Dear Scrabble Addicts...
CSW12 was unleashed in Kampala ironically on 31st December. I threw away the privilege of being the first to write a new word, playing TIEN* as I cock...read more
High on Scrabble
The full game, with Weibin’s commentary, can be played move-by-move at this link. 850-259. That was the final scoreline for my fifth round...read more
So who's the second-best Scrabble player in the world?
At the time of writing he happens to be top of the international ratings, but that's incidental. Even if he wasn't, few would argue that he's out on h...read more
A star is born
It has been about five years since I was formally introduced to this wonderful game. Looking at my parents play each other in the living room, it was ...read more
Happy New Year
This ‘issue’ contains features from the World Youth Champion, the World Championship runner-up, the World’s best tournament organise...read more
Hello and hooray for Scrabble Matters!
I am a great lover of words too and although I'm not one of those Scrabble players that knows all the two letter words off by heart,it's still a game ...read more
A lady of letters
I enjoyed shouting at the tele whenever Countdown came on and used to have Scrabble battles with my husband in those quiet and peaceful evenings befor...read more
New Additions
There are nearly 3000 additions in the latest Collins Scrabble Words – these will be allowed in tournament play from 1 January 2012. Here’...read more
A warm welcome
I’m delighted to say our first issue includes articles from luminaries ranging from Presidents to Chairmen to Celebrities – the first piec...read more
Word Wars in Warsaw
The World Championship was held at the Warsaw Hilton and brought together 106 players from over 40 countries, including 7 previous World Champions, pl...read more
New book from Collins and Mark Nyman
Link to book ...read more
It’s ten o’clock at night, the kids have finally pretended to go to sleep and supper has worked its way through the top half of your gut. So what do you fancy? Sex, sleep or Scrabble? Tuesday, 12. June 2012
If you knew susie...Scrabble and I have a love-hate relationship. I love it, it hates me.
Monday, 16. January 2012
Hello and hooray for Scrabble Matters!I have been a big Scrabble fan ever since my mum and dad forced me and my brothers to play it as kids, although it didn't take long for us to love it.
Wednesday, 07. December 2011
When WESPA formed in 2005, I volunteered because I was concerned that Scrabble was “dying out” in some parts of the world
Monday, 16. January 2012
A star is bornMy journey in Scrabble from the living room to the world arena.
Monday, 16. January 2012 To TV or not to TV
As I write this, I am about to have a meeting with the Heads of Entertainment and Programme Development at BBC Manchester.
Tuesday, 06. December 2011 Youth Matters
Youth Scrabble in the UK needs addressing – we are a long way behind South East Asia in getting up and running.
Tuesday, 06. December 2011
2012 sees the introduction of nearly 3000 new words allowed in Scrabble...
Monday, 16. January 2012 New Additions
There are nearly 3000 additions in the latest Collins Scrabble Words – these will be allowed in tournament play from 1 January 2012.
Tuesday, 06. December 2011
I have the privilege of occasionally playing Scrabble with an internationally acclaimed player.
Thursday, 29. March 2012
A lady of lettersI've always been a bit of a fan of word games and juggling with letters always came very naturally.
Tuesday, 06. December 2011
Mark has asked me about how I started playing and to talk about my recent victory at the Northern Ireland Championships.
Thursday, 29. March 2012
More tales from down under!Mark asked me for an overview of my 2011 WSC. I turned up in Warsaw having eased my jetlag over three pleasant days in Helsinki, somewhat ready for my tenth campaign but not having any major expectations.
Monday, 16. January 2012 Causeway diary
Twenty five years ago I used to stay up late at night with my Grandma playing Scrabble.
Monday, 16. January 2012
Scrabble and meI started playing Scrabble as a child. I do not remember what age I was but by the age of fourteen or fifteen I was quite in to it.
Monday, 16. January 2012 National Scrabble Championship (UK)
It was not until I extended EXO to FLEXO for 45 points that I dared believe that I had won the National Scrabble Championship.
Tuesday, 06. December 2011
A 1-day tournament is the best way to ease yourself into competitive Scrabble...
Monday, 16. January 2012 The international scene
My first taste of international Scrabble came in Reno, Nevada in 1989 at the North American Championships.
Tuesday, 06. December 2011 UK Calendar
There is a tournament to be played nearly every weekend in the UK. A full calendar and online entry forms can be found on www.absp.org.uk - here’s a diary of the main events:
Tuesday, 06. December 2011
When seen through the medium of Scrabble, the English language is an unfamiliar and fascinating place.
Wednesday, 13. June 2012 Confessions of a Scrabaholic
The following seven signs of addiction are from a Huffington Post special feature on Addiction and Recovery.
Tuesday, 12. June 2012 What Does it All Mean?
I used to work for a dictionary publisher. A major one. One of my former privileges was telling journalists the definitions of new words added to Official Scrabble Words. (And some old words too; journos never get tired of asking what aa means.)
Tuesday, 12. June 2012 Dear Scrabble Addicts...
2012 ended for me the way it began: with me playing the Beloved Sport.
Thursday, 29. March 2012 Scrabble is a fickle mistress
Many people (including me) have a love-hate relationship with the game. But it’s just not possible to get it out of the blood.
Monday, 23. January 2012