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What is the function of the 'triple-word' squares on the Scrabble board?
What is the function of the 'triple-word' squares on the Scrabble board?
How many tiles are included in a standard English-language Scrabble set?
How many tiles are included in a standard English-language Scrabble set?
Which letter in English Scrabble has the highest point value?
Which letter in English Scrabble has the highest point value?
What color scheme was changed by Hasbro for premium squares in 2008?
What color scheme was changed by Hasbro for premium squares in 2008?
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What is the value of the blank tile in Scrabble?
What is the value of the blank tile in Scrabble?
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How are the point values for lettered tiles determined in Scrabble?
How are the point values for lettered tiles determined in Scrabble?
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What is the purpose of the star marked in the center square (H8)?
What is the purpose of the star marked in the center square (H8)?
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Which of the following premium square colors is associated with 'double-letter' squares?
Which of the following premium square colors is associated with 'double-letter' squares?
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What is the term used when a player uses all seven of their tiles in one turn?
What is the term used when a player uses all seven of their tiles in one turn?
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What happens if a player passes their turn?
What happens if a player passes their turn?
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How is the score affected if a player plays a word over a Double Word Score (DWS) square?
How is the score affected if a player plays a word over a Double Word Score (DWS) square?
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If Player 1 plays the word 'INFaNCY', how many additional 2-letter words are formed?
If Player 1 plays the word 'INFaNCY', how many additional 2-letter words are formed?
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What is the maximum length of acceptable words in Scrabble according to the provided content?
What is the maximum length of acceptable words in Scrabble according to the provided content?
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What additional points does a player receive for using all seven tiles in a single turn?
What additional points does a player receive for using all seven tiles in a single turn?
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What occurs if a player plays a word using only blank tiles?
What occurs if a player plays a word using only blank tiles?
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Which of the following plays is considered a 'triple-triple'?
Which of the following plays is considered a 'triple-triple'?
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What is the largest Scrabble tournament in Europe?
What is the largest Scrabble tournament in Europe?
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Which championship is open only to players under 18 years old?
Which championship is open only to players under 18 years old?
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When was the Singapore Open Scrabble Championship first held?
When was the Singapore Open Scrabble Championship first held?
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What is the highest recorded game score under the OTCWL?
What is the highest recorded game score under the OTCWL?
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Which word list is known today as the NASPA Word List (NWL)?
Which word list is known today as the NASPA Word List (NWL)?
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What is notable about the high combined score of 1320 recorded in the OTCWL?
What is notable about the high combined score of 1320 recorded in the OTCWL?
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In which province is the Canadian Scrabble Championship held?
In which province is the Canadian Scrabble Championship held?
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Which player set a record score of 850 in the SOWPODS category?
Which player set a record score of 850 in the SOWPODS category?
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What was the highest losing score recorded in the OTCWL tournament format?
What was the highest losing score recorded in the OTCWL tournament format?
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Which combination of players achieved the highest combined score in a tournament game with no phony words played?
Which combination of players achieved the highest combined score in a tournament game with no phony words played?
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Which was the highest single play score recorded in the OTCWL format?
Which was the highest single play score recorded in the OTCWL format?
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In the SOWPODS format, what is the highest single play score ever recorded?
In the SOWPODS format, what is the highest single play score ever recorded?
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What was the highest average score achieved in a multi-day tournament using the OSPD format?
What was the highest average score achieved in a multi-day tournament using the OSPD format?
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What was the record score for the highest opening move in the OTCWL format?
What was the record score for the highest opening move in the OTCWL format?
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What is a key feature of the game Clabbers?
What is a key feature of the game Clabbers?
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Which of the following scores represents the highest tie game in the SOWPODS format?
Which of the following scores represents the highest tie game in the SOWPODS format?
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Which game is a junior version of the standard Scrabble game?
Which game is a junior version of the standard Scrabble game?
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Which word contributed to the highest possible legal score on a first turn in Scrabble?
Which word contributed to the highest possible legal score on a first turn in Scrabble?
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What is the primary layout of the Scarabeo game board?
What is the primary layout of the Scarabeo game board?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a word game influenced by Scrabble?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a word game influenced by Scrabble?
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What is a distinct feature of Tile Lock editions of Scrabble?
What is a distinct feature of Tile Lock editions of Scrabble?
