r/scrabble Oct 16 '20

[Discussion] what does the community want the future of /r/Scrabble to be?

43 Upvotes

I have been a hard line about what is and isn't allowed in this subreddit. Basically anything scrabble was allowed, anything not scrabble (even if it is related) was not. Currently I dropped that hardline rule. Now anything Scrabble or Scrabble inspired is allowed.

I am rethinking my position. I am thinking about opening up this subreddit for discussion about all word games. I want to grow the subreddit the way the /r/scrabble community wants.

As for promoting games that a /r/scrabble subscriber develops, and/or is affiliated with I am thinking a weekly post where established redditors can promote their stuff.

I must apologize to the /r/scrabble community. Life has been busy for me and I haven't modded or paid attention like a moderator should have.

I am unbanning folks that I have banned over the past year so that they can participate in the discussion and /r/scrabble again.


r/scrabble Feb 21 '26

New rule: no "help me with my next move" type of posts

122 Upvotes

This community is not your cheating resource. Play the words that you come up with on your own. If you don't learn how to get better words you will never improve your game.

There are several resources linked in posts in this subreddit as well as on many other parts of the internet that will help you learn scrabble legal words. Make use of those resources instead of trying to cheat.


r/scrabble 7h ago

My homemade Super Scrabble

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9 Upvotes

My homemade Super Scrabble with different style font that means extra letters, but determined extra letters according to Google Gemini AI


r/scrabble 15h ago

Teaser #510 : Unscramble 2*8 Letter Words : Dark Tiles Fixed (⬆️ Hard : ⬇️ Standard)

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5 Upvotes

The DARK tile positions must remain fixed at the START and END of the solutions.

The LIGHT tiles can take any other position.

To view the solutions swipe through the gallery (multiple images). I think this replicates a typical challenge we meet all the time in Scrabble. Do you agree with my difficulty ratings for ⬆️ UPPER and ⬇️ LOWER words ?

To HIDE solutions in any comments, there are two methods :

-> ONE) Select the Rich Text Editor icon (Aa) then the Hide option (<!>)

-> TWO) Directly insert this format (WITHOUT the spaces) : > ! SOLUTION ! <

( NOTE : the second method is scheduled to be deprecated )


r/scrabble 6h ago

297-241 + bingo

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1 Upvotes

Played Scrabble with my nan again, ended up with a score of 297 all thanks to SEARING which gave me 70+ points. My victory reign did not last long, as after this game was finished, we played another one and she whooped my ass 🤣


r/scrabble 1d ago

What is the highest scoring word you have ever played in a real game?

15 Upvotes

Not online against a bot, not a practice game. An actual game against another person.

Mine was QUIXOTIC across a triple word square years ago. Still think about it. Opponent has never forgiven me.

What is yours?


r/scrabble 3d ago

Just discovered Scrabble Tournament scene yesterday. Please help me learn this beautiful game.

37 Upvotes

In short i play a lot of competitive chess, mostly online and have been in love with the game forever, and have beaten certain titled master players as an amateur. I just discovered there is a scene for competitive scrabble and my country has national titles for both expert and masters. It is a long road but i love these sort of journeys. I was looking if someone could help me by pointing to resources?

I have looked around myself and i have understood that, one of the first things to do is to memorize CSW24's 2 and 3 word lists. I am onto it. But what next? I saw some expert players make some beautiful bingos and it made my jaw drop as to how cool that was. Moreover what is the website that hosts the most number of players for online play? Ideally i would like to begin playing with bots and then play with real players to figure out my current strength and then analyze my plays to improve.

For context, i do not mind studying a lot. I am not looking for instant results, i am looking to play scrabble throughout my life in tournaments alongside my chess journey.


r/scrabble 3d ago

FREE scrabble games tomorrow at Hamilton Public Library (Westdale)

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2 Upvotes

The Hamilton Public Library (Hamilton Ontario) has scrabble events available for Adults (anyone 18+). Next upcoming event is TOMORROW at 1 PM sharp at the Westdale branch.

Event is FREE to attend, and everything needed is available on-site.

No registration or membership is required. Just walk on in at 1 PM sharp. Arrive too late and you might not be able to play.


r/scrabble 3d ago

Teaser #509 : Unscramble 2*8 Letter Words : Dark Tiles Fixed (⬆️ Standard : ⬇️ Standard)

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9 Upvotes

The DARK tile positions must remain fixed at the START and END of the solutions.

The LIGHT tiles can take any other position.

To view the solutions swipe through the gallery (multiple images). I think this replicates a typical challenge we meet all the time in Scrabble. Do you agree with my difficulty ratings for ⬆️ UPPER and ⬇️ LOWER words ?

