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Scrabble Thief

He comes in at night to mess with your game. He jams and he crams and kicks with his stick. He doesn't care, he is the Scrabble thief. So watch your board or he will strike.
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Emergency Word Service

We put up our Emergency Word Service website in case there is trouble with our website. Emergency Word Service will be running 24 7 providing the same great Scrabble cheat word service as your used to. It is fast and has less options but is meant for emergency uses but has 99% of the functionality in case of emergencies.

Scrabble Mastery Guide

Our Scrabble Mastery Guide will quickly get you up and running as a Scrabble player. It is a greate start for new players. With bingos being worth 50 points these words are worth memorizing. Brought to you buy us at Scrabble Cheat.

Scrabble Rules and Tips and Tricks

Our new page on Scrabble Rules and a Scrabble Tips and Tricks page. We also updated our other pages,

Crossword Puzzles

Easy Crossword Puzzle We plan to do more crossword puzzles. Some will be easy and some medium difficulty. They should all be fun!
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Check out Baby Girl Names and Check out Baby Boy Names and the games section Baby Games. Website to find your babies name being a baby name finder. Welcome to all the new babies.
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Unscramble Letter Combinations

The Science of Letter Combinations: Why Some Words Are Easier to Unscramble
English words follow statistical laws. Certain letters occur together more frequently than others and some combinations never pair. Understanding this makes word unscrambling much easier.

High-Frequency Letter Pairings
Examples of common digraphs: TH, ER, ON, AN, ST, EN.
These appear in a large percentage of English words and are anchor points when rearranging letters.

Low-Frequency Combinations
Letter pairs that rarely occur include: V + B, Q + G, Z + T, H + H.
If these appear in scrambled input you are probably out of luck at making a good word.

Vowel Distribution Rules
Most English words require at least one vowel. Longer words typically have a vowel every 2–3 letters. If a scrambled set contains only one vowel you will be stuck forming short words.

The Probability of Endings
Common endings include: -ING, -ED, -ER, -LY, -EST.
Unscrambling becomes easier when you identify possible endings first.

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Top Scrabble Cheat Websites 2025

Top Scrabble Cheat Websites 2025

Each year we look at the top Scrabble Cheat websites and for 2025 we have the top 7. We take many attributes in mind and compile them into our list. This years list is below.

Top Scrabble Cheat Websites 2025

Unscramble.com super-sized Dictionary

Unscramble Dictionary is the newest dictionary on the web. It is also the biggest, most complete, super-sized dictionary online.
Forget "big." Unscramble.com is gigantic. This super-sized word database packs more entries than any of dictionary. If you can spell it we got it. The other dictionaries can cry all they want. A new day is dawning with the Unscramble Dictionary.

2026 Scrabble Players Championship (SPC)

The 2026 Scrabble Players Championship Heads to Cedar Rapids Big news for competitive word game fans. The 2026 Scrabble Players Championship is officially heading to Cedar Rapids Iowa. This year the event will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids from Saturday July 18 through Wednesday July 22 . For players who enjoy even more tournament action an Early Bird event is set for Friday July 17 and a Late Bird closes things out on Thursday July 23.
One highlight of this venue is the spacious tournament hall inside the connected Convention Complex. It is about fifty percent larger than the room used in Maryland last summer and the carpeted floors should help keep the playing area quiet which is always a welcome detail for serious competitors.
Guests will also find plenty of comforts at the hotel. There is a fitness center an indoor swimming pool and a top floor restaurant with a view of downtown Cedar Rapids. Travel is simple as well since the DoubleTree is only fifteen minutes from the airport and provides a free shuttle for easy transportation.

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Words with Friends cheat is even more optimized now. The WWF dictionary and the speed. The Words with Friends database, dictionary of words, is 1005 accurate now. Enjoy Scrabble Cheat for Words with Friends and put the kibosh on your opponents. A scramble cheat project.

