innovative newcomers incorporating the same mathematical-linguistic principles like Hexcells and Sokoban.
Let&#8217;s take a look at the 10 Most Addicting. Online Puzzle of All Time
1. Web Sudoku
Type of Game:  Logic-based puzzle
Why It Works: There is more to Sudoku than just numbers. In terms of how addictive it is, Sudoku is one of the most popular online numbers games in the world. Every day, millions of people of all ages and walks of life play it. There is no other truer example of this than when you take your skills against other players online.
The object of the game is to fill every square on the grid with a number from 1-9, where each number can only appear once in every row, column, and 3&#215;3 box. T
Also, playing online guarantees that you won&#8217;t damage your Sudoku puzzle with erasure marks and other unsightly blemishes. Making online Sudoku the easier, cleaner, and more varied option.
2. Online Crosswords
Type of game: Word Puzzle
Why It Works: Online Crosswords are the calming yet addictive backbone of lazy Sunday mornings and idle afternoons. Scouring the recesses of your mind for the answer to that four-letter word with the clue &#8216;Andrew Lloyd Webber&#8217;s musical about animals.&#8217; 
How beautiful is it that we no longer have to wait for the Sunday paper to get our crossword fix in? 
3. Rummikub
Type of game:  Strategy-focused, Tile-based Word Game 
 Why It Works: The gameplay is based on the traditional Middle Eastern game of Okey. 
Like the card game of Rummy, you try to remove all your tiles by forming runs of 3 tiles or more, or 3 to 4 of a kind.
The numbers are divided into suits by their colors. Rummikub is notorious for games that begin on uneventful note only to build momentum, pressure, and ruthless opportunism.
Which is to say it&#8217;s pretty darn fun.
4. Tetris
Type of game: Puzzle Game
Why It Works: If you were unlucky to have grown up without this addicting, inaugural gaming era staple factoring into your recreational fun, then accept our deepest sympathies. Tetris, like Scrabble, is more than a game at this point in history–it&#8217;s an institution.
Tetris is an easy game to comprehend and improve on, so most people love it. Most games instantly punish you for your mistakes, but Tetris, quite literally, compels you to improve upon them. This is even more evident while playing online.
5. Mahjong Solitaire
Type of game: Puzzle Game
Why It Works: Mahjong is effectively a card game. They are just thicker than normal cards. Like a traditional deck of cards, these cards (or tiles) can create many different games that can be played on one deck of cards.
There are several types of solitaire games, but Mahjong involves putting the tiles in neat piles and removing pairs of tiles if you can. Alternatively, there is &#8220;the real Mahjong,&#8221; a four-player game in which players try to create valuable winning hands by arranging these tiles in specific ways.
6. Numpuz: Number Puzzle Games
Type of game: Math Puzzle Game
Why It Works: Numpuz is a puzzle game app that offers five different options.
Each of the five puzzle games contains a variety of levels. The first of them, Number Riddle, has six difficulty settings, ranging from 3&#215;3 (ideal for kids) to 8&#215;8 (a real challenge). This game involves moving pieces around so they can be arranged properly.
Unlike Block Gems, which requires you to place Tetris pieces, Keep Bounce involves shooting balls at blocks, and Snake Vs. Brick requires you to move a snake across blocks. In short, you can choose from a wide selection of puzzle games.
7. Wordscapes
Type of game: Crossword meets Word Search
Why It Works: The game is easy at first but quickly becomes harder as you progress. Furthermore, it only takes a few minutes for each round, so it&#8217;s a great way to improve your vocabulary throughout the day. Aside from that, the game&#8217;s interface is easy to use, and the backgrounds are soothing.
8. Hexcells
Type of game: Logic Puzzle Game
Why It Works: This is definitely one worth mentioning.
Hexcells is easy to dismiss at first because it looks so simple &#8211; the interface is so minimalist that it could easily pass as an iPhone game. It is up to you to determine which hexagons on a map are blue and which aren&#8217;t. By looking at the numbers in the corresponding cells and rows/columns, you can find this out.
Playing the game is like playing a much more complex version of Minesweeper with a little bit of Sudoku thrown in, but it is completely devious. 
9. Four Letters
Type of game: Word Puzzle 
Why It Works: Four Letters is the perfect choice for those spots of downtime when you need a game with lightning-fast rounds. The goal of each round is to make as many words as possible from four letters. There are no right or wrong answers. As long as your word is valid, you&#8217;ll score. Creating your words requires you to keep changing the letters and working fast before time runs out.
10. Baikoh
Type of Game: Word Puzzle
Why It Works: Apart from its pleasing aesthetics and addicting interface, Baikoh also serves as a fun way to enhance your vocabulary casually. The reason for this is that one of the primary tenants of the game relies on you not only making up words but also using them strategically to destroy tiles.  
					
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So you’ve gotta the official-dicial, insider access Scrabble tea! So what’s next?
<h4>Official Tournament and Club Word List </h4>
NASPA is the official word list for Scrabble tournaments under the NASPA Games umbrella in the U.S. and Canada. 
The dictionary was adapted from the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary for tournament and competitive play.
<h4>Official Scrabble Players Dictionary &#8211; Sixth Edition</h4>
Considered essential by millions of SCRABBLE players. Features more than 100,000 playable words ranging from two to eight letters, including dozens of new entries. 
Updated vocabulary with recent additions like facepalm, listicle, yowza, and hivemind. Covers Canadian and British terms with variant spellings. 
For quick, easy word validation, we provide an inflected form of the word along with the brief definition of the word. Recognized as a recreational and educational product by the North American SCRABBLE Players Association.
<h4>How To Use The Official Scrabble Word Finder</h4>
As we’ve said, The Official <a href="https://playscrabble.com/word-finder">Scrabble Word Finder</a> is the easiest tool there is with the possible exception of a hammer and nail.
The Official Scrabble Word Finder unscrambles your letters while performing an exhaustive search through our Official Scrabble Dictionary to find words that win while also being sorted by word value and length.
There’s also other nifty little features for those players who need a bit more specificity with their winning tiles.  
Starts With: allows the player to narrow their search by utilizing the letter that you ABSOLUTELY have to play in any particular hand.
Contains: for those who have a bit more wiggle room with their remaining tiles and want to find what options are available for offloading some tiles.
Ends With: this is a special one&#8211;say your opponent has played their hand and you’d like to build off their stack. Using this guarantees whatever words you find will make for the highest value play.
Length: When you’re approaching the endgame and all that’s keeping you from winning are not the letters themselves but the number of tiles.  
Unsure whether the word you have in play is an actual word? 
Run it against <a href="https://scrabble.hasbro.com/en-us/tools" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Official Scrabble Dictionary</a> Looking for casual clubs to join where you can connect with like-minded competitors as well as keep an ear to the ground for upcoming events? 
Take a look at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20081225091714/http://www2.scrabble-assoc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The National Scrabble Association Community Page</a> for all the information a real winner needs.
Searching for the definitive low-down on how to be an elite-level competition Scrabble Player? 
Look no further cause you’ve already found it&#8211;<a href="https://www.cross-tables.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cross-Tables</a> is the one-stop-shop for competition-approved moves, tile layouts, and circuits.
You’re now prepared to start the long but amazingly rewarding journey of becoming a Scrabble legend! 
Congratulations!
See you on the competition circuit!
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Official Tournament and Club Word List 
NASPA is the official word list for Scrabble tournaments under the NASPA Games umbrella in the U.S. and Canada. 
The dictionary was adapted from the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary for tournament and competitive play.
Official Scrabble Players Dictionary &#8211; Sixth Edition
Considered essential by millions of SCRABBLE players. Features more than 100,000 playable words ranging from two to eight letters, including dozens of new entries. 
Updated vocabulary with recent additions like facepalm, listicle, yowza, and hivemind. Covers Canadian and British terms with variant spellings. 
For quick, easy word validation, we provide an inflected form of the word along with the brief definition of the word. Recognized as a recreational and educational product by the North American SCRABBLE Players Association.
How To Use The Official Scrabble Word Finder
As we’ve said, The Official Scrabble Word Finder is the easiest tool there is with the possible exception of a hammer and nail.
The Official Scrabble Word Finder unscrambles your letters while performing an exhaustive search through our Official Scrabble Dictionary to find words that win while also being sorted by word value and length.
There’s also other nifty little features for those players who need a bit more specificity with their winning tiles.  
Starts With: allows the player to narrow their search by utilizing the letter that you ABSOLUTELY have to play in any particular hand.
Contains: for those who have a bit more wiggle room with their remaining tiles and want to find what options are available for offloading some tiles.
Ends With: this is a special one&#8211;say your opponent has played their hand and you’d like to build off their stack. Using this guarantees whatever words you find will make for the highest value play.
Length: When you’re approaching the endgame and all that’s keeping you from winning are not the letters themselves but the number of tiles.  
Unsure whether the word you have in play is an actual word? 
Run it against The Official Scrabble Dictionary Looking for casual clubs to join where you can connect with like-minded competitors as well as keep an ear to the ground for upcoming events? 
Take a look at The National Scrabble Association Community Page for all the information a real winner needs.
Searching for the definitive low-down on how to be an elite-level competition Scrabble Player? 
Look no further cause you’ve already found it&#8211;Cross-Tables is the one-stop-shop for competition-approved moves, tile layouts, and circuits.
You’re now prepared to start the long but amazingly rewarding journey of becoming a Scrabble legend! 
Congratulations!
See you on the competition circuit!
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Chances are, you already have your favorites. Perhaps you prefer playing something deliciously complex yet straightforward, like Bananagrams. Maybe you&#8217;ve fully embraced the modern trend of tabletop board games that cater to millennials and tech-savvy gamers, such as Typo or Code Names. It&#8217;s fine if you fall somewhere between the two&#8211;but what about the giants on whose shoulders these games stand? In this article, we&#8217;ll be taking a look at the Greatest of the Greats. The popular puzzle games have challenged and entertained generations of players to the point that even tournament-level Scrabble players fondly remember them as being a part of their childhoods. This list contains classic games that have more than earned their status as fun, educational games that allow adults to exercise their intellectual muscle while indulging in a bit of casual competition.
<h2>Anagrams</h2>
We weren&#8217;t kidding when we mentioned &#8216;classic&#8217; games&#8211;what&#8217;s more classic than a board game invented in 1877? The aim of the game is to collect as many words as possible, either by using new letters as they appear or by spotting anagrams and stealing their opponents&#8217; words. It&#8217;s a fast-paced game, and fortunes can change right up to the end. Anagrams is as old as time and as chameleonic as it is generational. Its popularity has lasted for some time, so you&#8217;ve probably played Snatch or Scrabble Scoring Anagrams, both of which are reimplementations of Anagrams if you haven&#8217;t played Anagrams itself. 
<h2>Kings Cribbage</h2>
Cribbage is particularly popular for being fun for two players and being as intuitive for children just as much as adults. What makes King&#8217;s Cribbage one of the most popular board games for adults is it&#8217;s often seen as the middle child between Cribbage and Scrabble. The tiles resemble a standard deck of cards, except that there are only two suits (dark brown and light brown). Similar to Scrabble, you place the tiles on the board and try to make the highest Cribbage hand possible. King&#8217;s Cribbage is what happens when you take the relatively fast turnaround play style of Cribbage and combine it with the mathematical-linguistic precision of Scrabble. You get the popularity of both games with a spark of noteworthy innovation worthy of any player&#8217;s skills.
<h2>Scattegories</h2>
Originally published by Parker Brothers in 1988, Scattergories is a category-based party game that features creative thinking. It&#8217;s an egalitarian, communal exhibition that just so happens to be great for group gatherings and icebreakers. And let&#8217;s not forget the fact that Scattegories is popular enough to have been a fixture in most family homes for a lot of tournament-level Scrabble players. Every player fills out a category list in the game containing answers that begin with the same letter. If no other player matches your answers, you score points. It is a round-based game. A winner is declared after three rounds, and the game is restarted. That said, any regular player of Scattegories will soon come to realize there is a litigatory aspect to the game that&#8217;s hard to deny. Sometimes, you might just have to form a compelling argument about how your answers are more valid than the other players. A controversial facet of the game? Maybe, but knowing that your winning score is just an articulated perspective away does provide an intriguing dimension to any game.
<h2>Perquackey</h2>
One of the reasons Perquackey is a popular choice for many players is because of how it’s formulated&#8211;it’s designed for two or more players, aged seven and up. Teams can be formed for larger groups.  It probably doesn&#8217;t surprise you that the aim of Perquackey is to construct words from dice rolls. Each player rolls ten black dice, making sure at least one vowel is present. If one isn&#8217;t, then reroll. The timer is turned on, and you have to make a word out of the dice using at least three letters, say the word out loud, and then spell it out loud, too. The player left of you will write down your words. Even though the game is nearly 50 years old, it remains a unique twist on the word game format. Definitely, a game worth including in your friend game night.
<h2>Scrabble</h2>
And the coup de gras is, of course, Scrabble.  If you&#8217;re here on this website, then it&#8217;s to be assumed that you&#8217;re aware of Scrabble, its history, and how it&#8217;s played. But, on the off chance that you&#8217;re one of the uninitiated, then here&#8217;s a quick summary: Scrabble is a board game that involves taking random letters (each player gets 7 letters) and placing them on a board to form words and earn points. Strategy comes into play because certain board locations have bonus points if a letter or word is placed on them (double letter bonus, triple word bonus, etc.) It&#8217;s a game of language. Also, other players may build upon any word on the board. For example, if someone played the word &#8220;mast,&#8221; another player could add an &#8220;e&#8221; and an &#8220;r&#8221; to form the word &#8220;master&#8221; and earn more points.  Scrabble combines the best elements of mathematics, language, area control, and plain fun. Over the generations, it&#8217;s become a trusted source of friendly fun in addition to a thriving tournament-level circuit. Scrabble remains not only a cultural touchstone but THE most popular board game to date.  
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Chances are, you already have your favorites. Perhaps you prefer playing something deliciously complex yet straightforward, like Bananagrams. Maybe you&#8217;ve fully embraced the modern trend of tabletop board games that cater to millennials and tech-savvy gamers, such as Typo or Code Names. It&#8217;s fine if you fall somewhere between the two&#8211;but what about the giants on whose shoulders these games stand? In this article, we&#8217;ll be taking a look at the Greatest of the Greats. The popular puzzle games have challenged and entertained generations of players to the point that even tournament-level Scrabble players fondly remember them as being a part of their childhoods. This list contains classic games that have more than earned their status as fun, educational games that allow adults to exercise their intellectual muscle while indulging in a bit of casual competition.
Anagrams
We weren&#8217;t kidding when we mentioned &#8216;classic&#8217; games&#8211;what&#8217;s more classic than a board game invented in 1877? The aim of the game is to collect as many words as possible, either by using new letters as they appear or by spotting anagrams and stealing their opponents&#8217; words. It&#8217;s a fast-paced game, and fortunes can change right up to the end. Anagrams is as old as time and as chameleonic as it is generational. Its popularity has lasted for some time, so you&#8217;ve probably played Snatch or Scrabble Scoring Anagrams, both of which are reimplementations of Anagrams if you haven&#8217;t played Anagrams itself. 
Kings Cribbage
Cribbage is particularly popular for being fun for two players and being as intuitive for children just as much as adults. What makes King&#8217;s Cribbage one of the most popular board games for adults is it&#8217;s often seen as the middle child between Cribbage and Scrabble. The tiles resemble a standard deck of cards, except that there are only two suits (dark brown and light brown). Similar to Scrabble, you place the tiles on the board and try to make the highest Cribbage hand possible. King&#8217;s Cribbage is what happens when you take the relatively fast turnaround play style of Cribbage and combine it with the mathematical-linguistic precision of Scrabble. You get the popularity of both games with a spark of noteworthy innovation worthy of any player&#8217;s skills.
Scattegories
Originally published by Parker Brothers in 1988, Scattergories is a category-based party game that features creative thinking. It&#8217;s an egalitarian, communal exhibition that just so happens to be great for group gatherings and icebreakers. And let&#8217;s not forget the fact that Scattegories is popular enough to have been a fixture in most family homes for a lot of tournament-level Scrabble players. Every player fills out a category list in the game containing answers that begin with the same letter. If no other player matches your answers, you score points. It is a round-based game. A winner is declared after three rounds, and the game is restarted. That said, any regular player of Scattegories will soon come to realize there is a litigatory aspect to the game that&#8217;s hard to deny. Sometimes, you might just have to form a compelling argument about how your answers are more valid than the other players. A controversial facet of the game? Maybe, but knowing that your winning score is just an articulated perspective away does provide an intriguing dimension to any game.
Perquackey
One of the reasons Perquackey is a popular choice for many players is because of how it’s formulated&#8211;it’s designed for two or more players, aged seven and up. Teams can be formed for larger groups.  It probably doesn&#8217;t surprise you that the aim of Perquackey is to construct words from dice rolls. Each player rolls ten black dice, making sure at least one vowel is present. If one isn&#8217;t, then reroll. The timer is turned on, and you have to make a word out of the dice using at least three letters, say the word out loud, and then spell it out loud, too. The player left of you will write down your words. Even though the game is nearly 50 years old, it remains a unique twist on the word game format. Definitely, a game worth including in your friend game night.
Scrabble
And the coup de gras is, of course, Scrabble.  If you&#8217;re here on this website, then it&#8217;s to be assumed that you&#8217;re aware of Scrabble, its history, and how it&#8217;s played. But, on the off chance that you&#8217;re one of the uninitiated, then here&#8217;s a quick summary: Scrabble is a board game that involves taking random letters (each player gets 7 letters) and placing them on a board to form words and earn points. Strategy comes into play because certain board locations have bonus points if a letter or word is placed on them (double letter bonus, triple word bonus, etc.) It&#8217;s a game of language. Also, other players may build upon any word on the board. For example, if someone played the word &#8220;mast,&#8221; another player could add an &#8220;e&#8221; and an &#8220;r&#8221; to form the word &#8220;master&#8221; and earn more points.  Scrabble combines the best elements of mathematics, language, area control, and plain fun. Over the generations, it&#8217;s become a trusted source of friendly fun in addition to a thriving tournament-level circuit. Scrabble remains not only a cultural touchstone but THE most popular board game to date.  
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We have your tools for official-dicial, insider access Scrabble tea!  These three tools will make you a Scrabble pro in no time. So what’s next?
<h4>Official Tournament and Club Word List</h4>
<a href="https://scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/services.pl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NASPA</a> is the official word list for Scrabble tournaments under the NASPA Games umbrella in the U.S. and Canada. The dictionary was adapted from the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary for tournament and competitive play.
<h4>The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary</h4>
Considered essential by millions of SCRABBLE players. Our <a href="https://playscrabble.com/dictionary">official dictionary</a> features more than 100,000 playable words ranging from two to eight letters, including dozens of new entries and updated vocabulary with recent additions like facepalm, listicle, yowza, and hivemind. It covers Canadian and British terms with variant spellings. For quick, easy word validation, we provide an inflected form of the word along with a brief definition of the word. Recognized as a recreational and educational product by the North American SCRABBLE Players Association.
<h4>The Official Scrabble Word Finder</h4>
As we’ve said, <a href="http://playscrabble.com/word-finder">The Official Scrabble Word Finder</a> is the easiest tool there is with the possible exception of a hammer and nail. The Official Scrabble Word Finder unscrambles your letters while performing an exhaustive search through our Official Scrabble Dictionary to find words that win while also being sorted by word value and length. There are also other nifty little features for those players who need a bit more specificity with their winning tiles.   Starts With: allows the player to narrow their search by utilizing the letter that you ABSOLUTELY have to play in any particular hand.   Contains: for those who have a bit more wiggle room with their remaining tiles and want to find what options are available for offloading some tiles.   Ends With: this is a special one&#8211;say your opponent has played their hand and you’d like to build off their stack. Using this guarantees whatever words you find will make for the highest value play.   Length: When you’re approaching the endgame and all that’s keeping you from winning are not the letters themselves but the number of tiles.   Unsure whether the word you have in play is an actual word? Run it against <a href="https://playscrabble.com/dictionary">The Official Scrabble Dictionary</a>   Looking for casual clubs to join where you can connect with like-minded competitors as well as keep an ear to the ground for upcoming events? Take a look at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20081225091714/http://www2.scrabble-assoc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The National Scrabble Association Community Page</a> for all the information a real winner needs.   Searching for the definitive low-down on how to be an elite-level competition Scrabble Player? Look no further cause you’ve already found it&#8211;<a href="https://www.cross-tables.com">Cross-Tables</a> is the one-stop-shop for competition-approved moves, tile layouts, and circuits.   You’re now prepared to start the long but amazingly rewarding journey of becoming a Scrabble legend!  Congratulations! See you on the competition circuit!
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Official Tournament and Club Word List
NASPA is the official word list for Scrabble tournaments under the NASPA Games umbrella in the U.S. and Canada. The dictionary was adapted from the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary for tournament and competitive play.
The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary
Considered essential by millions of SCRABBLE players. Our official dictionary features more than 100,000 playable words ranging from two to eight letters, including dozens of new entries and updated vocabulary with recent additions like facepalm, listicle, yowza, and hivemind. It covers Canadian and British terms with variant spellings. For quick, easy word validation, we provide an inflected form of the word along with a brief definition of the word. Recognized as a recreational and educational product by the North American SCRABBLE Players Association.
The Official Scrabble Word Finder
As we’ve said, The Official Scrabble Word Finder is the easiest tool there is with the possible exception of a hammer and nail. The Official Scrabble Word Finder unscrambles your letters while performing an exhaustive search through our Official Scrabble Dictionary to find words that win while also being sorted by word value and length. There are also other nifty little features for those players who need a bit more specificity with their winning tiles.   Starts With: allows the player to narrow their search by utilizing the letter that you ABSOLUTELY have to play in any particular hand.   Contains: for those who have a bit more wiggle room with their remaining tiles and want to find what options are available for offloading some tiles.   Ends With: this is a special one&#8211;say your opponent has played their hand and you’d like to build off their stack. Using this guarantees whatever words you find will make for the highest value play.   Length: When you’re approaching the endgame and all that’s keeping you from winning are not the letters themselves but the number of tiles.   Unsure whether the word you have in play is an actual word? Run it against The Official Scrabble Dictionary   Looking for casual clubs to join where you can connect with like-minded competitors as well as keep an ear to the ground for upcoming events? Take a look at The National Scrabble Association Community Page for all the information a real winner needs.   Searching for the definitive low-down on how to be an elite-level competition Scrabble Player? Look no further cause you’ve already found it&#8211;Cross-Tables is the one-stop-shop for competition-approved moves, tile layouts, and circuits.   You’re now prepared to start the long but amazingly rewarding journey of becoming a Scrabble legend!  Congratulations! See you on the competition circuit!
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<h4>1. Be on the lookout for prefixes and suffixes.</h4>
Simply moving tiles around, even a few times, can be useful to anyone, including the best Scrabble players.  Set RE or UN at the top of your rack.  Move ING or ED to the bottom.  It might not seem as much, but keeping track of 5 tiles takes up less mental real estate than keeping track of 7. Not to mention that this is the best way to find most bingos.
<h4>2. Make bingos a priority.</h4>
<h4>Would you pass up 50pts? No? That would be crazy?</h4>
Well, that’s exactly what you get when you play a bingo (i.e., playing all of your tiles at once). As you advance in skill level and face more elite players, your games will often come down to who has the most bingos. So what tiles are best suited for getting them? The list is as follows… The blank tile. The E tile. The S tile. As far as you&#8217;re concerned, these three tiles are your holy trinity. It’s when you’re utilizing your tiles for a bingo that the mathematical element comes into play&#8211;mainly because you have to make sure to think one step ahead. When you make a play, you have to both be aware of what you’re playing and whether it’s the best move, in ADDITION TO how many tiles you have left behind.
<h4>3. Go on the offense.</h4>
Remember that amazing opening you saw? One that would have been perfect for a triple word score? Chances are you remembered what happened next&#8211;how you couldn’t think of a word that fits. It’s impossible not to get territorial when this happens. Meaning, if you can’t take advantage of the opening, then no one will. This often inspires a poorly thought-out, hasty move made for the sole purpose of blocking your opponent from playing the opening. All this does is hurt you more than them. When all you&#8217;re doing is playing goalie&#8211;defensively&#8211;then the entirety of your strategy is reactionary. This mindset keeps you from thinking ahead and playing your adversary into a corner instead of inadvertently backing yourself into one. In short, keep an eye out for the best openings for what you have on the board. You doing what’s best for you is, by definition, the worst thing that can happen to your opponent.
<h4>4. Know your 2-letter words.</h4>
This is by far the most important tip that any elite Scrabble player will ever give you: knowing your twos can increase your average score by 50 points while giving you an edge over other players who don’t. Having these weapons in your arsenal makes it possible to make parallel plays&#8211;where one word runs alongside another to form other words. This is the quickest way to make decisive, devastating wins. 
Here’s a list of the Accepted 127 <a href="https://playscrabble.com/wordfinder">Two-Letter Scrabble Words</a>, twenty of which are unique to the UK English dictionary.
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1. Be on the lookout for prefixes and suffixes.
Simply moving tiles around, even a few times, can be useful to anyone, including the best Scrabble players.  Set RE or UN at the top of your rack.  Move ING or ED to the bottom.  It might not seem as much, but keeping track of 5 tiles takes up less mental real estate than keeping track of 7. Not to mention that this is the best way to find most bingos.
2. Make bingos a priority.
Would you pass up 50pts? No? That would be crazy?
Well, that’s exactly what you get when you play a bingo (i.e., playing all of your tiles at once). As you advance in skill level and face more elite players, your games will often come down to who has the most bingos. So what tiles are best suited for getting them? The list is as follows… The blank tile. The E tile. The S tile. As far as you&#8217;re concerned, these three tiles are your holy trinity. It’s when you’re utilizing your tiles for a bingo that the mathematical element comes into play&#8211;mainly because you have to make sure to think one step ahead. When you make a play, you have to both be aware of what you’re playing and whether it’s the best move, in ADDITION TO how many tiles you have left behind.
3. Go on the offense.
Remember that amazing opening you saw? One that would have been perfect for a triple word score? Chances are you remembered what happened next&#8211;how you couldn’t think of a word that fits. It’s impossible not to get territorial when this happens. Meaning, if you can’t take advantage of the opening, then no one will. This often inspires a poorly thought-out, hasty move made for the sole purpose of blocking your opponent from playing the opening. All this does is hurt you more than them. When all you&#8217;re doing is playing goalie&#8211;defensively&#8211;then the entirety of your strategy is reactionary. This mindset keeps you from thinking ahead and playing your adversary into a corner instead of inadvertently backing yourself into one. In short, keep an eye out for the best openings for what you have on the board. You doing what’s best for you is, by definition, the worst thing that can happen to your opponent.
4. Know your 2-letter words.
This is by far the most important tip that any elite Scrabble player will ever give you: knowing your twos can increase your average score by 50 points while giving you an edge over other players who don’t. Having these weapons in your arsenal makes it possible to make parallel plays&#8211;where one word runs alongside another to form other words. This is the quickest way to make decisive, devastating wins. 
Here’s a list of the Accepted 127 Two-Letter Scrabble Words, twenty of which are unique to the UK English dictionary.

