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Every word counts! The most comprehensive Scrabble Dictionary ever. This new title is the perfect reference for all players and includes an exhaustive list of every valid word playable in Scrabble and an invaluable supplement with advice and guidance for better play. Collins Ultimate Scrabble Word List includes a comprehensive dictionary with short definitions of all playable words of two to nine letters in length, as well as a full list of playable words of ten to fifteen letters in length. It also contains a new supplement offering advice and guidance for better play and information about the history and rules of the game. Collins Ultimate Scrabble Word List provides quick and easy access to all the most useful words in Scrabble, making words easier to remember and adding interest to most social games, whether you're a beginner or a veteran! With succinct and practical definitions for every word of between two and nine letters, players can check meanings of words without having to consult a secondary dictionary. Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players, from keen, regular players to families playing with children. SCRABBLE(R) is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.A(c) 2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
This book is huge! According to the introduction, it contains 268,000 words which represent an exhaustive list of every valid play in Scrabble. Presumably this is the same as the SOWPODS word list, which contains 267,751 words and is used for tournament play outside of the USA, Canada, Thailand and Israel.
About 75% of this substantial hardback is taken up by words of between two and nine letters in length and includes short definitions. This is invaluable as I think it makes learning words that much easier when you know the definition.
The other 25% of the book is a list of words of between ten and fifteen letters in length. No definitions here but I don't mind as, according to the book, "in any Scrabble game, most words will be between two and nine letters, with longer words being formed only very rarely." As a casual Scrabble player, I think I have some way to go before I start playing 10+ letter words!
In addition to over a quarter of a million words (!), there is a fantastic bonus section called A Quick Guide to Scrabble by Barry Grossman. This section has been lifted straight from Grossman's paperback book, Scrabble: Play to Win, included here in its (almost) entirety. About 80% of that book is included here; it is worth purchasing the paperback for the missing content as it contains additional useful tips and advice. Also, the svelte paperback is easier to carry around than this monster hardback! (See my review of Play to Win for a list of contents).
Collins Ultimate Scrabble Word List is absolutely indispensable to all Scrabble enthusiasts. I intend to keep it close to hand for all my home Scrabble games where it will no doubt come in very handy to resolve any disputes. (For Scrabble games away from home, I have a slightly more portable iPhone app containing the same list of words).
In summary, this has to be the best, most comprehensive Scrabble word list around and I recommend it unreservedly. The book is well laid out and it is easy and quick to look up words. Very good price, too. If you play Scrabble, you NEED this superb book.
About 75% of this substantial hardback is taken up by words of between two and nine letters in length and includes short definitions. This is invaluable as I think it makes learning words that much easier when you know the definition.
The other 25% of the book is a list of words of between ten and fifteen letters in length. No definitions here but I don't mind as, according to the book, "in any Scrabble game, most words will be between two and nine letters, with longer words being formed only very rarely." As a casual Scrabble player, I think I have some way to go before I start playing 10+ letter words!
In addition to over a quarter of a million words (!), there is a fantastic bonus section called A Quick Guide to Scrabble by Barry Grossman. This section has been lifted straight from Grossman's paperback book, Scrabble: Play to Win, included here in its (almost) entirety. About 80% of that book is included here; it is worth purchasing the paperback for the missing content as it contains additional useful tips and advice. Also, the svelte paperback is easier to carry around than this monster hardback! (See my review of Play to Win for a list of contents).
Collins Ultimate Scrabble Word List is absolutely indispensable to all Scrabble enthusiasts. I intend to keep it close to hand for all my home Scrabble games where it will no doubt come in very handy to resolve any disputes. (For Scrabble games away from home, I have a slightly more portable iPhone app containing the same list of words).
In summary, this has to be the best, most comprehensive Scrabble word list around and I recommend it unreservedly. The book is well laid out and it is easy and quick to look up words. Very good price, too. If you play Scrabble, you NEED this superb book.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Wow what a whopper! Bought this in a hurry, did not look at the details , really intended to buy a soft back/paper back compete word list and selected the Big Daddy of all Scrabble books instead. It was intended to accompany the Travel Scrabble set bought as a Christmas gift, but the two are somewhat incompatible! But nevertheless it is a lovely, sturdy book that is nice to look through (though a little heavy to hold) and will last for years.
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I have to say that this book has improved our game no end, I cannot believe some of the words available, we have moved on from scores around 300 to games that end with both me and... Read more
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I bought this for friends who are Scrabble fanatics and were always arguing whether a word was allowed. Read more
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We find it very useful. It has list of scrabble words along with meanings - two in one. The only drawback is that it is rather heavy.
Published on 29 May 2010 by Mrs. R. Shownkeen
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