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iPhone 18 is expected to bring several major upgrades:

iPhone 18 to bring several major upgrades

-- Under-display Face ID for a clean, edge-to-edge screen.
-- Rear camera with variable aperture for better low-light and versatile photography.
-- Streamlined, refined design for a more polished look.
-- New, more powerful and efficient A20 chipset.
-- Improved AI and software features for a smarter, faster user experience.

Share files between Android and iPhone

Android and iPhone users can now share files seamlessly, starting with the Pixel 10 lineup. Quick Share now works with AirDrop, making transfers between Android and iOS simple and fast. The feature includes strong security protections and will expand to more Android devices soon. Pixel 10 users can try it today.

Apple phishing scam

A new Apple phishing scam is tricking users by piggybacking on real Apple Support tickets. Victims first get unexpected 2FA codes, then a call from someone calmly posing as Apple Support, claiming their account is under attack. After guiding the user to reset their Apple ID, the scammers send a text linking to a fake Apple-lookalike site and ask for the verification code. Once the victim enters it, the attackers use that code to break into the account. The scam works because anyone can open a legit-looking Apple support ticket in someone else’s name. To stay safe, ignore unsolicited calls or texts, never give out verification codes, double-check website links, and contact Apple directly if something feels off.

Apple foldable iFold Leaks

Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone is shaping up to be a premium, book-style device built around two OLED displays—a compact outer screen and a large 7.8-inch inner panel with a reduced crease and smooth 120 Hz performance. Leaks point to a dual 48MP rear camera system, an under-display selfie camera, and a hole-punch camera on the cover screen. Apple may skip Face ID entirely, bringing back Touch ID through the side button. The phone is rumored to use a titanium-alloy frame, a high-capacity battery, and eSIM-only connectivity, running an iPad-like multitasking interface. Price around $2,000 and limited production. I wonder if they will use Scrabble Cheat technology.

WESPAC 2025 — Now Underway

The WESPA Championship is officially underway in Ghana, and the intensity is rising as players hit the halfway point of this demanding 32-game tournament. On Sunday, the top two competitors will battle in a Best-of-Seven Finals to determine the next world Scrabble champion.

Adam Logan leads the charge for Team Canada in 3rd place at 12.5–3.5 (+846), while Team USA’s Sammy Okosagah sits in 8th place with an 11–5 (+515) record.

With 6 competitors from Canada and 17 from the United States, both teams are showcasing world-class skill. Watching these elite players makes one thing clear—competitive Scrabble is on another level. Honestly, I’d only enter an event like this if I could use Scrabble Cheat!

Follow along and cheer for your favorites:
Standings: View standings
Live Coverage: Catch every round on the Let’s Play Scrabble YouTube channel, with daily commentary starting at 4:00 AM Eastern (9:00 AM in Ghana). Matt Canik and Josh Sokol anchor the coverage, and Will Anderson joins for Sunday’s Finals.
Watch live: Let’s Play Scrabble — YouTube

Whether you're cheering for Team USA, Team Canada, or simply following along to sharpen your own skills, events like WESPAC make you appreciate how helpful tools like Scrabble Cheat can be for everyday players looking to up their game. Scrabble cheat for mobile optimizations now active.

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How to Talk to a Live IRS Agent

When I called the IRS phone number at 1-800-829-1040 all I did was get the run around from the automated AI phone system. Always ending up with trying to answer my questions itself and never transferring me to a live IRS agent. So I finally just said "personal income tax questions" when I first called and got asked what I was calling for. Then I got sent to another line of questions where I entered either 4, 5 or 6 and got through to a live IRS agent. I have detailed this in a web page to follow to get a Live IRS Agent on the phone. And now back to Scrabble cheat for Words with Friends.