 
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Hello Scrabble Goers! 
A brand new feature is available for you: Multiplayer
Update your game to 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭.40 and above to enjoy this brand new game feature!
 Please note that this feature is currently being released, so not all players may have it immediately. We thank you for your patience.
Check for your update now  &gt;&gt;<a href="https://scrb.ly/Multiplayer"> https://scrb.ly/Multiplayer</a>
<h4> 
Multiplayer</h4>
The wait is finally over for the much-requested Multiplayer feature from our community.
More players on the board mean more fun!
Multiplayer is an all-new mode in Scrabble GO that allows you to play the game against up to 3 opponents. You can choose to play the game with your friends and family or other Scrabblers worldwide.
&nbsp;
<h4>How do I start a Multiplayer game?</h4>
The option to start a Multiplayer match will be available in the following areas of the game:  
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The Multiplayer Card in the top of the Home Lobby carrousel</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The Multiplayer Card in the active game section in the Home Lobby</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The Banner in the &#8216;Play with Friends&#8217; screen</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The option will also appear Multiplayer Card in the &#8216;More Games&#8217; tray on the game board</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
There are two different ways to create a Multiplayer match:
<h4>Random matches:</h4>
The game will automatically choose your opponents for the match. These players will generally align with your overall skill level in-game.
If no suitable match is available, you may be paired with an auto-generated opponent.
<h4>Custom Matches:</h4>
Custom matches allow you to choose:
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> The number of opponents in the match.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Participants from your list of friends, Facebook contacts, and also suggestions provided by the game</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The choice of Dictionary</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Order of Opponents turn</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Once you have started the match, you can play your turn even while waiting for other players to join.
And don’t forget to chat with all your opponents in your Multiplayer match chat!
 
Thanks for all your feedback and continued support. Make sure to share your thoughts and suggestions about the game, and let us know what you think about this new update. 
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Hello Scrabble Goers! 
A brand new feature is available for you: Multiplayer
Update your game to 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭.40 and above to enjoy this brand new game feature!
 Please note that this feature is currently being released, so not all players may have it immediately. We thank you for your patience.
Check for your update now  &gt;&gt; https://scrb.ly/Multiplayer

Multiplayer
The wait is finally over for the much-requested Multiplayer feature from our community.
More players on the board mean more fun!
Multiplayer is an all-new mode in Scrabble GO that allows you to play the game against up to 3 opponents. You can choose to play the game with your friends and family or other Scrabblers worldwide.
&nbsp;
How do I start a Multiplayer game?
The option to start a Multiplayer match will be available in the following areas of the game:  
&nbsp;

The Multiplayer Card in the top of the Home Lobby carrousel
The Multiplayer Card in the active game section in the Home Lobby
The Banner in the &#8216;Play with Friends&#8217; screen
The option will also appear Multiplayer Card in the &#8216;More Games&#8217; tray on the game board

&nbsp;
There are two different ways to create a Multiplayer match:
Random matches:
The game will automatically choose your opponents for the match. These players will generally align with your overall skill level in-game.
If no suitable match is available, you may be paired with an auto-generated opponent.
Custom Matches:
Custom matches allow you to choose:
&nbsp;

 The number of opponents in the match.
Participants from your list of friends, Facebook contacts, and also suggestions provided by the game
The choice of Dictionary
Order of Opponents turn

&nbsp;
Once you have started the match, you can play your turn even while waiting for other players to join.
And don’t forget to chat with all your opponents in your Multiplayer match chat!

Thanks for all your feedback and continued support. Make sure to share your thoughts and suggestions about the game, and let us know what you think about this new update.
The Scrabble GO Team.