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What is a common feature of travel editions of Scrabble?
What is a common feature of travel editions of Scrabble?
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Which variant of Scrabble includes a larger set of tiles?
Which variant of Scrabble includes a larger set of tiles?
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Which word game is NOT directly mentioned as similar to or influenced by Scrabble?
Which word game is NOT directly mentioned as similar to or influenced by Scrabble?
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Study Notes
Scrabble Gameplay
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Scrabble typically involves two players or teams, each using a single rack of tiles to form words on a board.
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The board contains premium squares that increase the point values of placed letters:
- Eight "triple-word" squares (dark red)
- Seventeen "double-word" squares (pale red)
- Twelve "triple-letter" squares (dark blue)
- Twenty-four "double-letter" squares (pale blue)
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The center square is marked with a star.
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Players earn a 50-point bonus for using all seven tiles in a turn, known as a "bingo" in North America and a "bonus" elsewhere.
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Scoreless turns can occur when a player passes, exchanges tiles, loses a challenge, or makes an illegal move.
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A play consisting only of blank tiles can also result in a scoreless turn, but this is extremely rare.
Scrabble Scoring
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Players score based on the point value of the letters and premium squares.
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When a play creates multiple words, each new word is scored separately.
Scrabble Tiles & Point Values
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The English-language Scrabble set contains 100 tiles: 98 lettered tiles with point values ranging from 1 to 10, and two blank tiles with no point value.
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Letter point values are based on frequency in standard English, with vowels worth one point and less common letters, like Q and Z, worth ten points.
Scrabble Rules
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Players can form words of two to fifteen letters on the board, using any of the letters in the standard Scrabble set.
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Words must be found in an approved dictionary for play.
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Blank tiles can be used to represent any letter, but once placed, the choice is fixed.
Scrabble Tournaments
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The UK Open: held annually in Coventry, England.
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The World Youth Scrabble Championships: held annually since 2006.
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The National School Scrabble Championship: open to North American students.
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The Canadian Scrabble Championship: an invitation-only event for the top 50 Canadian players.
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The Singapore Open Scrabble Championship: an international championship held annually since 1997.
Scrabble Records
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Highest game (OTCWL) 830 by Michael Cresta (Mass.) in a Lexington (Mass.) club game on October 12, 2006.
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Highest combined score (OTCWL) 1320 (830-490) by Michael Cresta and Wayne Yorra, in a Lexington, Mass., club game in 2006.
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Highest combined score (SOWPODS) 1210 (721-489) by Edward Okulicz (Australia) and Michael McKenna (Australia) at the 2013 Janboree in NSW.
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Highest opening move score (OTCWL) 126 by Jesse Inman (S.C.) at the National Scrabble Championship in 2008.
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Highest opening move score (SOWPODS) 124 by Sam Kantimathi (1993).
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Highest single play (OTCWL) 365 by Michael Cresta (Mass.) in 2006.
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Highest single play (SOWPODS) 392 by Karl Khoshnaw.
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Highest average score, multi-day tournament (OSPD) 503 by James Leong (Sask.) over 12 rounds at Brandon, Man., 2015.
Scrabble Game Formats
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Traditional Scrabble sets include wooden tiles.
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Tile Lock editions feature smaller, plastic tiles held in place by plastic posts with standard Scrabble tiles.
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Travel editions include features to prevent tiles from moving, such as pegboards, recessed tile holders, and magnetic tiles.
Scrabble Variations
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Scarabeo is a popular variant in Italy, featuring a 17x17 grid and different rules.
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Clabbers allows anagrams of allowable words, for example, EEAIORT would be allowed.
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Junior Scrabble is a simpler version with altered tile frequency distributions compared to the standard game.
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Other similar or inspired word games include:
- Bananagrams, Boggle, Dabble, Nab-It!,
- Perquackey, Puzzlage, Quiddler, Scribbage,
- Tapple, and Upwords.
Scrabble’s Impact
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Scrabble has been marketed in numerous gameboard formats appealing to various user groups.
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The game's popularity has led to the development of variations and similar word games.
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Scrabble continues to be enjoyed by its devoted players around the world.
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Test your knowledge of Scrabble gameplay and scoring rules. This quiz covers everything from premium squares to scoring techniques, including bonuses and penalties. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, see how well you know the ins and outs of Scrabble.
