   Let's play SCRABBLE
  In the spirit of the "Let's play silent storm" thread, but more 56K friendly, I propose we have a game of scrabble. I don't even know how to upload images, so I'll need some help here. I volunteer to draw the tiles, playing standard "Duplicate Scrabble" rules so we can have lots of players. Basically, 7 tiles are drawn (first 15 racks must have 2 vowels and 2 consonants), everyone competes for the highest scoring move. Everyone scores their own score but the highest value word is placed on the board. I'll limit entries to 1 per day per person, PM me with your words. I'll only post my score, not the word (to keep things fair) and have one try per day. Scores and winning word posted each day. All words must state grid reference (H8 is the middle square) and whether they go across or down.Here's the first rack:FARMAEX - letters4113118 - pointsI've got a word worth 38 points (remember, it's a double word score first go and I also used a double letter score).I'll draw one rack a day at midnight UK time, if I am online. I'll keep a running score too. All words in my dictionary count (Collins Concise 3rd edition 1992 - even foreign words if they're not italicised, so US spellings count too) unless a good argument is made for a valid word (i.e. newer and not in dict, but widely known). Note: LOL is not a legal word!Who's in?   
  A-frame.   ;  Hyphenated words aren't allowed!Good effort though.I'm a bit dubious about my word though... I'll open it up to a stewards enquiry before I draw the next rack if it is the winning word.If you reveal the word everyone else gets to know what to beat... that's why I suggested PMing me.Bring it on!   ;  Exam or fax, depending on wether the X lands on bonus points.  Edit: Frame would be better at 28.  And I get to keep the X.[Edited by - jfclavette on May 22, 2006 7:41:32 PM];Quote:Original post by Paradigm ShifterHyphenated words aren't allowed!It's in the dictionary. Therefore it's a valid word.I suggest using an online dictionary. Then everyone can see exactly whats a recognised word and/or spelling variation. And it's more fun without the PMs [grin]   ;  You need a 5 letter word to get a double letter score on the first go...EXAM would be worth 26 wherever it was placed. FAX is 26 too.Checking the rules... it doesn't say what happens if two different words win a round with the same score... so I'm going to say alphabetical order wins and that's what is placed on the virtual board for the next turn. I am the law! Unless anyone has a better suggestion or knows the proper rules!   ;  I don't mind whether you PM me or not. The winning word will be placed on the board when the next rack is drawn (tomorrow). No duplicates are allowed except via PM then, so it's first come first served.From my scrabble rules:"Any words listed in a standard english dictionary are permitted except those only spelt with an initial capital letter, abbreviations, prefixes and suffixes and words requiring apostrophes and HYPHENS". So a-frame is not allowed I'm afraid.If anyone has a list of official scrabble words they can act as the arbitrator if they volunteer.   ;  Current scores:Me: 38 (pending steward's enquiry)jfclavette: 26 (must specify exact word and placement if this wins round)OrangyTang: Denied! But feel free to have another go until you get a legal word   ;Quote:Original post by Paradigm ShifterCurrent scores:Me: 38 (pending steward's enquiry)What's your word? I think it is better if everyone posts their word. And you don't need a word-checker, just look online. Only if there is a disagree ment and someone challenges the validity of the word, do you need an officail dictonary.(Which I happen to have a copy of...)Oh, and Imageshack can upload pictures if you need to.[Edited by - Servant of the Lord on May 22, 2006 9:06:33 PM];  I got redirected to the Collins site when searching for Official Scrabble Words on Google. The bad news is, "FAXER" (one who faxes in my eyes) wasn't listed. Is it in the Official book? I'm not too hopeful. I'm going to have to go for "MAX" then, since frame has already gone. That's only worth 24 points.Current best word (which will be placed as if everyone played it next rack): FRAME (F double letter, double word score = 28 points) say across from H4.Current leader board:FRAME 28 (left over: A(1) X(8))EXAM 26FAX 26MAX 24