					
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What does an elite-level adult Scrabble player have in common with a seven-year-old just learning their four-letter words? They both started the same way. Puzzles are still one of the best ways to occupy your child&#8217;s time and assist them with learning.  While growing, you most likely encountered household staples like Hangman, Boggle, and, of course, Scrabble. These are fun games for the family, but chances are you weren&#8217;t exactly aware of its off-label benefits&#8230;
<h3>The Benefits of Word Puzzles on A Developing Mind</h3>
Regularly integrating word-based puzzle games into your child&#8217;s playtime has far-reaching effects that have been cataloged since the practice was first introduced.
<h4>Improve Problem Solving Skills</h4>
The ability to solve problems is not innate but can be developed through studious tutelage. Children need to learn how to handle problems and issues daily. As compared to other activities, word puzzles can help develop these problem-solving skills.
<h4>Enhances Vocabulary</h4>
In addition to helping children learn spelling words, word puzzles can help a child develop and enhance their vocabulary. Children need to be able to understand the meaning of certain words to complete word puzzles and games.  Children can use this opportunity to ask questions about words they don&#8217;t know or look up new <a href="https://playscrabble.com/dictionary">words in a dictionary</a>.  The development of one&#8217;s vocabulary is a vital stage in one&#8217;s development that will last their entire life. Additionally, because puzzles are games, most children are not intimidated by unknown words.
<h4>May Boost Self-Esteem</h4>
Kids may excel in science, social studies, or math. On the other hand, a struggling achiever could be experiencing self-esteem issues because of their lack of visible achievement in these very subjects.  Children need to feel good about themselves, their abilities, and their accomplishments. If you are trying to motivate a student who is struggling, introduce them to word puzzles. Each child learns differently.  Visual learners often excel at word puzzles &#8211; because of the visual approach to learning the puzzle pieces. Hands-on learners may excel at science &#8211; due to the very tactile approach to science experiments. As a child completes a word puzzle on their own, they can feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. When it comes to your child&#8217;s long-term education, the benefits of great puzzle games are both varied and quantifiable. Having said that, it&#8217;s time to see which games made the cut&#8230;
<h3>Top Five Word Puzzle Games For Kids</h3>
<h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Boggle-Junior-Game-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B00000IWD4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boggle Junior </a></h3>
Boggle Jr. requires children to match the letters on the cubes to the pictures on a set of cards. It may be that the nature of the game inspires children to make up their own rules, but it&#8217;s all in good fun. In addition to improving children&#8217;s memory and pattern recognition skills, it teaches them how to categorize letters. One or more players, ages 3 to 6, can play this game. The deck contains 30-word cards and picture cards, along with 60 three-letter and four-letter words.
<h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Travel-Hangman-Games-Airplane/dp/B00GX6SNBS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=WYKTLWP7OT4X&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=hangman+game&amp;qid=1635842568&amp;s=toys-and-games&amp;sprefix=hangman+%2Ctoys-and-games%2C228&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzOTRNQ1dUNktGODJCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDM5NDg5MjlRMDNSNVVYTzVUMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTIzMTUyM0FQUEI1Vk5CMUY2SyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hangman </a></h3>
Adapted from the classic pen-and-paper game, Hangman is designed for two players and is suitable for ages 8 and up. You can be sure that the younger players will be able to participate as well. Hangman has been proven to develop spelling and word recognition. 
<h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Double-Bananagrams-Game-Set-tiles/dp/B001THPVA2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2LU4D0E9JCR8&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=bananarama+game&amp;qid=1635842598&amp;s=toys-and-games&amp;sprefix=banangram%2Ctoys-and-games%2C172&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE5OERWSFBVREFaOFMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1OTY0NjExNEUwQ0s4TzJZSjVIJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NjI3ODkxRElJMkkyQldWRUkyJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bananagrams</a></h3>
If you&#8217;re looking for a word puzzle for your children, Bananagrams is a great choice. Kids will learn more complex words by playing this fun, entertaining, and educational anagram game. The objective is to be the first person to use all of your letters. Alternatively, you can form your words vertically from top to bottom or horizontally from left to right, as well as rearrange your grid as often as you like. After setting your last letter in your grid, shout &#8220;Peel!,&#8221; and everyone has to take another tile from the &#8220;Bunch.&#8221;
<h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/SET-Enterprises-5000-Quiddler-Card/dp/B00000IV95/ref=sr_1_3?crid=35DI12TUAQVT4&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=quiddler&amp;qid=1635842621&amp;qsid=147-3360991-9017715&amp;s=toys-and-games&amp;sprefix=bananarama+game%2Ctoys-and-games%2C206&amp;sr=1-3&amp;sres=B00DZ18NN2%2CB00000IV95%2CB01C3IMN2E%2CB01N5JUV6P%2CB07P6MZPK3%2C1933054395%2CB01N6PS4L0%2C0975277324%2CB0077Q0NP2%2CB00000IV35%2CB000M0P2RE%2CB07Y98T14Q%2CB0009XBY3A%2CB08JP34PR4%2CB000BBU0KS%2CB00IZ7FH1M%2CB00000DMBD%2CB01BEM2QC2%2CB01MQ4IKQJ%2CB00000IVAK&amp;srpt=TABLETOP_GAME" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Quiddler</a></h3>
If the goal is to find a fast-paced game you can play with your child in the shortest time possible, then look no further than Quiddler. This game broadens a child&#8217;s vocabulary and spelling skills, which is why it&#8217;s recommended for kids six years and up.  The rules are: each player is required to create words from the cards in their hand. Your child&#8217;s decision-making skills come into play because their amount of cards will increase with every round. Quiddler is highly recommended for kids as it helps them form even the simplest of words, like &#8220;bat,&#8221; &#8220;car,&#8221; and &#8220;the.&#8221;  Additional points can be awarded to the player who forms the most words or forms the longest word.
<h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tapple&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;crid=2GE6NNFKY2YXG&amp;sprefix=tapple%2Ctoys-and-games%2C181&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tapple</a></h3>
Tapple utilizes speed and wordplay to put your child&#8217;s vocabulary to the test. ​In Tapple, letters get eliminated just as soon as someone says a word starting with that particular letter. Therefore, if the first player has to name a fruit and says &#8220;book,&#8221; no one can use words beginning with the letter &#8220;b&#8221; for the rest of the game.  The game becomes increasingly difficult as letters are eliminated. Additionally, players are only permitted to answer for a finite amount of time.  Your child can learn a lot by playing these puzzle games, including making decisions, thinking about risks and probability, and staying calm under pressure. Most importantly, your kids will (hopefully) learn to make the best of a given situation and not be frustrated by bad luck.
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What does an elite-level adult Scrabble player have in common with a seven-year-old just learning their four-letter words? They both started the same way. Puzzles are still one of the best ways to occupy your child&#8217;s time and assist them with learning.  While growing, you most likely encountered household staples like Hangman, Boggle, and, of course, Scrabble. These are fun games for the family, but chances are you weren&#8217;t exactly aware of its off-label benefits&#8230;
The Benefits of Word Puzzles on A Developing Mind
Regularly integrating word-based puzzle games into your child&#8217;s playtime has far-reaching effects that have been cataloged since the practice was first introduced.
Improve Problem Solving Skills
The ability to solve problems is not innate but can be developed through studious tutelage. Children need to learn how to handle problems and issues daily. As compared to other activities, word puzzles can help develop these problem-solving skills.
Enhances Vocabulary
In addition to helping children learn spelling words, word puzzles can help a child develop and enhance their vocabulary. Children need to be able to understand the meaning of certain words to complete word puzzles and games.  Children can use this opportunity to ask questions about words they don&#8217;t know or look up new words in a dictionary.  The development of one&#8217;s vocabulary is a vital stage in one&#8217;s development that will last their entire life. Additionally, because puzzles are games, most children are not intimidated by unknown words.
May Boost Self-Esteem
Kids may excel in science, social studies, or math. On the other hand, a struggling achiever could be experiencing self-esteem issues because of their lack of visible achievement in these very subjects.  Children need to feel good about themselves, their abilities, and their accomplishments. If you are trying to motivate a student who is struggling, introduce them to word puzzles. Each child learns differently.  Visual learners often excel at word puzzles &#8211; because of the visual approach to learning the puzzle pieces. Hands-on learners may excel at science &#8211; due to the very tactile approach to science experiments. As a child completes a word puzzle on their own, they can feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. When it comes to your child&#8217;s long-term education, the benefits of great puzzle games are both varied and quantifiable. Having said that, it&#8217;s time to see which games made the cut&#8230;
Top Five Word Puzzle Games For Kids
Boggle Junior 
Boggle Jr. requires children to match the letters on the cubes to the pictures on a set of cards. It may be that the nature of the game inspires children to make up their own rules, but it&#8217;s all in good fun. In addition to improving children&#8217;s memory and pattern recognition skills, it teaches them how to categorize letters. One or more players, ages 3 to 6, can play this game. The deck contains 30-word cards and picture cards, along with 60 three-letter and four-letter words.
Hangman 
Adapted from the classic pen-and-paper game, Hangman is designed for two players and is suitable for ages 8 and up. You can be sure that the younger players will be able to participate as well. Hangman has been proven to develop spelling and word recognition. 
Bananagrams
If you&#8217;re looking for a word puzzle for your children, Bananagrams is a great choice. Kids will learn more complex words by playing this fun, entertaining, and educational anagram game. The objective is to be the first person to use all of your letters. Alternatively, you can form your words vertically from top to bottom or horizontally from left to right, as well as rearrange your grid as often as you like. After setting your last letter in your grid, shout &#8220;Peel!,&#8221; and everyone has to take another tile from the &#8220;Bunch.&#8221;
Quiddler
If the goal is to find a fast-paced game you can play with your child in the shortest time possible, then look no further than Quiddler. This game broadens a child&#8217;s vocabulary and spelling skills, which is why it&#8217;s recommended for kids six years and up.  The rules are: each player is required to create words from the cards in their hand. Your child&#8217;s decision-making skills come into play because their amount of cards will increase with every round. Quiddler is highly recommended for kids as it helps them form even the simplest of words, like &#8220;bat,&#8221; &#8220;car,&#8221; and &#8220;the.&#8221;  Additional points can be awarded to the player who forms the most words or forms the longest word.
Tapple
Tapple utilizes speed and wordplay to put your child&#8217;s vocabulary to the test. ​In Tapple, letters get eliminated just as soon as someone says a word starting with that particular letter. Therefore, if the first player has to name a fruit and says &#8220;book,&#8221; no one can use words beginning with the letter &#8220;b&#8221; for the rest of the game.  The game becomes increasingly difficult as letters are eliminated. Additionally, players are only permitted to answer for a finite amount of time.  Your child can learn a lot by playing these puzzle games, including making decisions, thinking about risks and probability, and staying calm under pressure. Most importantly, your kids will (hopefully) learn to make the best of a given situation and not be frustrated by bad luck.
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Do you wish to expand your word repertoire, but lack the resources? Have you concluded that consistently testing your play patterns and word memorization skills will help you perform better in your next game of Scrabble?
If you answered yes, then you&#8217;re in good company, because we&#8217;ve reached the same conclusion.
While you might imagine that Scrabble is all about luck, you can prepare to win by training your brain to think faster and smarter, and there are plenty of <a href="https://playscrabble.com/wordfinder">word games</a> that can help. 
As you know, a sword that isn’t regularly sharpened will inevitably give way to a dull blade. Likewise, if you don’t routinely utilize a method of quizzing your mental word bank, then your next Scrabble game could end with a tragic, yet predictable, loss.
What follows is a vetted list of challenging word-based quizzes for all levels of Scrabble players.  Integrating one or all of these games into your Scrabble education will ensure not only a well-rounded strategy but an impenetrable one.
<h4>Top Four Word Quizzes To Up Your Game</h4>
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<h4>Quackle (<a href="http://people.csail.mit.edu/jasonkb/quackle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Quackle &#8211; kwak! (mit.edu)</a> ): </h4>
Contains a very robust set of game analysis and simulation tools, along with an AI that you can play your game against, or you can set the AI to play a game against itself, then review the game move by move, finding the best move you can, and then using the analysis tools to see what you missed. 
Since Quackle is not a licensed Scrabble product and the layout is trademarked, you must manually build the board the first time you use it (in terms of what bonus squares are where). Additionally, the analysis tools will take into account any board you create.
<h4>Sporcle<a href="https://www.sporcle.com/games/category/language" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> (Sporcle &#8211; Language Quizzes)</a>: </h4>
Sporcle is a trivia website which allows users to take quizzes on a range of subjects using the web or a mobile device. Its varied array of quizzes will provide you with a new discovery every time you choose to exercise your mental muscles.
<h4>Synonymy <a href="https://www.cinqmarsmedia.com/synonymy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(Synonymy)</a>:                           </h4>
Getting good at Scrabble is about more than spotting words, playing strategically, and moving quickly. You should also have a large vocabulary to back this up. 
Synonymy, developed with Prof. Richard Dawkins, is a thesaurus-style word game that allows visitors to move from one seemingly unrelated word to another through similar meanings. The game keeps you thinking about words as its warm/cold sound effects guide you gently in the right direction. Synonymy is available for iOS, Android, and Steam.
<h4>Conundra (<a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/conundra-brain-training-word/id406813186">Conundra &#8211; A Brain Training Word Game</a>): </h4>
It&#8217;s a simple, fast-paced anagram game against the clock that sharpens your sense of pattern-finding. There are two versions of the game available, a free version and a paid version. The free version offers a seemingly random set of letters and gives you 90 seconds (in practice mode) or 30 seconds (in medium mode) to solve the anagram. There is no better way to train your brain to see the possible combinations than having rack after rack of Scrabble tiles to work with.
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Do you wish to expand your word repertoire, but lack the resources? Have you concluded that consistently testing your play patterns and word memorization skills will help you perform better in your next game of Scrabble?
If you answered yes, then you&#8217;re in good company, because we&#8217;ve reached the same conclusion.
While you might imagine that Scrabble is all about luck, you can prepare to win by training your brain to think faster and smarter, and there are plenty of word games that can help. 
As you know, a sword that isn’t regularly sharpened will inevitably give way to a dull blade. Likewise, if you don’t routinely utilize a method of quizzing your mental word bank, then your next Scrabble game could end with a tragic, yet predictable, loss.
What follows is a vetted list of challenging word-based quizzes for all levels of Scrabble players.  Integrating one or all of these games into your Scrabble education will ensure not only a well-rounded strategy but an impenetrable one.
Top Four Word Quizzes To Up Your Game
&nbsp;
Quackle ( Quackle &#8211; kwak! (mit.edu) ): 
Contains a very robust set of game analysis and simulation tools, along with an AI that you can play your game against, or you can set the AI to play a game against itself, then review the game move by move, finding the best move you can, and then using the analysis tools to see what you missed. 
Since Quackle is not a licensed Scrabble product and the layout is trademarked, you must manually build the board the first time you use it (in terms of what bonus squares are where). Additionally, the analysis tools will take into account any board you create.
Sporcle (Sporcle &#8211; Language Quizzes): 
Sporcle is a trivia website which allows users to take quizzes on a range of subjects using the web or a mobile device. Its varied array of quizzes will provide you with a new discovery every time you choose to exercise your mental muscles.
Synonymy (Synonymy):                           
Getting good at Scrabble is about more than spotting words, playing strategically, and moving quickly. You should also have a large vocabulary to back this up. 
Synonymy, developed with Prof. Richard Dawkins, is a thesaurus-style word game that allows visitors to move from one seemingly unrelated word to another through similar meanings. The game keeps you thinking about words as its warm/cold sound effects guide you gently in the right direction. Synonymy is available for iOS, Android, and Steam.
Conundra (Conundra &#8211; A Brain Training Word Game): 
It&#8217;s a simple, fast-paced anagram game against the clock that sharpens your sense of pattern-finding. There are two versions of the game available, a free version and a paid version. The free version offers a seemingly random set of letters and gives you 90 seconds (in practice mode) or 30 seconds (in medium mode) to solve the anagram. There is no better way to train your brain to see the possible combinations than having rack after rack of Scrabble tiles to work with.
					
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Scrabble Champion Austin Shin is from Milton Keynes, England. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f1ec-1f1e7.png" alt="🇬🇧" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></h4>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">However, he now lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f1fa-1f1f8.png" alt="🇺🇸" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></h4>



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Over the past two decades, Scrabble champion Austin has traveled to five continents to compete against the world’s top players, winning over 50 first-place titles, including the UK National Championships and the US National Championships. He has competed in six World Championships and still has hopes to win this elusive title.



scrabble Champion Austin is part of a Scrabble family &#8211; he met his wife playing tournament Scrabble. His mother-in-law plays and organizes one of North America’s largest Scrabble tournaments, Crescent City Cup. He has two daughters that he recently adopted, and both play Scrabble Go every day, too, with the hope that they might follow our footsteps into the tournament Scrabble scene!



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: How did you get started playing Scrabble?</h5>



A: My father introduced me to Scrabble when I was five years old. I naturally became intrigued with the game from that moment on, to the point where I was beating my father regularly enough that when I was 7, he decided to take me to a weekly Scrabble Club in Aylesbury, which had many tournament players already in attendance. This was where I was taught my basic strategy, ways to learn new words, and getting me up to speed with the nuances of tournament Scrabble. I played in my first UK rated tournament (against adults) when I was 8.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What do you think makes you good at playing Scrabble?</h5>



A: I like problem-solving and analyzing situations in great detail. I’ve always been pretty capable in math. I have a knack for remembering useless information that doesn’t translate to many (or any) other areas in life &#8211; a bit like learning <a href="https://playscrabble.com/wordfinder">Scrabble words</a>!



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: In three words, how would your friends or family describe you?</h5>



A: Kind, level-headed, reserved.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: How do you prepare for a tournament?</h5>



A: I don’t do anything specifically to prepare for a tournament. I study and review words and play Scrabble Go every day, and it keeps me “match fit&#8221; at all times so that I am ready for any tournament on the calendar. Perhaps for a big national or international Scrabble tournament, I might play some other games online or against a computer program in the lead up to the tournament, but that would be it.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: If you could go back to your first tournament and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be?</h5>



A: Stick with it! From now on, there’s plenty of great times and memories to be made &#8211; you’ll even meet your future wife this way!



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What would be your number one or two tips for the casual Scrabble Go player?</h5>



A: If you’re a casual Scrabble Go player, I recommend playing all the game modes on the app &#8211; arena games, duels, and regular Scrabble matches. I play all of these modes every day, especially liking the additional challenge of playing duels against strangers, with the added dynamic when the board layout is unconventional, and you cannot find that anywhere else. My second tip would be simply just to have fun and enjoy the games!



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What is your number one tip to be a better Scrabble player?</h5>



A: To see the most significant improvement in your game, if you haven’t done this already, I would heavily advise you to learn the entire 2 and 3 letter words in the dictionary that you play in. These are the most likely words that will come up in any game. Using these short words, you can more easily slot in parallel moves on the board, making multiple words at a time, which racks up the points.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: How did you get started playing Scrabble Go?</h5>



A: I was a frequent user of the EA Scrabble app, and this was simply a natural and easy transition.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: Everyone has a favorite ridiculous word in the Scrabble dictionary. What’s yours?</h5>



A: I don’t particularly have a “favorite ridiculous word”, but perhaps the one “ridiculous word&#8221; that comes up for me most often and is perhaps most useful (only allowable for you Collins Scrabble Go players &#8211; the dictionary with the British flag), would be the word EUOI. It’s a very useful way of dumping your vowels in one move and is the only 4-letter word in the dictionary that is all vowels.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What is the biggest mistake an average Scrabble player can make?</h5>



A: Using blank tiles or the S for a few extra points. The blanks are very useful for playing bingos, and the S makes for great “hooking” tiles, i.e., latching a letter onto the end of existing words (most commonly pluralizing words).



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What keeps you playing Scrabble Go?</h5>



A: I play Scrabble Go much more than I did with the EA Scrabble app, simply because of the multifaceted modes that previously didn&#8217;t exist. Admittedly, I enjoy collecting the tiles on offer, as being a bit of a gamer at heart, I like to complete challenges and enjoy the competition aspect against other Scrabble Go players



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: Any last words of wisdom that a Scrabble Champion can share with us? <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f9d0.png" alt="🧐" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></h5>



A: There’s always more to learn and more fun to be had! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f44d.png" alt="👍" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />



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Scrabble Champion Austin Shin is from Milton Keynes, England. 



However, he now lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. 



&nbsp;



Over the past two decades, Scrabble champion Austin has traveled to five continents to compete against the world’s top players, winning over 50 first-place titles, including the UK National Championships and the US National Championships. He has competed in six World Championships and still has hopes to win this elusive title.



scrabble Champion Austin is part of a Scrabble family &#8211; he met his wife playing tournament Scrabble. His mother-in-law plays and organizes one of North America’s largest Scrabble tournaments, Crescent City Cup. He has two daughters that he recently adopted, and both play Scrabble Go every day, too, with the hope that they might follow our footsteps into the tournament Scrabble scene!



Q: How did you get started playing Scrabble?



A: My father introduced me to Scrabble when I was five years old. I naturally became intrigued with the game from that moment on, to the point where I was beating my father regularly enough that when I was 7, he decided to take me to a weekly Scrabble Club in Aylesbury, which had many tournament players already in attendance. This was where I was taught my basic strategy, ways to learn new words, and getting me up to speed with the nuances of tournament Scrabble. I played in my first UK rated tournament (against adults) when I was 8.



Q: What do you think makes you good at playing Scrabble?



A: I like problem-solving and analyzing situations in great detail. I’ve always been pretty capable in math. I have a knack for remembering useless information that doesn’t translate to many (or any) other areas in life &#8211; a bit like learning Scrabble words!



Q: In three words, how would your friends or family describe you?



A: Kind, level-headed, reserved.



Q: How do you prepare for a tournament?



A: I don’t do anything specifically to prepare for a tournament. I study and review words and play Scrabble Go every day, and it keeps me “match fit&#8221; at all times so that I am ready for any tournament on the calendar. Perhaps for a big national or international Scrabble tournament, I might play some other games online or against a computer program in the lead up to the tournament, but that would be it.



Q: If you could go back to your first tournament and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be?



A: Stick with it! From now on, there’s plenty of great times and memories to be made &#8211; you’ll even meet your future wife this way!



Q: What would be your number one or two tips for the casual Scrabble Go player?



A: If you’re a casual Scrabble Go player, I recommend playing all the game modes on the app &#8211; arena games, duels, and regular Scrabble matches. I play all of these modes every day, especially liking the additional challenge of playing duels against strangers, with the added dynamic when the board layout is unconventional, and you cannot find that anywhere else. My second tip would be simply just to have fun and enjoy the games!



Q: What is your number one tip to be a better Scrabble player?



