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Scrabble

Classic word-building game combining vocabulary and strategy with tile placement on a crossword-style board.

1948
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Scrabble is a 1948 board game for 2 to 4 players, ages 8 and up. A typical game runs 50 to 90 minutes and plays at medium complexity. It was designed by Alfred Mosher Butts and published by Selchow and Righter.

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Scrabble is a classic word game where players use letter tiles to create interlocking words on a game board, scoring points based on letter values and board multipliers. It challenges players' vocabulary and strategic placement skills as they compete to maximize their points while blocking opponents. The game has remained popular worldwide due to its simple rules but deep strategic possibilities.

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Alfred Mosher Butts

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