Hobby link for your website

At Scrabble Cheat, we love supporting our users and their passions. If you have a fun, entertaining, or hobby-focused website, send us your link—we’ll do our best to feature as many as we can. In the past, for instance, we’ve linked to a horse enthusiast site. Any high-quality hobby website is welcome to apply. Email us at Scrabble cheat here Email us which is our email address and if you want to copy and paste it is stf@softwaretofit.com

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New Apple security feature

Apple’s iOS 26.1 adds a new feature that automatically installs background security updates. These small, silent patches fix vulnerabilities as soon as they’re released, so users no longer need to manually approve every minor update.
The change makes iPhone security faster and more proactive by reducing the time between discovering and fixing flaws. It also gives Apple an edge over Android makers that often delay updates.
To use it, go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Security Improvements and turn on automatic background security updates. Update to iOS 26.1 to get the feature and other improvements. Now we can play Scrabble cheat safer!

Scrabble Cheat Ai comparison

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Samsung Tri-fold specs

Samsung has unveiled a prototype of its upcoming tri-fold smartphone, a device that folds twice to create three connected display panels. The design uses a “G-shaped” inward fold, with both sides closing toward the center, offering greater protection to the inner screens compared with accordion-style foldables. When fully unfolded, the display reportedly measures about 9.9 to 10 inches, roughly the size of a small tablet, while the exterior cover display measures around 6.5 inches. This flexible OLED configuration allows the device to function as both a compact phone and an expansive tablet-like workspace.
Internally, the tri-fold is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor paired with 16 GB of RAM, positioning it at the high end of Samsung’s performance lineup. Early reports suggest that the camera system could mirror the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s setup, including a 200-megapixel main sensor, a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, a 10 MP telephoto lens offering roughly 3× optical zoom, and a 10 MP front-facing camera. The chassis is rumored to be built from a blend of titanium and aluminum, materials chosen for their balance of durability and lightness, critical for a device with two hinges.
The tri-fold concept showcases Samsung’s continued refinement of flexible OLED and hinge engineering, with attention to structural stability and smooth folding performance. The device is also expected to include NFC, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging capabilities. Although Samsung has not announced an official launch date, leaks suggest a retail price of approximately $2,780 USD, positioning the tri-fold among the most premium mobile devices in the world. Can't wait to try it on Scrabble cheat even if I just borrow one.

Will Anderson vs Mack Meller

Mack the knife wins a hard fought Scrabble battle! Close games that Mack won 5-1 but they were very close. I followed it closely with my scrabble cheat board. They actually missed very few words.

Apple ifold leaks

Recent leaks suggest Apple is preparing major design changes for its upcoming iPhones, including a foldable model, a bezel-less version, and possibly an “iPhone Flip.” The foldable iPhone is rumored to unfold into a compact tablet-like device with an approximately 8.3-inch display, marking Apple’s entry into the foldable market. Meanwhile, the bezel-less iPhone could feature a truly edge-to-edge screen with no visible borders, pushing display technology to new limits. Additionally, reports hint at an “iPhone Flip,” a clamshell-style device similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series, though details about its release remain uncertain. Altogether, these developments suggest Apple is exploring bold new form factors that could significantly reshape the iPhone lineup and deliver a fresh experience for fans. Another great phone to play Scrabble cheat on.

Baby Girl Names Launched

Baby Girl Names is a new tool with entertainment built into it. Discover beautiful baby girl names with meanings & origins. Looking for the perfect baby girl name? Let our AI-powered smart search at BabyGirlNames.com guide you. Tap the Starts With, Ends With, Origins, or Biblical buttons to browse thousands of beautiful names — each with its own special meaning, story, and trend insights. Also check out Baby Boy Names and now back to Scrabble cheat for Words with Friends.

Will vs Mack SCRABBLE Match

The North American Scrabble Players Association (NASPA) proudly presents Will vs. Mack — a best-of-nine showdown between Grandmasters and SPC champions Will Anderson and Mack Meller.
Catch the live stream on Will Anderson’s YouTube channel this Monday, October 20, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern, with expert commentary from SPC champion Josh Sokol.