A: To see the most significant improvement in your game, if you haven’t done this already, I would heavily advise you to learn the entire 2 and 3 letter words in the dictionary that you play in. These are the most likely words that will come up in any game. Using these short words, you can more easily slot in parallel moves on the board, making multiple words at a time, which racks up the points.



Q: How did you get started playing Scrabble Go?



A: I was a frequent user of the EA Scrabble app, and this was simply a natural and easy transition.



Q: Everyone has a favorite ridiculous word in the Scrabble dictionary. What’s yours?



A: I don’t particularly have a “favorite ridiculous word”, but perhaps the one “ridiculous word&#8221; that comes up for me most often and is perhaps most useful (only allowable for you Collins Scrabble Go players &#8211; the dictionary with the British flag), would be the word EUOI. It’s a very useful way of dumping your vowels in one move and is the only 4-letter word in the dictionary that is all vowels.



Q: What is the biggest mistake an average Scrabble player can make?



A: Using blank tiles or the S for a few extra points. The blanks are very useful for playing bingos, and the S makes for great “hooking” tiles, i.e., latching a letter onto the end of existing words (most commonly pluralizing words).



Q: What keeps you playing Scrabble Go?



A: I play Scrabble Go much more than I did with the EA Scrabble app, simply because of the multifaceted modes that previously didn&#8217;t exist. Admittedly, I enjoy collecting the tiles on offer, as being a bit of a gamer at heart, I like to complete challenges and enjoy the competition aspect against other Scrabble Go players



Q: Any last words of wisdom that a Scrabble Champion can share with us? 



A: There’s always more to learn and more fun to be had! 



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Interview With A Scrabble Champion – Austin Shin

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Joana is a Product Manager in the Roadmap team.</h3>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: Tell us, what is your role inside the Scrabble GO team?</h5>



A: I&#8217;m a Product Manager in the Roadmap team. The goal of our team is to design new features or improvements for current ones to create as much fun as possible for our players!



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What do you love about the game?</h5>



A: I love word games. When I was a kid, I used to play all of those word games that used to come in the newspapers or on those puzzle books that they sold at the newsstands (at least in Portugal they did :D).



Scrabble Go has several different game modes, and it&#8217;s a game I can play to relax, play with my friends, and still feel like I improved my vocabulary and trained my brain. I&#8217;m not a native speaker, but I try to play in English to help me improve!



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: Do you have any memories of playing Scrabble as a board game?</h5>



A: I didn&#8217;t own the <a href="https://dev.playscrabble.com/">Scrabble game board</a>, but I had several friends who did and played it when I visited them. I don&#8217;t think I was a very good player at the time, though, and I only started learning about the different strategies in Scrabble and how to increase my score when I started playing Scrabble GO because, on the phone, I feel I have more time to think through what I&#8217;m going to play!



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What is your other favorite game mode or feature of Scrabble GO?</h5>



A: My favorite game mode is Adventures! I love to try to figure out the strategy that I need to follow to win the level. Also, collecting those Golden Tiles and creating super high scoring words is the most rewarding thing for me <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f600.png" alt="😀" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What are you currently working on? And please briefly explain what it is.</h5>



A: Right now, I&#8217;m working on new content for Adventures. We have some new mechanics coming soon to keep the gameplay fresh and fun, and we also have something super cool for those that can finish Adventures. It&#8217;s a secret though, but I think you will love it!



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What is the longest word you’ve played?</h5>



A: The longest word I played was &#8220;Marketed.”



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: How many bingos have you played? </h5>



A: I feel a bit embarrassed by this, but I could only create a bingo once! I usually play in English, so I do smaller words that are more common and try to stack them to get a higher score. I created the bingo in a game with my mom when we played in Portuguese, and I did &#8220;Penduro,&#8221; which means &#8220;hang.”



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q Who would you love to play in 1 vs 1? (celebrities or others)</h5>



A: This is a tough one. I love books and reading, so I would love to play against my favorite writer: Brandon Sanderson. I would probably get completely wrecked, though!



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: If you were a Scrabble Tile, which one would you be?</h5>



A: I think I would be the Sunflower! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f600.png" alt="😀" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: Share some fun facts about yourself that everyone wants to hear (???)</h5>



A: Hmmm&#8230; I&#8217;m not sure anyone wants to hear facts about me! But I can share with you that I always wanted to work in games. I started my career in finance and consulting, and for six years, I tried to join the games industry. So, for me, being here and having this job is my dream come true! 



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: Do you have any messages for the community? (if you want to add a personal note)</h5>



A: First, thank you for reading this. I&#8217;m not very interesting, but I hope you at least had some fun! I know we have been having some technical issues in the game recently, but we are all working hard to make sure we solve them and that everyone can have a great experience playing Scrabble Go! We also have a ton of new and exciting things coming, so keep an eye out for them! I hope to see you in the game <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f600.png" alt="😀" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />



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Joana is a Product Manager in the Roadmap team.



Q: Tell us, what is your role inside the Scrabble GO team?



A: I&#8217;m a Product Manager in the Roadmap team. The goal of our team is to design new features or improvements for current ones to create as much fun as possible for our players!



Q: What do you love about the game?



A: I love word games. When I was a kid, I used to play all of those word games that used to come in the newspapers or on those puzzle books that they sold at the newsstands (at least in Portugal they did :D).



Scrabble Go has several different game modes, and it&#8217;s a game I can play to relax, play with my friends, and still feel like I improved my vocabulary and trained my brain. I&#8217;m not a native speaker, but I try to play in English to help me improve!



Q: Do you have any memories of playing Scrabble as a board game?



A: I didn&#8217;t own the Scrabble game board, but I had several friends who did and played it when I visited them. I don&#8217;t think I was a very good player at the time, though, and I only started learning about the different strategies in Scrabble and how to increase my score when I started playing Scrabble GO because, on the phone, I feel I have more time to think through what I&#8217;m going to play!



Q: What is your other favorite game mode or feature of Scrabble GO?



A: My favorite game mode is Adventures! I love to try to figure out the strategy that I need to follow to win the level. Also, collecting those Golden Tiles and creating super high scoring words is the most rewarding thing for me 



Q: What are you currently working on? And please briefly explain what it is.



A: Right now, I&#8217;m working on new content for Adventures. We have some new mechanics coming soon to keep the gameplay fresh and fun, and we also have something super cool for those that can finish Adventures. It&#8217;s a secret though, but I think you will love it!



Q: What is the longest word you’ve played?



A: The longest word I played was &#8220;Marketed.”



Q: How many bingos have you played? 



A: I feel a bit embarrassed by this, but I could only create a bingo once! I usually play in English, so I do smaller words that are more common and try to stack them to get a higher score. I created the bingo in a game with my mom when we played in Portuguese, and I did &#8220;Penduro,&#8221; which means &#8220;hang.”



Q Who would you love to play in 1 vs 1? (celebrities or others)



A: This is a tough one. I love books and reading, so I would love to play against my favorite writer: Brandon Sanderson. I would probably get completely wrecked, though!



Q: If you were a Scrabble Tile, which one would you be?



A: I think I would be the Sunflower! 



Q: Share some fun facts about yourself that everyone wants to hear (???)



A: Hmmm&#8230; I&#8217;m not sure anyone wants to hear facts about me! But I can share with you that I always wanted to work in games. I started my career in finance and consulting, and for six years, I tried to join the games industry. So, for me, being here and having this job is my dream come true! 



Q: Do you have any messages for the community? (if you want to add a personal note)



A: First, thank you for reading this. I&#8217;m not very interesting, but I hope you at least had some fun! I know we have been having some technical issues in the game recently, but we are all working hard to make sure we solve them and that everyone can have a great experience playing Scrabble Go! We also have a ton of new and exciting things coming, so keep an eye out for them! I hope to see you in the game 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Richard Spence was crowned the first Scrabble Go Community Tournament Champion in December 2020</h3>



&nbsp;



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: How does it feel to be crowned the first Scrabble GO community champion?</h5>



A: I was a little surprised to have won, given that there were several other strong tournament players (e.g., Austin Shin, Shan Abbasi).



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: You seemed to sail through your matches, were there any challenging moments?</h5>



A: There were a few tricky positions in both games; I did miss GALOsHE (which I knew but saw HALOGEn first), as well as a 9-letter bingo ORIG(IN)ATE and ADDIBLE in game 2. The MIDIS play in game 1 was also a bit tricky since I was considering many similar plays (MIDS, MIDST, DIMS), but these seemed weaker defensively.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: You have played your fair share of tournaments. Were you nervous going into the live stream final?</h5>



A: It was my first tournament game with live commentary (which is usually reserved for board 1 in major tournaments), so I was a little bit nervous, mainly hoping I wouldn&#8217;t blunder too much. However, I&#8217;ve been in many positions in actual NASPA/WGPO tournaments where the final game decided the winner.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: How did you get started playing Scrabble?</h5>



A: My mom and I played when I was fairly young (middle school), and I played in my first tournament in 2006.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What do you think makes you good at playing Scrabble?</h5>



A: I have a fairly good memory and a very strong mathematical background. A lot of arithmetic and some basic probability are needed in Scrabble.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: In three words, how would your friends or family describe you?</h5>



A: nerdy, smart, kind?



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: How do you prepare for a tournament?</h5>



A: For major tournaments, I usually review some word lists such as high-probability bingos or 4/5 letter words which I tend to forget. However, I haven&#8217;t studied words much lately since I&#8217;m usually busier with other things.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: If you could go back to your first tournament and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be?</h5>



A: I&#8217;m not really sure since it&#8217;s extremely rare for someone to do really well in their very first tournament. Perhaps, don&#8217;t expect to play well since you&#8217;ll only improve from then.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What would be your number one or two tips for the casual Scrabble Go player?</h5>



A: For players just starting Scrabble, I would suggest learning the short words, high probability bingos, and other common lists of words.



I also highly recommend good &#8220;board vision&#8221; &#8211; on every move, study the board and see where the high-scoring opportunities are (typically DL/TL squares next to vowels or spots where bingos could be played), even before looking for words on your rack.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What is your number one tip to be a better Scrabble player?</h5>



A:  The best play is usually the play that maximizes some combination of score, leave (tiles left on your rack), and minimizing possible openings for the opponent. So every time you consider a play, you should at least consider these three factors. More advanced things to consider are the tiles left in the bag if you track tiles, what tiles your opponent has (e.g., if it&#8217;s the endgame or if your opponent lost a challenge), and the opponent&#8217;s word knowledge.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: How did you get started playing Scrabble Go?</h5>



A: EA Scrabble was discontinued, and several of my friends had already tried Scrabble GO, so I decided to give it a try.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What keeps you playing Scrabble Go?</h5>



A: I mainly play players who I normally played in person (before COVID-19), and oftentimes I am not available for a full hour for an entire game. However, if I&#8217;m playing in online clubs/tournaments where games are timed, there are other online platforms I use.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: Everyone has a favorite ridiculous word in the Scrabble dictionary.  What’s yours?</h5>



A: A few ridiculous words I&#8217;ve played in actual games include QAWWALI, KUVASZ, and USQUEBAE. Words that I&#8217;d dream to play in an actual game include WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get), OLOLIUQUI, and ZYZZYVA.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What is the biggest mistake an average <a href="https://playscrabble.com/">Scrabble player</a> can make?</h5>



A: One huge mistake I see a lot of beginners make is by playing the first word they see, without taking into account rack leave or openings left for the opponent.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: When should you trade in all your letters? Is it worth doing, or do you try and avoid doing that?</h5>



A: I rarely exchange all 7 unless I have a completely worthless rack like UUUVVWW; it&#8217;s more common to exchange 6 and keep an E, T, or another decent tile. Of course, by balancing your rack on non-bingo plays, you can minimize the times you get really ugly racks, but every expert has had games where they play nearly perfectly and still draw terribly.



Every &#8220;rule&#8221; in Scrabble has exceptions, though &#8211; perhaps keeping one of the U&#8217;s might be desirable if there are 7 in the bag, and one of them is the Q. So oftentimes, you&#8217;ll want to consider what tiles are left before exchanging.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: Is there one word that you feel is overrated or that people use too much?</h5>



A: All words are useful, though perhaps a subset of words I might consider &#8220;overused&#8221; is the -ING or -ERS bingos. As a simple example, if your rack is AGIILNT or DEINNRS, an obvious first choice would be TAILING or DINNERS. However, if these don&#8217;t play, it might very well be possible that their less common anagrams INTAGLI or ENDRINS are, in fact, playable.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Q: Do you have any last words of wisdom for Scrabble players?</h5>



A: Have a sporting attitude (congratulate your opponent for nice plays, etc.), learn from your mistakes, and most importantly, have fun.



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Richard Spence was crowned the first Scrabble Go Community Tournament Champion in December 2020



&nbsp;



Q: How does it feel to be crowned the first Scrabble GO community champion?



A: I was a little surprised to have won, given that there were several other strong tournament players (e.g., Austin Shin, Shan Abbasi).



Q: You seemed to sail through your matches, were there any challenging moments?



A: There were a few tricky positions in both games; I did miss GALOsHE (which I knew but saw HALOGEn first), as well as a 9-letter bingo ORIG(IN)ATE and ADDIBLE in game 2. The MIDIS play in game 1 was also a bit tricky since I was considering many similar plays (MIDS, MIDST, DIMS), but these seemed weaker defensively.



Q: You have played your fair share of tournaments. Were you nervous going into the live stream final?



A: It was my first tournament game with live commentary (which is usually reserved for board 1 in major tournaments), so I was a little bit nervous, mainly hoping I wouldn&#8217;t blunder too much. However, I&#8217;ve been in many positions in actual NASPA/WGPO tournaments where the final game decided the winner.



Q: How did you get started playing Scrabble?



A: My mom and I played when I was fairly young (middle school), and I played in my first tournament in 2006.



Q: What do you think makes you good at playing Scrabble?



A: I have a fairly good memory and a very strong mathematical background. A lot of arithmetic and some basic probability are needed in Scrabble.



Q: In three words, how would your friends or family describe you?



A: nerdy, smart, kind?



Q: How do you prepare for a tournament?



A: For major tournaments, I usually review some word lists such as high-probability bingos or 4/5 letter words which I tend to forget. However, I haven&#8217;t studied words much lately since I&#8217;m usually busier with other things.



Q: If you could go back to your first tournament and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be?



A: I&#8217;m not really sure since it&#8217;s extremely rare for someone to do really well in their very first tournament. Perhaps, don&#8217;t expect to play well since you&#8217;ll only improve from then.



Q: What would be your number one or two tips for the casual Scrabble Go player?



A: For players just starting Scrabble, I would suggest learning the short words, high probability bingos, and other common lists of words.



I also highly recommend good &#8220;board vision&#8221; &#8211; on every move, study the board and see where the high-scoring opportunities are (typically DL/TL squares next to vowels or spots where bingos could be played), even before looking for words on your rack.



Q: What is your number one tip to be a better Scrabble player?



A:  The best play is usually the play that maximizes some combination of score, leave (tiles left on your rack), and minimizing possible openings for the opponent. So every time you consider a play, you should at least consider these three factors. More advanced things to consider are the tiles left in the bag if you track tiles, what tiles your opponent has (e.g., if it&#8217;s the endgame or if your opponent lost a challenge), and the opponent&#8217;s word knowledge.



Q: How did you get started playing Scrabble Go?



A: EA Scrabble was discontinued, and several of my friends had already tried Scrabble GO, so I decided to give it a try.



Q: What keeps you playing Scrabble Go?



A: I mainly play players who I normally played in person (before COVID-19), and oftentimes I am not available for a full hour for an entire game. However, if I&#8217;m playing in online clubs/tournaments where games are timed, there are other online platforms I use.



Q: Everyone has a favorite ridiculous word in the Scrabble dictionary.  What’s yours?



A: A few ridiculous words I&#8217;ve played in actual games include QAWWALI, KUVASZ, and USQUEBAE. Words that I&#8217;d dream to play in an actual game include WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get), OLOLIUQUI, and ZYZZYVA.



Q: What is the biggest mistake an average Scrabble player can make?



A: One huge mistake I see a lot of beginners make is by playing the first word they see, without taking into account rack leave or openings left for the opponent.



Q: When should you trade in all your letters? Is it worth doing, or do you try and avoid doing that?



A: I rarely exchange all 7 unless I have a completely worthless rack like UUUVVWW; it&#8217;s more common to exchange 6 and keep an E, T, or another decent tile. Of course, by balancing your rack on non-bingo plays, you can minimize the times you get really ugly racks, but every expert has had games where they play nearly perfectly and still draw terribly.



Every &#8220;rule&#8221; in Scrabble has exceptions, though &#8211; perhaps keeping one of the U&#8217;s might be desirable if there are 7 in the bag, and one of them is the Q. So oftentimes, you&#8217;ll want to consider what tiles are left before exchanging.



Q: Is there one word that you feel is overrated or that people use too much?



A: All words are useful, though perhaps a subset of words I might consider &#8220;overused&#8221; is the -ING or -ERS bingos. As a simple example, if your rack is AGIILNT or DEINNRS, an obvious first choice would be TAILING or DINNERS. However, if these don&#8217;t play, it might very well be possible that their less common anagrams INTAGLI or ENDRINS are, in fact, playable.



Q: Do you have any last words of wisdom for Scrabble players?



A: Have a sporting attitude (congratulate your opponent for nice plays, etc.), learn from your mistakes, and most importantly, have fun.