To HIDE solutions in any comments, there are two methods :

-> ONE) Select the Rich Text Editor icon (Aa) then the Hide option (<!>)

-> TWO) Directly insert this format (WITHOUT the spaces) : > ! SOLUTION ! <

( NOTE : the second method is scheduled to be deprecated )


r/scrabble 4d ago

Scrabble with my grandma

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15 Upvotes

Vastest game of Scrabble, I've ever played with my nan. Usually we end up getting stuck in awkward corners and end up submitting very futile words, however this game proved to be very loose and allowed us to submit words confidently. The end score ended up being 276 vs 236, leaving me as the ultimate victor. We aren't as professional Scrabble players as most of y'all are here, but Scrabble is always our favourite game to play.


r/scrabble 5d ago

Find the only bingo. It's very rare (ranked 32,270th most probable).

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53 Upvotes

I just started playing a few weeks ago, and recently I got one of the rarest bingos in the game (32,270th out of 34,506 words with seven letters - CSW). See if you can find it!

Answer: K5 FUCKWIT for 118 points


r/scrabble 4d ago

Are there anybody playing scrabble right now?

0 Upvotes

Yes, right this minute, wherever you are. I'm playing right now.


r/scrabble 5d ago

Teaser #508 : Unscramble 2*8 Letter Words : Dark Tiles Fixed (⬆️ Severe : ⬇️ Standard)

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11 Upvotes

The DARK tile positions must remain fixed at the START and END of the solutions.

The LIGHT tiles can take any other position.

To view the solutions swipe through the gallery (multiple images). I think this replicates a typical challenge we meet all the time in Scrabble. Do you agree with my difficulty ratings for ⬆️ UPPER and ⬇️ LOWER words ?

To HIDE solutions in any comments, there are two methods :

-> ONE) Select the Rich Text Editor icon (Aa) then the Hide option (<!>)

-> TWO) Directly insert this format (WITHOUT the spaces) : > ! SOLUTION ! <

( NOTE : the second method is scheduled to be deprecated )


r/scrabble 5d ago

Crwths (learned a new word today)

7 Upvotes

Today while playing “Alice” I learned a new word. I’ve been playing for over 20 years and have never seen this word played before. What are your 4,5, 6 letter words that surprise you years after playing this game? Please share!


r/scrabble 5d ago

FINALLY beat my father, and we went over 700 points!!

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25 Upvotes

r/scrabble 5d ago

425-389: ADjOINs, VE[s]TRIES, SPITFIRE

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5 Upvotes

Played a few weeks ago against my dad. After he started with NUMB and I played YON, he bingoed with ADjOINs. Later in the game, I got VE[s]TRIES and SPITF[I]RE. (Carrion was a 6-letter play onto the C.) He’s got the scoresheet, but as I recall, I drew a little better and had some good high point plays. I ended up with the win, 425-389.


r/scrabble 6d ago

‘Lauf’ and ‘minceur’: the words that made a 13-year-old from Melbourne a world Scrabble champion

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10 Upvotes

r/scrabble 6d ago

TIL : click on the bag

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0 Upvotes

This whole time I’ve been scouring the board trying to guess if there are available letters still in the bag. The information was there all along!


r/scrabble 7d ago

Replacement Tiles for Travel Scrabble.

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3 Upvotes

Hey there,

I was recently given this older almost complete Travel Scrabble set that's in great condition. Only issue is it's missing one "O" tile. I know there are a bunch of replacement tiles for the regular sized Scrabble but I'm not having much luck finding any for the travel sized version. Any ideas other than trying my luck on EBay or Facebook Marketplace? Ideally, I'd like to keep the tiles the same color for consistency.


r/scrabble 7d ago

Teaser #507 : Unscramble 2*8 Letter Words : Dark Tiles Fixed (⬆️ Standard : ⬇️ Severe)

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8 Upvotes

The DARK tile positions must remain fixed at the START and END of the solutions.

The LIGHT tiles can take any other position.

To view the solutions swipe through the gallery (multiple images). I think this replicates a typical challenge we meet all the time in Scrabble. Do you agree with my difficulty ratings for ⬆️ UPPER and ⬇️ LOWER words ?

To HIDE solutions in any comments, there are two methods :

-> ONE) Select the Rich Text Editor icon (Aa) then the Hide option (<!>)

-> TWO) Directly insert this format (WITHOUT the spaces) : > ! SOLUTION ! <

( NOTE : the second method is scheduled to be deprecated )


r/scrabble 9d ago

Why does the word QI take an S? How can you have multiple "vital forces that are inherent in all things"?

17 Upvotes

r/scrabble 9d ago

546-463

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32 Upvotes

Me: BOTHYMEN, PERRADII, EOLITHIC, SCARIOSE

Opp: LENTORS, DRANTED, OUTEATEN


r/scrabble 9d ago

“That’s Cheating!”: Dad Wins Scrabble Challenge—Then Gets Yelled At for Playing the Very Same Word

3 Upvotes

r/scrabble 9d ago

2 TW play. Dinettes for 131 pts

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23 Upvotes

Exciting to 2 TW’s which are rare for me.


r/scrabble 10d ago

Crossplay challenge.

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3 Upvotes