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<h4>About The Association</h4>
In 1987, the Association for British Scrabble Players was formed to bring together people who enjoy Scrabble&#8217;s fantastic ability to connect innovative players and oversee competitive Scrabble in the United Kingdom.
&nbsp;
The organization&#8217;s formation came about when J. W. Spear &amp; Sons, the game&#8217;s trademark owner, formed the Association for British Scrabble Players (ABSP) in 1993, and Mattel later acquired them. 
&nbsp;
Currently, the player roster stands at an impressive 600 members.
&nbsp;
Gyles Brandreth, former Member of Parliament and founder of the British National Scrabble Championship in 1971, is the honorary president of the Association. 
&nbsp;
Countdown series champion Stewart Holden, who previously served as ABSP publicity officer, served as ABSP chairman, and Scrabble author Allan Simmons once maintained the Association&#8217;s website. The current ABSP chairperson is Mike Whiteoak.
&nbsp;
Scrabble tournaments across the country are organized by the ABSP, including the National Championships. A rating system maintained by the ABSP contains the names of over 2,000 people who have participated in Scrabble tournaments around the country. 
&nbsp;
The ABSP also maintains a year-round calendar of these and other Scrabble-themed events, and it actively pursues sponsorship and the introduction of tournament Scrabble in the UK.
&nbsp;
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, The ABSP has been unable to run face-to-face tournaments this year, but it will be back after the summer.
&nbsp;
In addition, the ABSP runs a fortnightly online league on Scrabble Go, which is a great way to meet other members before playing live. 
&nbsp;
We can also provide you with information about local Scrabble clubs.
&nbsp;
<h4>How Do I Join?</h4>
ABSP membership year runs from January to December. Renewals for the following year may be made from the AGM onwards. New members joining after the AGM receive membership until the end of the following year.
&nbsp;
You can join or gift a membership to somebody else by sending our membership secretary a cheque in the post, direct bank transfer, or online by entering the membership details in the form below and paying with PayPal.
&nbsp;
Send your name, address, and a cheque for the correct amount above, payable to &#8216;ABSP&#8217; to our Membership Secretary:
&nbsp;
Nuala O&#8217;Rourke, 22 Kestrel Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BU, or email Nuala for more information.
&nbsp;
<h4>Publications</h4>
&nbsp;
<h4>ABSP Documents</h4>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/publications/rulesoftheassociation.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rules of the Association</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/publications/toguide4.4.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Organiser&#8217;s Guide (March 2015)</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/publications/Directors%20Guide%20V3.1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Director&#8217;s Guide (2012)</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/publications/abspresultsheet2011.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tournament Result/Challenge slips</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<h4>Game Rules</h4>
Since 2011, all ABSP-rated tournaments have used the WESPA rules in force at the tournament date. These documents are all published by WESPA.
&nbsp;
If you have a query on the rules of Scrabble, please note there are differences between the &#8220;box-lid&#8221; regulations and the documents listed here. 
&nbsp;
In tournament play, the WESPA rules take precedence. All the resources are available from the <a href="https://www.wespa.org/resources.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WESPA site</a>.
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wespa.org/wesparulesv4.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WESPA Game Rules version 4 (from Jan 2020-onwards)</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wespa.org/wesparulesv4changes.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Summary of changes between version 3 and version 4</a> (PDF)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
These versions of the rules have been superseded but are provided for historical reference:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wespa.org/rules/rulesv3.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WESPA Game Rules version 3 (between Jan 2016-Dec 2019)</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<h4>OnBoard</h4>
These are historical editions of OnBoard. The current and recent editions are on the <a href="https://absp-database.org/ABSPOnBoard.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ABSP Database</a> (requires login)
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/publications/onboardspecial2017.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OnBoard Omnibus 2017</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/absp/OnBoard143%20indexed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Issue 143 April 2012</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/absp/OnBoard142%20indexed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Issue 142 February 2012</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/absp/OnBoard141%20indexed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Issue 141 December 2011</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/absp/OnBoard140indexed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Issue 140 October 2011</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/absp/OnBoard139indexed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Issue 139 August 2011</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/absp/OnBoard138indexed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Issue 138 June 2011</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/absp/OnBoard137indexed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Issue 137 April 2011</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/absp/OnBoard135indexed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Issue 135 December 2010</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/absp/OnBoard1341indexed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Issue 134 October 2010</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<h4>Resources</h4>
Find out more about:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/absp/books.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scrabble Books</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/absp/magazines.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scrabble Magazines</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/absp/scoresheets.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scrabble Scoresheets</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/play/newplayers.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Advice for New Players</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/publications/An%20A-Z%20of%20Variants.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike O&#8217;Rourke&#8217;s An A-Z of Variants</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/publications/Mnemonic%20Book%202012.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike O&#8217;Rourke&#8217;s Mnemonic Book (Updated for CSW 2012)</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<h4>Members</h4>
Please take a moment to get acquainted with our <a href="https://www.absp.org.uk/absp/committee.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Committee Members</a>.
&nbsp;
Also, please pop over to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/absponline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook Group</a> to check out the <a href="https://playscrabble.com/community">UK Scrabble Community</a> and connect with other skilled players like yourself.
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About The Association
In 1987, the Association for British Scrabble Players was formed to bring together people who enjoy Scrabble&#8217;s fantastic ability to connect innovative players and oversee competitive Scrabble in the United Kingdom.
&nbsp;
The organization&#8217;s formation came about when J. W. Spear &amp; Sons, the game&#8217;s trademark owner, formed the Association for British Scrabble Players (ABSP) in 1993, and Mattel later acquired them. 
&nbsp;
Currently, the player roster stands at an impressive 600 members.
&nbsp;
Gyles Brandreth, former Member of Parliament and founder of the British National Scrabble Championship in 1971, is the honorary president of the Association. 
&nbsp;
Countdown series champion Stewart Holden, who previously served as ABSP publicity officer, served as ABSP chairman, and Scrabble author Allan Simmons once maintained the Association&#8217;s website. The current ABSP chairperson is Mike Whiteoak.
&nbsp;
Scrabble tournaments across the country are organized by the ABSP, including the National Championships. A rating system maintained by the ABSP contains the names of over 2,000 people who have participated in Scrabble tournaments around the country. 
&nbsp;
The ABSP also maintains a year-round calendar of these and other Scrabble-themed events, and it actively pursues sponsorship and the introduction of tournament Scrabble in the UK.
&nbsp;
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, The ABSP has been unable to run face-to-face tournaments this year, but it will be back after the summer.
&nbsp;
In addition, the ABSP runs a fortnightly online league on Scrabble Go, which is a great way to meet other members before playing live. 
&nbsp;
We can also provide you with information about local Scrabble clubs.
&nbsp;
How Do I Join?
ABSP membership year runs from January to December. Renewals for the following year may be made from the AGM onwards. New members joining after the AGM receive membership until the end of the following year.
&nbsp;
You can join or gift a membership to somebody else by sending our membership secretary a cheque in the post, direct bank transfer, or online by entering the membership details in the form below and paying with PayPal.
&nbsp;
Send your name, address, and a cheque for the correct amount above, payable to &#8216;ABSP&#8217; to our Membership Secretary:
&nbsp;
Nuala O&#8217;Rourke, 22 Kestrel Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BU, or email Nuala for more information.
&nbsp;
Publications
&nbsp;
ABSP Documents

Rules of the Association
Organiser&#8217;s Guide (March 2015)
Director&#8217;s Guide (2012)
Tournament Result/Challenge slips

&nbsp;
Game Rules
Since 2011, all ABSP-rated tournaments have used the WESPA rules in force at the tournament date. These documents are all published by WESPA.
&nbsp;
If you have a query on the rules of Scrabble, please note there are differences between the &#8220;box-lid&#8221; regulations and the documents listed here. 
&nbsp;
In tournament play, the WESPA rules take precedence. All the resources are available from the WESPA site.

WESPA Game Rules version 4 (from Jan 2020-onwards)
Summary of changes between version 3 and version 4 (PDF)

&nbsp;
These versions of the rules have been superseded but are provided for historical reference:

WESPA Game Rules version 3 (between Jan 2016-Dec 2019)

&nbsp;
OnBoard
These are historical editions of OnBoard. The current and recent editions are on the ABSP Database (requires login)

OnBoard Omnibus 2017
Issue 143 April 2012
Issue 142 February 2012
Issue 141 December 2011
Issue 140 October 2011
Issue 139 August 2011
Issue 138 June 2011
Issue 137 April 2011
Issue 135 December 2010
Issue 134 October 2010

&nbsp;
Resources
Find out more about:

Scrabble Books
Scrabble Magazines
Scrabble Scoresheets
Advice for New Players
Mike O&#8217;Rourke&#8217;s An A-Z of Variants
Mike O&#8217;Rourke&#8217;s Mnemonic Book (Updated for CSW 2012)

&nbsp;
Members
Please take a moment to get acquainted with our Committee Members.
&nbsp;
Also, please pop over to our Facebook Group to check out the UK Scrabble Community and connect with other skilled players like yourself.
					
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ABSP – Association for British Scrabble Players

<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Mission Statement: </h4>
NASPA (North American SCRABBLE Players Association) is a community of tournament, club, and avid home players of the SCRABBLE® Brand Crossword Game. They foster a safe environment for people of all skill levels to play their favorite game, improve their abilities and above all, meet people who share a similar love of the game.
<h4>Learn more about NASPA:</h4>
<a href="http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Learn_More">http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Learn_More</a>
<h5>Become a Member of NASPA (North American SCRABBLE Players Association):</h5>
Link 1:<a href="https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Membership"> Learn about NASPA Membership</a>
Link 2:<a href="http://www2.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/join.pl"> Apply for NASPA Membership</a>
<h5>Benefits of Membership:</h5>
You get the right to participate in official tournaments, access to member-only sections of the NASPA website, access to the NASPA Store where you can buy a printed NASPA Word List and tournament equipment, the right to volunteer for or stand for election to our committees, and the right to have your club and tournament accomplishments officially recognized.
<h5>How many members does NASPA have?</h5>
NASPA typically has 2000-2500 active paid members who compete in in-person SCRABBLE tournaments all over North America and beyond. NASPA also sponsors local SCRABBLE clubs, where another 10,000 players compete. 
<h5>A brief timeline of NASPA:</h5>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The National SCRABBLE Association was created in 1978 by the game’s then-owner, Selchow &amp; Righter.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The National SCRABBLE Association (NSA) promoted school, recreational, and adult tournament Scrabble from the late 1980s until 2009 with financial support from Hasbro.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">In 2000, Joe Edley became the first player to win three North American  SCRABBLE Championships (1980, 1992, 2000).</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">From 2004-06, the North American SCRABBLE Championship finals were aired on ESPN and ESPN2. </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">In December of 2008, Hasbro announced that it would no longer finance the National SCRABBLE Association. They agreed to sanction a player-financed association to continue the association’s activities.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">In July of 2009, the new nonprofit North American SCRABBLE Players Association (NASPA) formed and began overseeing tournaments. NASPA is funded by membership dues and tournament participation fees and is assisted by the volunteerism of many committee members.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">In 2013, Nigel Richards became the first player to win the North American SCRABBLE Championship five times.</li>
</ul>
In 2020, NASPA and Scopely teamed up to live broadcast the NASPA Tournament of Champions, presented by Scrabble GO. (<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhvDB0pE-3ptFJBqemMOhxe3Z625OUbDY">Link to YouTube playlist</a>)
<h5>History</h5>
After Hasbro stopped funding adult tournament Scrabble and clubs in 2009, NASPA was formed.
As part of its ongoing development, the National Scrabble Association (also known as the NSA) organized a conference of 16 leaders in the <a href="https://playscrabble.com/community">Scrabble playing community</a>. Among these 16 leaders were prominent Scrabble players, club and tournament directors, and others from all over the continent.
As a result of that meeting, a new professional Scrabble organization in North America was founded with Hasbro&#8217;s blessing. 
Several committees were formed during the meeting to facilitate the transition to the new organization. After an email vote, the North American Scrabble Players Association (NASPA) was chosen as the new organization&#8217;s name. 
On July 1, 2009, elite Scrabble players from all over the continent gathered to play in three NASPA tournament games across three different cities. From that date forward, NASPA became the only holder of the Scrabble trademark in North America and was permitted to use it at adult clubs and tournaments.
As of June 2013, NASPA had more than 2,500 dues-paid members.
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Mission Statement: 
NASPA (North American SCRABBLE Players Association) is a community of tournament, club, and avid home players of the SCRABBLE® Brand Crossword Game. They foster a safe environment for people of all skill levels to play their favorite game, improve their abilities and above all, meet people who share a similar love of the game.
Learn more about NASPA:
http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Learn_More
Become a Member of NASPA (North American SCRABBLE Players Association):
Link 1: Learn about NASPA Membership
Link 2: Apply for NASPA Membership
Benefits of Membership:
You get the right to participate in official tournaments, access to member-only sections of the NASPA website, access to the NASPA Store where you can buy a printed NASPA Word List and tournament equipment, the right to volunteer for or stand for election to our committees, and the right to have your club and tournament accomplishments officially recognized.
How many members does NASPA have?
NASPA typically has 2000-2500 active paid members who compete in in-person SCRABBLE tournaments all over North America and beyond. NASPA also sponsors local SCRABBLE clubs, where another 10,000 players compete. 
A brief timeline of NASPA:

The National SCRABBLE Association was created in 1978 by the game’s then-owner, Selchow &amp; Righter.
The National SCRABBLE Association (NSA) promoted school, recreational, and adult tournament Scrabble from the late 1980s until 2009 with financial support from Hasbro.
In 2000, Joe Edley became the first player to win three North American  SCRABBLE Championships (1980, 1992, 2000).
From 2004-06, the North American SCRABBLE Championship finals were aired on ESPN and ESPN2. 
In December of 2008, Hasbro announced that it would no longer finance the National SCRABBLE Association. They agreed to sanction a player-financed association to continue the association’s activities.
In July of 2009, the new nonprofit North American SCRABBLE Players Association (NASPA) formed and began overseeing tournaments. NASPA is funded by membership dues and tournament participation fees and is assisted by the volunteerism of many committee members.
In 2013, Nigel Richards became the first player to win the North American SCRABBLE Championship five times.

In 2020, NASPA and Scopely teamed up to live broadcast the NASPA Tournament of Champions, presented by Scrabble GO. (Link to YouTube playlist)
History
After Hasbro stopped funding adult tournament Scrabble and clubs in 2009, NASPA was formed.
As part of its ongoing development, the National Scrabble Association (also known as the NSA) organized a conference of 16 leaders in the Scrabble playing community. Among these 16 leaders were prominent Scrabble players, club and tournament directors, and others from all over the continent.
As a result of that meeting, a new professional Scrabble organization in North America was founded with Hasbro&#8217;s blessing. 
Several committees were formed during the meeting to facilitate the transition to the new organization. After an email vote, the North American Scrabble Players Association (NASPA) was chosen as the new organization&#8217;s name. 
On July 1, 2009, elite Scrabble players from all over the continent gathered to play in three NASPA tournament games across three different cities. From that date forward, NASPA became the only holder of the Scrabble trademark in North America and was permitted to use it at adult clubs and tournaments.
As of June 2013, NASPA had more than 2,500 dues-paid members.
					
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NASPA (Scrabble) – North American Scrabble Players Association

The World English Language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) was formed in 2003.
They provide an official structure for the international community of Scrabble tournament players. 
They also provide a standard set of rules and a rating system for national Scrabble Associations across the globe. They work with Mattel and Collins on the standard word source for tournament play, Collins Official Scrabble Words (CSW). 
Their members are primarily national-level English-language Scrabble associations, and they represent 33 countries on five continents. 
Anyone interested in <a href="https://playscrabble.com/">competitive Scrabble play</a> is encouraged to look up their national-level Scrabble association. Contact information can be found on the WESPA – World English Language Scrabble Players Association website, and individuals in countries without a national-level association can join WESPA as individual members.
<a href="https://www.wespa.org/">https://www.wespa.org/</a>
<h4>History</h4>
WESPA was formed during a players&#8217; meeting at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Scrabble_Championship_2003">2003 World Scrabble Championship</a> in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and formally constituted on 17 November 2005 at its first Biennial General Meeting held in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Scrabble_Championship_2005">London</a>. BGMs are now held at each <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Scrabble_Championship">World Scrabble Championship</a>, and there are currently 24 member organizations.
WESPA represents international Scrabble competitors and national bodies around the world. 
WESPA’s main functions are 
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">To promote Scrabble as a serious competitive activity on the global stage </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Assist members in pursuing their interests in the game</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">To promote the interests of players of Scrabble and international tournaments</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Represent players in negotiations with other parties, including trademark owners</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Adopting and promoting international standards and norms (including international rules, word lists, and ratings)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Organisation of global events and competitions</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Publication of relevant materials</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The maintenance of a website to benefit the games and players</li>
</ul>
<h4>How to Join WESPA</h4>
We have five classes of membership, the details of which are below. When you want to make the payment to join WESPA, please click on the link below.
<a href="mailto:info@wespa.org">Contact us for more information on how you can join WESPA</a>
&nbsp;
WESPA Membership classes
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> National Scrabble associations having a paid-up membership of more than 350 and wishing to subscribe to the objects of the Association</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
<ol start="2">
<li> National Scrabble associations having a paid-up membership of not more than 350 and not less than 15</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
<ol start="3">
<li> Bodies corporate other than national Scrabble associations</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
<ol start="4">
<li> Individual Members: any Natural persons wishing to subscribe to the objects of the Association and who is from a country where the national association if any, is not a member in Class 1 or Class 2</li>
<li> Other</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Membership Class
</td>
<td>
Fees
</td>
<td>
Votes by show of hands
</td>
<td>
Votes on a poll or by proxy
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
USD150 for 1 yr USD300 for 2 yrs
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
30
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
USD75 for 1 yr USD150 for 2 yrs
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
15
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
3
</td>
<td>
USD50 for 1 yr USD100 for 2yrs
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
USD10 for 1 year USD20 for 2yrs
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
Not applicable
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Membership rights
</td>
<td colspan="5">
Class
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> </td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
3
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Nominate a committee member
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y*
</td>
<td>
Y*
</td>
<td>
Y*
</td>
<td>
N
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Obtain committee minutes/voting details
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
N
</td>
<td>
N
</td>
<td>
N
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Submit topics for debate in committee
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Submit motions for consideration at GM&#8217;s
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
N
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Exercise this many votes on GM motions
</td>
<td>
30
</td>
<td>
15
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Exercise this many votes in elections
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Attend GM&#8217;s
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Participate in debates at GM&#8217;s
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
<td>
Y
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
 
</td>
<td>
 
</td>
<td>
 
</td>
<td>
 
</td>
<td>
 
</td>
<td>
 
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Fees
</td>
<td>
$US150
</td>
<td>
$US75
</td>
<td>
$US50
</td>
<td>
$US10
</td>
<td>
NA
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h4>Upcoming WESPA Events</h4>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Date
</td>
<td>
Tournament
</td>
<td>
Country
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
6 Mar 2021
</td>
<td>
SA Scrabble Championship
</td>
<td>
AUS
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
2 Apr 2021
</td>
<td>
New Zealand Masters
</td>
<td>
NZL
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
3 Apr 2021
</td>
<td>
Australian National Championship
</td>
<td>
AUS
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
5 Jun 2021
</td>
<td>
New Zealand National Championship
</td>
<td>
NZL
 </td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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The World English Language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) was formed in 2003.
They provide an official structure for the international community of Scrabble tournament players. 
They also provide a standard set of rules and a rating system for national Scrabble Associations across the globe. They work with Mattel and Collins on the standard word source for tournament play, Collins Official Scrabble Words (CSW). 
Their members are primarily national-level English-language Scrabble associations, and they represent 33 countries on five continents. 
Anyone interested in competitive Scrabble play is encouraged to look up their national-level Scrabble association. Contact information can be found on the WESPA – World English Language Scrabble Players Association website, and individuals in countries without a national-level association can join WESPA as individual members.
https://www.wespa.org/
History
WESPA was formed during a players&#8217; meeting at the 2003 World Scrabble Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and formally constituted on 17 November 2005 at its first Biennial General Meeting held in London. BGMs are now held at each World Scrabble Championship, and there are currently 24 member organizations.
WESPA represents international Scrabble competitors and national bodies around the world. 
WESPA’s main functions are 

To promote Scrabble as a serious competitive activity on the global stage 
Assist members in pursuing their interests in the game
To promote the interests of players of Scrabble and international tournaments
Represent players in negotiations with other parties, including trademark owners
Adopting and promoting international standards and norms (including international rules, word lists, and ratings)
Organisation of global events and competitions
Publication of relevant materials
The maintenance of a website to benefit the games and players

How to Join WESPA
We have five classes of membership, the details of which are below. When you want to make the payment to join WESPA, please click on the link below.
Contact us for more information on how you can join WESPA
&nbsp;
WESPA Membership classes
&nbsp;

 National Scrabble associations having a paid-up membership of more than 350 and wishing to subscribe to the objects of the Association

&nbsp;

 National Scrabble associations having a paid-up membership of not more than 350 and not less than 15

&nbsp;

 Bodies corporate other than national Scrabble associations

&nbsp;

 Individual Members: any Natural persons wishing to subscribe to the objects of the Association and who is from a country where the national association if any, is not a member in Class 1 or Class 2
 Other

&nbsp;




Membership Class


Fees


Votes by show of hands


Votes on a poll or by proxy




1


USD150 for 1 yr USD300 for 2 yrs


1


30




2


USD75 for 1 yr USD150 for 2 yrs


1


15




3


USD50 for 1 yr USD100 for 2yrs


1


5




4


USD10 for 1 year USD20 for 2yrs


1


1




5


Not applicable


1


0




&nbsp;




Membership rights


Class



 

1


2


3


4


5




Nominate a committee member


Y


Y*


Y*


Y*


N




Obtain committee minutes/voting details


Y


Y


N


N


N




Submit topics for debate in committee


Y


Y


Y


Y


Y




Submit motions for consideration at GM&#8217;s


Y


Y


Y


Y


N




Exercise this many votes on GM motions


30


15


5


1


0




Exercise this many votes in elections


1


1


1


1


0




Attend GM&#8217;s


Y


Y


Y


Y


Y




Participate in debates at GM&#8217;s


Y


Y


Y


Y


Y




 


 


 


 


 


 




Fees


$US150


$US75


$US50


$US10


NA





Upcoming WESPA Events




Date


Tournament


Country




6 Mar 2021


SA Scrabble Championship


AUS




2 Apr 2021


New Zealand Masters


NZL




3 Apr 2021


Australian National Championship


AUS




5 Jun 2021


New Zealand National Championship


NZL




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WESPA – World English Language Scrabble Players Association

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Click this link to join the meet-up on <a href="https://playscrabble.com/">playscrabble.com</a>
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<h4>𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦</h4>
 Games will begin promptly at 5:30pm (PST time), so please don&#8217;t be late, or it might take a while to match you with another player.
 You can invite a friend to play or get matched up with someone random. Or, if you&#8217;re really feeling daring, challenge the computer.
 When you arrive on the site, sign in or sign up before requesting to be matched with another player.
 Once signed in, select &#8220;Find a Match.&#8221;
 These matches can last up to 40min (15min per person plus 5min of overtime).
 It may take up to 2min 30sec to be matched. If you do not get matched, you should try again or invite a friend or play on the computer.
 Once the match is over, you can choose to rematch your opponent or get matched up with another player.
 Be sure to bring your favorite beverage of choice, and most importantly, have fun!
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<h4>𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐱 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:</h4>
𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘 the original Scrabble in real-time with anyone in North America. The original, strategic word game encourages creative thinking through classic, clean gameplay in real-time
𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍 your brain with single-player puzzles between matches. Stimulate your mind with clever puzzles designed to sharpen your skills.
𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄 your game with curated content from Scrabble pros. Become a Scrabble expert with our hub of resources, including editorials, forums, dictionaries, and tournament coverage.
𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 with a passionate community of players and fans from around the world through gameplay, chat, streaming, and forums.
𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐄 with players of all levels. Flex your creative &amp; strategic muscles against casual and professional competitors alike to climb your way up the leaderboards
HAVE FUN!
Note: It&#8217;s recommended to sign up or sign-in on the site before beginning your match so that you can take advantage of the full site.
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𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞. 𝐖𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞, 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮!
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We have a whole month of playscrabble.com meet-ups for you!

December 26 2021 5.30pm PST, 8.30pm EST 
January 02 2022 5.30pm PST, 8.30pm EST 
January 09 2022 5.30pm PST, 8.30pm EST 
January 16 2022 5.30pm PST, 8.30pm EST 
January 23 2022 5.30pm PST, 8.30pm EST 
January 30 2022 5.30pm PST, 8.30pm EST 
Click this link to join the meet-up on playscrabble.com
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𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
 Games will begin promptly at 5:30pm (PST time), so please don&#8217;t be late, or it might take a while to match you with another player.
 You can invite a friend to play or get matched up with someone random. Or, if you&#8217;re really feeling daring, challenge the computer.
 When you arrive on the site, sign in or sign up before requesting to be matched with another player.
 Once signed in, select &#8220;Find a Match.&#8221;
 These matches can last up to 40min (15min per person plus 5min of overtime).
 It may take up to 2min 30sec to be matched. If you do not get matched, you should try again or invite a friend or play on the computer.
 Once the match is over, you can choose to rematch your opponent or get matched up with another player.
 Be sure to bring your favorite beverage of choice, and most importantly, have fun!

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𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐱 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:
𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘 the original Scrabble in real-time with anyone in North America. The original, strategic word game encourages creative thinking through classic, clean gameplay in real-time
𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍 your brain with single-player puzzles between matches. Stimulate your mind with clever puzzles designed to sharpen your skills.
𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄 your game with curated content from Scrabble pros. Become a Scrabble expert with our hub of resources, including editorials, forums, dictionaries, and tournament coverage.
𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 with a passionate community of players and fans from around the world through gameplay, chat, streaming, and forums.
𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐄 with players of all levels. Flex your creative &amp; strategic muscles against casual and professional competitors alike to climb your way up the leaderboards
HAVE FUN!
Note: It&#8217;s recommended to sign up or sign-in on the site before beginning your match so that you can take advantage of the full site.
Enjoyed the event?
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Let’s play Scrabble on PlayScrabble.com

Hi Scrabble GOers!



A brand new feature is available for you: GAME ROOMS



Update your game to 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭.𝟯7 and above to enjoy this brand new game feature!



<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Please note that this feature is currently being released, so not all players may have it immediately. We thank you for your patience.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What are Game Rooms?</h2>



A new feature that allows players to discover new opponents to play against in Scrabble games and group chat with other Game Room members. There will also be brand new Scrabble tournaments available to play within Game Rooms, which can be self-organized by the leaders of these groups!



What are the requirements for players to access a game room?



Players will need to be level 10 minimum.



You need to be Facebook or address book connected.



This feature is only available in Scrabble GO modern mode (Game Rooms are not available in Classic mode)



Game rooms won’t be available on Facebook (at least at the beginning)



How do I join a game room?



There will be a Game Room tab accessed from the footer menu. From there, you will be able to browse and search for different rooms to join.



Can I receive an invite to a specific game room?



Yes, All members of a room can invite other people to join.



Can I search for a specific game room?



Yes, there will be a search feature in the Game Room tab to find a specific room.



What can I do in a game room?



You can find another member looking for a <a href="https://playscrabble.com/">game of Scrabble</a>.



There will be an all-new tournament system where members of a game room can play in 8/16/32 person single elimination bracket tournaments.



You can also invite friends to join your Game Room.



Also, members will have a chat section to talk about all things Scrabble.



Can I join any game room, no matter which language or dictionaries I have set on my device?



Yes, although the games created in those rooms will default to the language the room is set in.



How can I participate in the chat?



To participate in a Game Room chat, you must be either Facebook or Address Book connected.



How do I report inappropriate behavior in the chat?



Any member can tap on an individual in a chat which will display a player info popup. From there, you can report the player.



Thank you all for all the feedback and continued support.



Make sure to visit our Forum forum link) and share your thoughts and suggestions about the game, and let us know what you think about our new feature, Game Rooms!



As with all our version updates, we continue to give you an improved experience with more polish, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.



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Hi Scrabble GOers!



A brand new feature is available for you: GAME ROOMS



Update your game to 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭.𝟯7 and above to enjoy this brand new game feature!



 Please note that this feature is currently being released, so not all players may have it immediately. We thank you for your patience.



What are Game Rooms?



A new feature that allows players to discover new opponents to play against in Scrabble games and group chat with other Game Room members. There will also be brand new Scrabble tournaments available to play within Game Rooms, which can be self-organized by the leaders of these groups!



What are the requirements for players to access a game room?



Players will need to be level 10 minimum.



You need to be Facebook or address book connected.



This feature is only available in Scrabble GO modern mode (Game Rooms are not available in Classic mode)



Game rooms won’t be available on Facebook (at least at the beginning)



How do I join a game room?



There will be a Game Room tab accessed from the footer menu. From there, you will be able to browse and search for different rooms to join.



Can I receive an invite to a specific game room?



Yes, All members of a room can invite other people to join.



Can I search for a specific game room?



Yes, there will be a search feature in the Game Room tab to find a specific room.



What can I do in a game room?



You can find another member looking for a game of Scrabble.



There will be an all-new tournament system where members of a game room can play in 8/16/32 person single elimination bracket tournaments.



You can also invite friends to join your Game Room.



Also, members will have a chat section to talk about all things Scrabble.



Can I join any game room, no matter which language or dictionaries I have set on my device?



Yes, although the games created in those rooms will default to the language the room is set in.



How can I participate in the chat?



To participate in a Game Room chat, you must be either Facebook or Address Book connected.



How do I report inappropriate behavior in the chat?



Any member can tap on an individual in a chat which will display a player info popup. From there, you can report the player.



Thank you all for all the feedback and continued support.



Make sure to visit our Forum forum link) and share your thoughts and suggestions about the game, and let us know what you think about our new feature, Game Rooms!



As with all our version updates, we continue to give you an improved experience with more polish, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.



The Scrabble GO Team
					
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Scrabble GO Update v1.37 – Game Rooms

If you are new to Scrabble, we offer a choice between two different modes that will significantly change your playing experience.



<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Classic Games



The &#8220;Classic&#8221; games are for players who want to focus only on the traditional gameplay. You can start classic Scrabble games with friends through matchmaking or play vs. the computer.



<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Scrabble GO



The regular Scrabble GO offers everything in the Classic version with many additional features and gameplay options.



<ul>
<li>Scrabble GO&#8217;s signature mode: reimagining the classic word game experience by introducing boosts like Bonus Swap, Quick Word, and Scrabble Scholar that let players learn and improve while playing.</li>
<li>Arena: A one-of-a-kind collection of daily and weekly word game tournaments featuring new word games such as Word Drop, Tumbler, and Rush.</li>
<li>Duels: Players face off on a smaller board, completing a real-time Scrabble match with limited time and turns.</li>
<li>Rewards: Gems, Arena tickets, League trophies, Prize Chests</li>
<li>Tiles: Personalize your experience by earning themed, playable 3D tilesets</li>
<li>Special Features/Events:  Many new game modes and events that expand the world of Scrabble</li>
</ul>





How do I play a Classic Match?



You can play a Classic Match by following these steps:



<ol>
<li>Tap on &#8220;New Game&#8221; in the Home lobby</li>
<li>Scroll all the way down and tap on &#8220;Scrabble Classic.&#8221;</li>
<li>Choose or find your opponent and Start your Classic Game!</li>
</ol>





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Where can I download Scrabble GO?



You can find Scrabble GO in the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Facebook: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fscrb.ly%2FDownload%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1xo5MtOzGIfD_gXsGqLmVkt7p4r7yOpF0F7XPZznVdWKjzLAI5aoT5ycw&amp;h=AT1MfxN3hlkTSyJGSPHkOz_vF11yLgg9n0XiLBJR_qhc648mMoPyUxEFt7Sy4kX4gAe5-2JDhocmQnnWT9pz3T-6SxNXv_pYu1qFUprVZtPdxg4aqlOy4hVjLUcjFJQHSugEzg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://scrb.ly/Download</a>



Is it free?



Yes, Scrabble GO is entirely free to play. In-app purchases are available to customize your experience further.



In what countries is the app available?



Scrabble GO is currently available worldwide on the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Facebook.



What languages are available?



Currently, it&#8217;s available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Turkish. To change the menu and interface language, go to your Profile&gt; Profile Settings &gt; Menu Language.



What Scrabble word dictionaries are available?



Scrabble Dictionaries supported:



<ul>
<li>English &#8211; US: Merriam-Webster and NWL 2020</li>
<li>English &#8211; US: NASPA Word List 2020 edition</li>
<li>English &#8211; UK: Collins official Scrabble Dictionary, digital edition</li>
<li>French : L’officiel du jeu Scrabble Larousse 2019</li>
<li>Spanish: Spanish Definitions and FISE 2017</li>
<li>Portuguese: Lexico 2017</li>
<li>German: Duden and JOR</li>
<li>Italian: Zanichelli 2021</li>
<li>Turkish: Tureng 2021</li>
</ul>



To change your dictionary, go to your Profile&gt; Profile Settings &gt; Word Dictionaries. You can select multiple dictionaries in case you want to play with more than one. Remember to choose the one you prefer just before starting a new game!



Are there in-app ads in-game?



Yes. In-game advertisements allow us to keep Scrabble GO completely free-to-play and support the continued development of improvements and new features.



Note: one of the benefits of being a Scrabble Club subscriber is an ad-free experience



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f4a1.png" alt="💡" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> HELP</h2>



If you need assistance, don&#8217;t hesitate to contact our Customer Service. Mobile App: The help section is available in-game: Tap the Profile Picture &gt; Settings <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/2699.png" alt="⚙" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> &gt; Contact Customer Service



Or, via this web platform, click this link: <a href="https://scopely.com/customer-support/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://scopely.com/customer-support/</a> or the CONTACT US button at the top-right corner of the page. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f4a1.png" alt="💡" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> FIRST STEPS (Starting a game and finding my friends)



How do I connect with my friends?



There are three different ways to connect with all your friends.



<ul>
<li>Connect to Facebook &#8211; You can easily find all your Facebook friends by connecting your account with Facebook. Go to your Profile&gt; Profile Settings &gt; Facebook.</li>
<li>Sync your Contact list &#8211; With this option, you can connect your phone&#8217;s contact list with Scrabble GO &#8211; This will connect you with all your friends currently playing Scrabble GO. Go to your Profile&gt; Profile settings &gt; Contact List.</li>
<li>Use the Search feature when selecting your opponent to look for someone by Name or their User ID.</li>
</ul>



How do I start a Scrabble game?



Click on New Game from the main lobby, then choose one of the options:



<ul>
<li>Match of the Day: Play and get a Reward</li>
<li>Play vs Player: Choose your opponent</li>
<li>Random Match: The game will select a random opponent for you</li>
<li>Play vs the Computer: Choose the difficulty and play against the computer</li>
<li>Scrabble Classic: Play without boost</li>
</ul>





Where do I find my active games?



Your ongoing games are in the Home Lobby under the Active Games section. The yellow cards are the games where you are expected to play your turn, and the blue cards are games where you are waiting for the opponent&#8217;s turn.



How much time do I have to play my turn?



Scrabble games will automatically close if a player has not played their turn for seven days. If enough turns have been played, the player that failed to play their turn will be credited with the loss and their opponent with a win.



Players may also end a game at any time by choosing to forfeit by accessing the menu from the bottom left corner of the screen inside the Scrabble match and choosing &#8220;Resign Game.&#8221;



Where do I find my user ID?



Your User ID is located in your Profile Settings, which you can access by going to your Profile and clicking on the Profile Settings <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/2699.png" alt="⚙" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />icon in the top-right corner (the ID number is at the bottom)



Note: You can tap on the User ID to copy it for easy sharing with friends



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Is there a multiplayer feature?



Scrabble GO currently supports two-player gameplay in Scrabble. Support for three or more players is unavailable, but we will continue gathering community feedback for future consideration.



How can I check if a word is available or not?



To check the validity of a word, simply place the tiles on the board. If the word is valid and can be played, it will be highlighted in green.



What are the gems for?



With Gems, among other things, you can purchase Chests in the shop that can give you tickets to access the Arena and cards to obtain new tiles. Also, with Gems, you can use the boosts.



 What are the red tickets for?



The tickets are used to enter the tournaments in the Arena. These game modes grant you trophies that place you in a tournament&#8217;s ranking. When the tournaments are over, the better your rank, the better rewards you will receive! 



Why is there a limit on tickets I can have? There are two different types of tickets in Scrabble GO. Tickets can be found in chests (received in Arena tournaments and other game modes). You can only collect up to 5 of those tickets.



The second type of ticket you get daily when you are a Scrabble Club member and in the chests you purchase from the shop. You can go above the cap ticket of 5 with those tickets.



Is there a list of all of the 2-letter words?



There is currently no in-game list of allowed words, but we may revisit this in the future.





Is there a skill-scoring system?



Scrabble Score is a personalized performance tracking and rating system for Scrabble GO. It tracks and measures your performance across all the various game modes of Scrabble GO and gives you a rating based on your performance. The more you play and the better you perform, the more your score will increase.



This feature is available when you reach level 10 in your player profile and is updated daily.



Is there a tile bag?



Yes, the tile bag is available in the bottom bar while you play a game of Scrabble.



Is there an in-game chat?



Yes, Chat is available in the top right corner of your scoring header when you play Scrabble games (speech bubble next to your profile picture)



Can I mute or report another player?



You can use MUTE, MUTE ALL, BLOCK, or REPORT if you need it in the chat options. Mute &#8211;  Mute will hide the chat text and stop all notifications of any new chat from this opponent.



Mute All &#8211;  This option will block any communication with unknown opponents except Friends, Contacts, and Favorites. It can be activated and deactivated anytime from the Chat Options or the Privacy Settings. Block &#8211; You will no longer receive game requests from the blocked players, and they will not see you in search results, recommendations, or view your online status. This is usually the best option if you choose not to interact with this opponent again. You may unmute or unblock a player at any time. Report &#8211; This tool can be used in (but not limited to) instances of an offensive profile photo, harassment, sharing, or phishing of personal data. 



Can I change my profile picture?



Yes, you upload a new profile photo from your device by doing the following:



<ol>
<li>Click on the Profile icon at the top left of your screen, then tap the camera icon on your profile image.</li>
<li>Choose &#8220;Edit Photo&#8221;</li>
<li>Click on &#8220;Upload&#8221;</li>
<li>Choose &#8220;Existing Photo&#8221;</li>
<li>Select your photo</li>
<li>Click &#8220;Save.&#8221;</li>
</ol>



For Facebook Connected players, your current Facebook profile photo is used by default for your Scrabble profile picture.



Are there auto-generated players in Scrabble GO?



Players joining Scrabble GO for the very first time will have the option to accept a game from a computer-controlled opponent. For players newer to Scrabble, these opponents help introduce the gameplay. All players are allowed to decline these games, but we expect that many Scrabble players may enjoy practicing their skills against them. The game allows you to play with your friends or other matched opponents through matchmaking, which generally aligns with your overall skill level in-game. If no suitable match is available, you may be paired with an auto-generated opponent. What are the benefits of the Scrabble Club?



By subscribing to Scrabble Club, you&#8217;re given access to a wide variety of awards and benefits :



<ul>
<li>No Ads &#8211; removes full-screen and banner ads.</li>
<li>More Challenge Rewards &#8211; exclusive rewards for completing each of the seven weekly Scrabble Club Challenges.</li>
<li>Word Power Meter &#8211; unlimited use of the Word Power Meter Boost to see if your word is a high-scoring play before submitting.</li>
<li>Scrabble Scholar &#8211; unlimited use of the Scrabble Scholar Boost to learn the best move after you&#8217;ve played your turn.</li>
<li>Daily Arena Ticket &#8211; an Arena Ticket delivered to your inbox every day that never expires and grants free entry to an Arena Tournament.</li>
</ul>



Are you interested? You may start your 7-day free trial by tapping the Challenges button in the Home lobby and then &#8220;Earn More Rewards.&#8221;



How do I limit the number of game requests I receive?



Tap on the request and reject it or check the Privacy Settings (Tap your profile picture &gt; Settings <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/2699.png" alt="⚙" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> &gt; Privacy Settings in the bottom-right part). There, you can choose to appear offline or be hidden from the searches.





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Here are a <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DlEYrHY3Sy9U%26list%3DPL4kBwaflO-9s3m2E10HiZRZq_a4bf3Ve2%26fbclid%3DIwAR2ByvVkoadgUWD1MmNCt0z2-t1jVftjOiQ1dRi7dWBUhG9wYQ4hYN1CATs&amp;h=AT1MfxN3hlkTSyJGSPHkOz_vF11yLgg9n0XiLBJR_qhc648mMoPyUxEFt7Sy4kX4gAe5-2JDhocmQnnWT9pz3T-6SxNXv_pYu1qFUprVZtPdxg4aqlOy4hVjLUcjFJQHSugEzg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">few additional video resources </a>to learn more about Scrabble GO:



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<li><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DMgBX8sHPlR0%26fbclid%3DIwAR1r5XUkCTslmeLmbJtn-v_rYs0LR2Z4MM32qnrePtH9GLDira_FVytM1a8&amp;h=AT1MfxN3hlkTSyJGSPHkOz_vF11yLgg9n0XiLBJR_qhc648mMoPyUxEFt7Sy4kX4gAe5-2JDhocmQnnWT9pz3T-6SxNXv_pYu1qFUprVZtPdxg4aqlOy4hVjLUcjFJQHSugEzg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to play with friends</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D8DLGmucM2lk%26fbclid%3DIwAR1xuSJTp6mR0mHoiCatnc6Je-GHPbhsedsBDry_WKTtLEYaCSShbT8l5_g&amp;h=AT1MfxN3hlkTSyJGSPHkOz_vF11yLgg9n0XiLBJR_qhc648mMoPyUxEFt7Sy4kX4gAe5-2JDhocmQnnWT9pz3T-6SxNXv_pYu1qFUprVZtPdxg4aqlOy4hVjLUcjFJQHSugEzg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to customize your tiles</a></li>
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</ul>



How do I become a part of the Scrabble GO Community?



Facebook: <a href="https://business.facebook.com/ScrabbleGO/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://facebook.com/ScrabbleGO/</a>



Twitter: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FScrabbleGO%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1WUGeC1itYsR4w7fUoyFIw6FziK4Ysq-z1355ROBS8bATDftQ6cv7ToG4&amp;h=AT1MfxN3hlkTSyJGSPHkOz_vF11yLgg9n0XiLBJR_qhc648mMoPyUxEFt7Sy4kX4gAe5-2JDhocmQnnWT9pz3T-6SxNXv_pYu1qFUprVZtPdxg4aqlOy4hVjLUcjFJQHSugEzg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/ScrabbleGO</a>



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If you are new to Scrabble, we offer a choice between two different modes that will significantly change your playing experience.



 Classic Games



The &#8220;Classic&#8221; games are for players who want to focus only on the traditional gameplay. You can start classic Scrabble games with friends through matchmaking or play vs. the computer.



 Scrabble GO



The regular Scrabble GO offers everything in the Classic version with many additional features and gameplay options.




Scrabble GO&#8217;s signature mode: reimagining the classic word game experience by introducing boosts like Bonus Swap, Quick Word, and Scrabble Scholar that let players learn and improve while playing.
Arena: A one-of-a-kind collection of daily and weekly word game tournaments featuring new word games such as Word Drop, Tumbler, and Rush.
Duels: Players face off on a smaller board, completing a real-time Scrabble match with limited time and turns.
Rewards: Gems, Arena tickets, League trophies, Prize Chests
Tiles: Personalize your experience by earning themed, playable 3D tilesets
Special Features/Events:  Many new game modes and events that expand the world of Scrabble






How do I play a Classic Match?



You can play a Classic Match by following these steps:




Tap on &#8220;New Game&#8221; in the Home lobby
Scroll all the way down and tap on &#8220;Scrabble Classic.&#8221;
Choose or find your opponent and Start your Classic Game!






 BASICS



Where can I download Scrabble GO?



You can find Scrabble GO in the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Facebook: https://scrb.ly/Download



Is it free?



Yes, Scrabble GO is entirely free to play. In-app purchases are available to customize your experience further.



In what countries is the app available?



Scrabble GO is currently available worldwide on the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Facebook.



What languages are available?



Currently, it&#8217;s available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Turkish. To change the menu and interface language, go to your Profile&gt; Profile Settings &gt; Menu Language.



What Scrabble word dictionaries are available?



Scrabble Dictionaries supported:




English &#8211; US: Merriam-Webster and NWL 2020
English &#8211; US: NASPA Word List 2020 edition
English &#8211; UK: Collins official Scrabble Dictionary, digital edition
French : L’officiel du jeu Scrabble Larousse 2019
Spanish: Spanish Definitions and FISE 2017
Portuguese: Lexico 2017
German: Duden and JOR
Italian: Zanichelli 2021
Turkish: Tureng 2021




To change your dictionary, go to your Profile&gt; Profile Settings &gt; Word Dictionaries.You can select multiple dictionaries in case you want to play with more than one. Remember to choose the one you prefer just before starting a new game!



Are there in-app ads in-game?



Yes. In-game advertisements allow us to keep Scrabble GO completely free-to-play and support the continued development of improvements and new features.



Note: one of the benefits of being a Scrabble Club subscriber is an ad-free experience



 HELP



If you need assistance, don&#8217;t hesitate to contact our Customer Service.Mobile App: The help section is available in-game: Tap the Profile Picture &gt; Settings  &gt; Contact Customer Service



Or, via this web platform, click this link: https://scopely.com/customer-support/ or the CONTACT US button at the top-right corner of the page. FIRST STEPS (Starting a game and finding my friends)



How do I connect with my friends?



There are three different ways to connect with all your friends.




Connect to Facebook &#8211; You can easily find all your Facebook friends by connecting your account with Facebook. Go to your Profile&gt; Profile Settings &gt; Facebook.
Sync your Contact list &#8211; With this option, you can connect your phone&#8217;s contact list with Scrabble GO &#8211; This will connect you with all your friends currently playing Scrabble GO. Go to your Profile&gt; Profile settings &gt; Contact List.
Use the Search feature when selecting your opponent to look for someone by Name or their User ID.




How do I start a Scrabble game?



Click on New Game from the main lobby, then choose one of the options:




Match of the Day: Play and get a Reward
Play vs Player: Choose your opponent
Random Match: The game will select a random opponent for you
Play vs the Computer: Choose the difficulty and play against the computer
Scrabble Classic: Play without boost






Where do I find my active games?



Your ongoing games are in the Home Lobby under the Active Games section. The yellow cards are the games where you are expected to play your turn, and the blue cards are games where you are waiting for the opponent&#8217;s turn.



How much time do I have to play my turn?



Scrabble games will automatically close if a player has not played their turn for seven days. If enough turns have been played, the player that failed to play their turn will be credited with the loss and their opponent with a win.



Players may also end a game at any time by choosing to forfeit by accessing the menu from the bottom left corner of the screen inside the Scrabble match and choosing &#8220;Resign Game.&#8221;



Where do I find my user ID?



Your User ID is located in your Profile Settings, which you can access by going to your Profile and clicking on the Profile Settings icon in the top-right corner (the ID number is at the bottom)



Note: You can tap on the User ID to copy it for easy sharing with friends



 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS





Is there a multiplayer feature?



Scrabble GO currently supports two-player gameplay in Scrabble. Support for three or more players is unavailable, but we will continue gathering community feedback for future consideration.



How can I check if a word is available or not?



To check the validity of a word, simply place the tiles on the board. If the word is valid and can be played, it will be highlighted in green.



What are the gems for?



With Gems, among other things, you can purchase Chests in the shop that can give you tickets to access the Arena and cards to obtain new tiles. Also, with Gems, you can use the boosts.



What are the red tickets for?



The tickets are used to enter the tournaments in the Arena. These game modes grant you trophies that place you in a tournament&#8217;s ranking. When the tournaments are over, the better your rank, the better rewards you will receive! 



Why is there a limit on tickets I can have?There are two different types of tickets in Scrabble GO. Tickets can be found in chests (received in Arena tournaments and other game modes). You can only collect up to 5 of those tickets.



The second type of ticket you get daily when you are a Scrabble Club member and in the chests you purchase from the shop. You can go above the cap ticket of 5 with those tickets.



Is there a list of all of the 2-letter words?



There is currently no in-game list of allowed words, but we may revisit this in the future.





Is there a skill-scoring system?



Scrabble Score is a personalized performance tracking and rating system for Scrabble GO. It tracks and measures your performance across all the various game modes of Scrabble GO and gives you a rating based on your performance. The more you play and the better you perform, the more your score will increase.



This feature is available when you reach level 10 in your player profile and is updated daily.



Is there a tile bag?



Yes, the tile bag is available in the bottom bar while you play a game of Scrabble.



Is there an in-game chat?



Yes, Chat is available in the top right corner of your scoring header when you play Scrabble games (speech bubble next to your profile picture)



Can I mute or report another player?



You can use MUTE, MUTE ALL, BLOCK, or REPORT if you need it in the chat options.Mute &#8211;  Mute will hide the chat text and stop all notifications of any new chat from this opponent.



Mute All &#8211;  This option will block any communication with unknown opponents except Friends, Contacts, and Favorites. It can be activated and deactivated anytime from the Chat Options or the Privacy Settings.Block &#8211; You will no longer receive game requests from the blocked players, and they will not see you in search results, recommendations, or view your online status. This is usually the best option if you choose not to interact with this opponent again. You may unmute or unblock a player at any time.Report &#8211; This tool can be used in (but not limited to) instances of an offensive profile photo, harassment, sharing, or phishing of personal data. 



Can I change my profile picture?



Yes, you upload a new profile photo from your device by doing the following:




Click on the Profile icon at the top left of your screen, then tap the camera icon on your profile image.
Choose &#8220;Edit Photo&#8221;
Click on &#8220;Upload&#8221;
Choose &#8220;Existing Photo&#8221;
Select your photo
Click &#8220;Save.&#8221;




For Facebook Connected players, your current Facebook profile photo is used by default for your Scrabble profile picture.



Are there auto-generated players in Scrabble GO?



Players joining Scrabble GO for the very first time will have the option to accept a game from a computer-controlled opponent. For players newer to Scrabble, these opponents help introduce the gameplay. All players are allowed to decline these games, but we expect that many Scrabble players may enjoy practicing their skills against them. The game allows you to play with your friends or other matched opponents through matchmaking, which generally aligns with your overall skill level in-game. If no suitable match is available, you may be paired with an auto-generated opponent.What are the benefits of the Scrabble Club?



By subscribing to Scrabble Club, you&#8217;re given access to a wide variety of awards and benefits :




No Ads &#8211; removes full-screen and banner ads.
More Challenge Rewards &#8211; exclusive rewards for completing each of the seven weekly Scrabble Club Challenges.
Word Power Meter &#8211; unlimited use of the Word Power Meter Boost to see if your word is a high-scoring play before submitting.
Scrabble Scholar &#8211; unlimited use of the Scrabble Scholar Boost to learn the best move after you&#8217;ve played your turn.
Daily Arena Ticket &#8211; an Arena Ticket delivered to your inbox every day that never expires and grants free entry to an Arena Tournament.




Are you interested? You may start your 7-day free trial by tapping the Challenges button in the Home lobby and then &#8220;Earn More Rewards.&#8221;



How do I limit the number of game requests I receive?



Tap on the request and reject it or check the Privacy Settings (Tap your profile picture &gt; Settings  &gt; Privacy Settings in the bottom-right part). There, you can choose to appear offline or be hidden from the searches.





VIDEO TUTORIALS 



Here are a few additional video resources to learn more about Scrabble GO:




How to Connect with your friends
How to play with friends 
How to customize your tiles
How to use your gems




How do I become a part of the Scrabble GO Community?



Facebook: https://facebook.com/ScrabbleGO/



Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScrabbleGO



Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrabblego/



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New Feature &#8211; Live PvP



Hi Scrabble GOers



We have been listening to you, our community and are pleased to bring you Live Player vs. Player Game Play in our Scrabble Go Update 1.35.



Update your game to 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭.𝟯𝟱.𝟭 and above to enjoy this brand new game feature!



<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Please note that this feature is currently being released, so not all players may have it immediately. We thank you for your patience.



What is Live PVP?



Live matches are a more dynamic way of playing Scrabble. You’ll be able to see how your opponent places their tiles in real-time, in addition to knowing how long they take to make their plays. 



How do I access Live PVP?



You’ll be able to invite your opponent to start the Live experience by tapping on the play button between both of your avatars. Once your opponent accepts the invitation, the Live experience will start.



Why is there a timer?



There are timers to measure the time each player takes to make their plays. It’s the total time a player has had a turn active. They have no impact on your score.



What happens if I leave a Live game?



Leaving a live game will result in the game going back to a regular asynchronous <a href="https://playscrabble.com/">game of Scrabble</a>. The match will not end, and you will be able to keep playing as usual.



Can I use boosts?



Yes! Boosts can be used like in a regular game. Your opponent won’t know when you use them either!



Thank you all for all the feedback and continued support. 



Make sure to visit our Forum (will be the forum link) and share your thoughts and suggestions about the game, and make sure that you let us know what you think about our new feature, Live PvP!



As with all our version updates, we continue to give you an improved experience with more polish, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.



The Scrabble GO Team



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New Feature &#8211; Live PvP



Hi Scrabble GOers



We have been listening to you, our community and are pleased to bring you Live Player vs. Player Game Play in our Scrabble Go Update 1.35.



Update your game to 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭.𝟯𝟱.𝟭 and above to enjoy this brand new game feature!



 Please note that this feature is currently being released, so not all players may have it immediately. We thank you for your patience.



What is Live PVP?



Live matches are a more dynamic way of playing Scrabble. You’ll be able to see how your opponent places their tiles in real-time, in addition to knowing how long they take to make their plays. 



How do I access Live PVP?



You’ll be able to invite your opponent to start the Live experience by tapping on the play button between both of your avatars. Once your opponent accepts the invitation, the Live experience will start.



Why is there a timer?



There are timers to measure the time each player takes to make their plays. It’s the total time a player has had a turn active. They have no impact on your score.



What happens if I leave a Live game?



Leaving a live game will result in the game going back to a regular asynchronous game of Scrabble. The match will not end, and you will be able to keep playing as usual.



Can I use boosts?



Yes! Boosts can be used like in a regular game. Your opponent won’t know when you use them either!



Thank you all for all the feedback and continued support. 



Make sure to visit our Forum (will be the forum link) and share your thoughts and suggestions about the game, and make sure that you let us know what you think about our new feature, Live PvP!



As with all our version updates, we continue to give you an improved experience with more polish, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.



The Scrabble GO Team



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 ELIGIBILITY: This Sweepstakes is open only to individuals who are legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and Canada (except Quebec), who are at least 18 years of age or older. Void in Quebec and where prohibited by law. Employees, shareholders, officers, directors, agents, and representatives of Sponsor and its affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, agents, representatives and participating promotion and advertising agencies and any entity which is involved in any aspect of the creation, production, operation, execution or fulfillment of the Sweepstakes and their respective employees, shareholders, officers, directors, agents, and representatives are not eligible to participate in the sweepstakes. Immediate Family and Household Members (defined below) of such individuals are also not eligible to enter or win. For purposes of the Sweepstakes, &#8220;Household Members&#8221; shall mean those people who share the same residence at least three months a year and &#8220;Immediate Family Members&#8221; shall mean parents, step-parents, legal guardians, children, stepchildren, siblings, stepsiblings, or spouses. Subject to all applicable laws. Void where prohibited by law.

 

 HOW TO ENTER: There are 5 ways to enter the contest. See below for the 5 ways: 


Entrants can enter by visting the Gleam.io website at https://gleam.io/af5wJ/scrabble-web-soft-launch-giveaway and completing at least one (1) of the actions described below. Entrants will be required to provide their name and email address at the Gleam.io website in connection with their first entry. Entrants can use each of the entry methods only one (1) time, up to a total of five (5) entries per person during the sweepstakes period.
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Entrants can enter by playing a game on www.playscrabble.com via the Gleam.io website (https://gleam.io/af5wJ/scrabble-web-soft-launch-giveaway), either randomly (find a match), against a friend, or against the computer.
Entrants can enter by creating an account on www.playscrabble.com via the Gleam.io website (https://gleam.io/af5wJ/scrabble-web-soft-launch-giveaway). Once at www.playscrabble.com, sign up in the left column.
Entrants can enter by visiting our brand-new blog via the Gleam.io website (https://gleam.io/af5wJ/scrabble-web-soft-launch-giveaway). 
Entrants can enter by introducing yourself on our forum via the Gleam.io website (https://gleam.io/af5wJ/scrabble-web-soft-launch-giveaway). 
Entrants can enter by sharing your feedback about the website in our dedicated survey, via the Gleam.io website (https://gleam.io/af5wJ/scrabble-web-soft-launch-giveaway).

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Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entry that it deems, in its sole discretion, to be a violation of the Official Rules or the Terms of Use of the Game or that is not in keeping with Sponsor’s image or which communicates messages or images inconsistent with the positive images and/or good will to which Sponsor wishes to associate. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, interrupted or unavailable network server or other connection; miscommunications; failed phone or computer or telephone transmissions; technical failure; jumbled, scrambled or misdirected transmissions; late, lost, incomplete, delayed, or misdirected entries; or other error of any kind whether human, mechanical, or electronic. False or deceptive acts or entries, or entries generated by script, macro or other automated means will be void, will render a participant ineligible, and also may result in participant no longer being allowed to enter Sponsor&#8217;s, sweepstakes or other promotions in the future, at Sponsor&#8217;s sole discretion. All entries submitted become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Entrant must provide all information requested. Incomplete, unreadable or unintelligible submissions will be disqualified. Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes Entrant’s understanding of, full and unconditional agreement to, and acceptance of these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant that Sponsor determines to be in violation of any term contained in these Official Rules. Sponsor&#8217;s decision not to enforce a specific provision of these Official Rules does not constitute a waiver of that provision or of the Official Rules generally. All Entries submitted in compliance with these Official Rules and not disqualified are considered “Eligible Entries”. All Entry materials become the sole and exclusive property of Sponsor. Further, by entering the sweepstakes you give Sponsor and its agents the rights to use the entry for any other promotional purposes, unless prohibited by law.
 

 WINNER SELECTION/VALIDATION: There will be five (5) Winners chosen. Winners will be chosen at random from among all Eligible Entries on or about Thursday, February 10th at 8 am PST. Sponsor reserves the right to extend the Sweepstakes Period and/or the right to select fewer than the stated number of winners, if, in its sole discretion, it does not receive a sufficient number of Eligible Entries. Winner will be notified via email in or about 5 days after the end of the Sweepstakes Period.  Any Canadian winners selected must correctly answer a timed mathematical question in order to receive a prize. 

 
Winners may be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility and prize/publicity release within three (3) business days. If a potential Winner cannot be reached after reasonable effort has been exerted (response within three (3) days of receipt of initial notification), he or she is found to be ineligible at any point during the administration of the Sweepstakes, he or she cannot or does not comply with these Official Rules or the Sponsor’s instructions, or if his or her prize, prize notification, or other sweepstakes-related correspondence is faulty, rejected, or returned as undeliverable, that Winner may be disqualified without notification and an alternate Winner, or runner up, may be selected at Sponsor’s discretion. Only three (3) alternate Winners will be contacted, after which a prize will remain un-awarded. A potential Winner (or any alternate potential winner if one must be selected) is not official and will not be confirmed until he/she has completed, signed and returned any documentation which may be required by Sponsor, including, but not limited to, a notarized Affidavit of Eligibility, release of liability, publicity release form, and a completed IRS W-9 form (the “Sweepstakes Documents”), and the eligibility of the potential winner has been verified. If a Winner fails to sign and return the aforementioned required documents or provide any other requested information within the required time period including a valid mailing address (P.O. Boxes not permitted), the potential Winner forfeits his/her prize. Sweepstakes submissions are subject to validation. By taking part in this Sweepstakes you agree to be bound by these rules and all decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding on all aspects of the Sweepstakes.
 

 PRIZES/ODDS: Five (5) Prizes: Scrabble board game (ARV: $12 per prize) (TOTAL ARV of all Prizes: $60). Odds of winning depend upon the number of Eligible Entries. 

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6. PRIZE RESTRICTIONS: Prizes are non transferable. All income and other taxes are the sole responsibility of the Winner. No assignment, transfer, conversion to cash or cash redemption or substitution of any Prize or any portion of the Prize is permitted, except Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Prize or any of its components with a prize of comparable or greater value should the Prize or any of its components become unavailable or for any other reason needs to be exchanged. Prize is solely for personal use and may not be used in conjunction with any other promotion. All Prize details are at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Limit one prize per household.

 

 GENERAL CONDITIONS/INDEMNIFICATION: By participating in this Sweepstakes and/or by accepting any Sweepstakes prize that you may be awarded, you agree that Sponsor and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, units and divisions; and their advertising and promotional agencies and prize suppliers; each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees; and each of these companies’ and individuals’ respective successors, representatives and assigns (collectively, the &#8220;Released Entities&#8221;) shall not be liable for any and all actions, claims, including any third-party claims, injury, loss or damage arising in any manner, directly or indirectly, arising from or relating to this Sweepstakes, including entry and participation in this Sweepstakes, or the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prize. By participating in the Sweepstakes and/or accepting any prize that you may be awarded, you agree to fully indemnify each Released Entity from any and all such claims by third parties without limitation. Entrants authorize the Sponsor and its agents to use their name, voice, likeness, biographical data, city and state of residence and entry materials in programming or promotional material, worldwide in perpetuity, or on a winner&#8217;s list, if applicable, without further compensation unless prohibited by law. Sponsor is not obligated to use any of the above mentioned information or materials, but may do so and may edit such information or materials, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, without further obligation or compensation. The Released Entities shall not be liable for: (i) late, lost, delayed, stolen, misdirected, postage-due, incomplete, unreadable, inaccurate, garbled or unintelligible entries, communications or submissions, regardless of the method of transmission; (ii) telephone system, telephone or computer hardware, software or other technical or computer malfunctions, lost connections, disconnections, delays or transmission errors; (iii) data corruption, theft, destruction, unauthorized access to or alteration of entry or other materials; (iv) any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by your participation in this sweepstakes or resulting from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of a prize; and (v) any printing, typographical, administrative or technological errors in any materials associated with the Sweepstakes. Released Entities disclaim any liability for damage to any phone, computer or other electronic device resulting from participating in, or accessing or downloading information in connection with this Sweepstakes should a virus, bug, computer or phone problem, unauthorized intervention or any other causes beyond Sponsor&#8217;s control, corrupt the administration, security or proper play of the Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to modify, cancel, suspend or terminate the Sweepstakes in its entirety or any affected portion thereof. In the event the Sponsor is prevented from awarding prizes or continuing with the Sweepstakes as contemplated herein by any event beyond its control, including but not limited to fire, flood, natural or man-made epidemic of health of other means, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, terrorist threat or activity, war (declared or undeclared) or any federal state or local government law, order, or regulation, public health crisis (e.g. SARS), order of any court or jurisdiction, or other cause not reasonably within Sponsor’s control (each a “Force Majeure” event or occurrence), then subject to any governmental approval which may be required, Sponsor shall have the right to modify, suspend, cancel or terminate the Sweepstakes in its entirety or any affected portion thereof. If the Sweepstakes or a particular portion thereof is canceled or terminated before the designated Sweepstakes Period end date for any reason, Sponsor may (if possible) select the winners in a random drawing from all non-suspect Eligible Entries received as of the date of the event giving rise to the termination. Inclusion in such drawing shall be each Entrant’s sole and exclusive remedy under such circumstances. Only the type and quantity of prizes described in these Official Rules will be awarded. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. Sponsor may prohibit you from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines you are attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception, or any other unfair playing practices of intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other participants or Sponsor representatives.

 
CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE SWEEPSTAKES WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHALL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES) TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
 

 PRIVACY: All information submitted by Entrants is subject to and will be treated in a manner consistent with the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy accessible at https://scopely.com/privacy/. By participating in this sweepstakes, entrants hereby agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that they have read and accepted the Privacy Policy.

 
For Canadian Entrants: Any information provided by Canadian residents will be used solely to administer the Sweepstakes.
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 ARBITRATION: Except where prohibited by law, as a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, you agree that (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, and not as a participant in any class action, and exclusively by final and binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association and held at the AAA regional office nearest Culver City, CA 90232, USA; (2) the (US) Federal Arbitration Act shall govern the interpretation, enforcement and all proceedings at such arbitration; and (3) judgment upon such arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Under no circumstances will you be permitted to obtain awards for, and you hereby waive all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys&#8217; fees, other than entrant&#8217;s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., costs directly attributable to participating in this Sweepstakes), and you further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.

 

 GOVERNING LAW: All U.S. federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the Entrant and Released Entities in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with California (USA) law without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of laws.

 

 SPONSOR: This Sweepstakes is sponsored by Scopely Inc., 3530 Hayden Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232. This Sweepstakes is not sponsored by Hasbro.  Use of Hasbro’s name and any associated marks is with permission.

 

 WINNERS’ LIST:  To request a copy of the Winners’ List send an email to scrabblego@scopely.com with the subject line PlayScrabble.com Sweepstakes Winners,” by Monday, February 28th 2022. 

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Is Scrabble your favorite game, but only occasionally? Are you a competitive player looking to expand your already impressive vocabulary? Could it be that you just need a few six-letter words to solve a word puzzle? With the <a href="https://playscrabble.com/word-finder">Official Scrabble Word Finder</a>, you&#8217;ll never have a problem solving those online match-ups that always end too close for comfort! This Scrabble solving tool is so easy and straightforward that it feels like you&#8217;re doing something wrong! Simply type your letters in The Official Scrabble Word Finder and you’ll be provided with all the possible words you can make from the tiles you have in play. Or, you can make the smarter move and save the words for later use. You’re the future NASPA champion after all&#8211;you’ll know what strategy is best.  
<h4>At A Loss For Words? We’ll Take Care of That…With Our Scrabble Word Finder…</h4>
In addition to being a classic family-friendly and competition-level board game, Scrabble is THE ultimate brain puzzle.  Millions of people have enjoyed Scrabble throughout generations&#8211;it requires all of your skill, strategy, and sheer talent in order to win.  This is why The Official Scrabble Word Finder is so darn handy! But, before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s get a quick refresher on the rules&#8230; You’ll have a 15 x 15 tiled board and 100 letter tiles consisting of consonants and vowels. You have to: have at least two players, play a word, total the score for the word, then draw tiles to replace the letters you played. Which words can you play? Those approved in the Official Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The Goal: To have the most points with no more tiles left in the bag.  
<h4>It’s Your Turn To Have The Final Word</h4>
When polled, the #1 thing Scrabble players said they were most surprised was how challenging it is to not only FORM the words but CONNECT the letters. It’s understandable. Scrabble is as much a math game as it is a word game, after all. Even veteran players still have trouble finding the right combination of letters at just the right time and, unfortunately, a lot of great games have been lost because of that SPLIT SECOND of racking your brain to find the right words. The good news? You don’t need to be a human word generator because The Official Scrabble Word Finder is your very own online letter solver! That means:   No more losing games because you took that extra second to think of the word that could’ve won it all. No more underestimating or overestimating the point value of your words No more puzzling episodes about all the possible scrambles of the letters in your hand  All because The Official Scrabble Word Finder makes all of those concerns obsolete!
<h4>Take All of The Advantages and Rack Em’ Up</h4>
We all know Scrabble is fun, but what are some other benefits you ask?
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Spelling and vocabulary improvements: At its core, Scrabble encourages the discovery and memorization of a VAST number of words in the English language. Because of this, many educators suggest that parents play Scrabble with their kids, especially if they’re experiencing trouble with spelling. </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Enhances math skills: Scramble improves both the English and math skills of the kids. Every letter tile in the game carries a specific value, so each moves requires a significant degree of computational analysis. In short, playing Scrabble not only encourages word comprehension and vocabulary BUT ALSO your mathematics skills&#8211;this game has so many benefits!!</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Scramble lets your kids develop their creative side by combining letters into new words: It encourages non-linear, critical thinking skills by forcing your kid to think of new words other than what’s already on the board., so as to score better than the other players. Additionally, some kids make good use of their tiles by making new words in particular areas of the board to gain more points.</li>
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Is Scrabble your favorite game, but only occasionally? Are you a competitive player looking to expand your already impressive vocabulary? Could it be that you just need a few six-letter words to solve a word puzzle? With the Official Scrabble Word Finder, you&#8217;ll never have a problem solving those online match-ups that always end too close for comfort! This Scrabble solving tool is so easy and straightforward that it feels like you&#8217;re doing something wrong! Simply type your letters in The Official Scrabble Word Finder and you’ll be provided with all the possible words you can make from the tiles you have in play. Or, you can make the smarter move and save the words for later use. You’re the future NASPA champion after all&#8211;you’ll know what strategy is best.  
At A Loss For Words? We’ll Take Care of That…With Our Scrabble Word Finder…
In addition to being a classic family-friendly and competition-level board game, Scrabble is THE ultimate brain puzzle.  Millions of people have enjoyed Scrabble throughout generations&#8211;it requires all of your skill, strategy, and sheer talent in order to win.  This is why The Official Scrabble Word Finder is so darn handy! But, before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s get a quick refresher on the rules&#8230; You’ll have a 15 x 15 tiled board and 100 letter tiles consisting of consonants and vowels. You have to: have at least two players, play a word, total the score for the word, then draw tiles to replace the letters you played. Which words can you play? Those approved in the Official Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The Goal: To have the most points with no more tiles left in the bag.  
It’s Your Turn To Have The Final Word
When polled, the #1 thing Scrabble players said they were most surprised was how challenging it is to not only FORM the words but CONNECT the letters. It’s understandable. Scrabble is as much a math game as it is a word game, after all. Even veteran players still have trouble finding the right combination of letters at just the right time and, unfortunately, a lot of great games have been lost because of that SPLIT SECOND of racking your brain to find the right words. The good news? You don’t need to be a human word generator because The Official Scrabble Word Finder is your very own online letter solver! That means:   No more losing games because you took that extra second to think of the word that could’ve won it all. No more underestimating or overestimating the point value of your words No more puzzling episodes about all the possible scrambles of the letters in your hand  All because The Official Scrabble Word Finder makes all of those concerns obsolete!
Take All of The Advantages and Rack Em’ Up
We all know Scrabble is fun, but what are some other benefits you ask?

Spelling and vocabulary improvements: At its core, Scrabble encourages the discovery and memorization of a VAST number of words in the English language. Because of this, many educators suggest that parents play Scrabble with their kids, especially if they’re experiencing trouble with spelling. 
Enhances math skills: Scramble improves both the English and math skills of the kids. Every letter tile in the game carries a specific value, so each moves requires a significant degree of computational analysis. In short, playing Scrabble not only encourages word comprehension and vocabulary BUT ALSO your mathematics skills&#8211;this game has so many benefits!!
Scramble lets your kids develop their creative side by combining letters into new words: It encourages non-linear, critical thinking skills by forcing your kid to think of new words other than what’s already on the board., so as to score better than the other players. Additionally, some kids make good use of their tiles by making new words in particular areas of the board to gain more points.

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