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Where is the Apple iFold

Yes I plan to keep my iphone until a foldable comes out. This weeks news is: A new SellCell survey reported by TechNewsWorld shows that about 30% of U.S. iPhone owners are considering switching to foldable phones from rivals if Apple delays its own model. Of that group, roughly 20% favor Samsung’s foldables, 10% lean toward Google’s, and 3% say they’ll wait for Apple’s version.
Still, iPhone loyalty remains high—around 68% of respondents plan to buy the upcoming iPhone 17. Analysts caution that most users who say they’re “considering” a switch rarely follow through, especially since moving from iOS to Android can be inconvenient but I will Scrabble cheat for Words with Friends on either.

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Our latest Scrabble cheat word unscramble engine is designed to be fast. We have a letter unscrambler engine built into it to keep it super fast. This is how we can support 10 wildcards. We can run multiple letter unscrambler taskts at once and pass the words back to the word unscramble engine. We also optimized the website to load faster for the letter unscrambler and Scrabble cheat for Words with Friends.

Deals and Steals

Amazon and Best Buy have good smart phone deals this October. Best Buy's anti-Prime Day sale and Amazon Deals!

iPhone 17 problems

One of the biggest concerns stems from Apple’s design change: the company swapped titanium for aluminum to improve thermal performance. While this may have helped cooling, it has left the Pro models far more vulnerable to scratches, dents, and scuffs—particularly on darker color variants. Even small bumps are leaving noticeable marks, raising durability concerns.
Users are also reporting cellular reception problems, with some comparing the experience to Apple’s infamous “Antennagate” saga. On top of hardware complaints, iOS 26 bugs and glitches have added to the frustration, affecting daily use for many customers.

Scramble Word Prodigy Madhav Kamath

Madhav Gopal Kamath, 14, is ranked #1 in youth scramble word and among the top 10 players worldwide. He recently won the Youth World Scramble Word Championship 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, becoming the first Indian to take the title.
Introduced to the scramble word game by his father at age six, Madhav built his skill through daily practice. Without formal coaching, he spends up to an hour each day studying scramble word lists, playing online, and refining strategies.
He loves the suspense of hidden tiles, the challenge of forming powerful scramble words, and the strategy of smart placements.
Beyond the board, Madhav enjoys reading, football, and debate — but his ultimate goal is to win the adult world scramble word championship.

Scrabble Help Stories

Scrabble help often becomes a family tradition, passed down through generations. One player recalled how their grandfather studied the dictionary each night and taught the family short, high-impact Scrabble help words.

For many, the game carries bittersweet memories. A daughter laughed remembering how her mother, a “competent scrabbler,” loved winning with her final play. Another remembered a last game with his father shortly before he passed away, regretting he hadn’t let him win.

Rivalries also flourish. One writer described weekly matches with his father, who kept score meticulously since 1972. What began as fun Scrabble help soon became a serious contest of strategy.

Scrabble help also teaches life lessons. Children learn to handle winning and losing, while seasoned players practice patience and timing through strategic choices. Some families even find meaning in the words that appear on the board, seeing them as metaphors for their shared relationships.

Stories of perseverance shine as well. A Reddit user once battled back from near defeat with short words that set up a winning move. And at just six years old, Abdulsalam Yusuf of Nigeria won Scrabble gold at the National Youth Games, crediting his passion and parental Scrabble help support. And we now optimized our site Scrabble cheat for mobile.

Word Scramble WESPA Championship Ghana

The 2025 WESPA Championship (WESPAC2025) is an invitational tournament organized by the World English-Language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA), set for 12–16 November 2025 in Ghana.
WESPA has allotted twelve places to Canada and nineteen to the United States, with a “Last Chance Qualifier” on 11 November in Ghana offering further entry opportunities.

Favorite iPhone 17 Max colors

Here are the favorite iPhone 17 Max colors, in order:
Black (35%), Mist Blue (29%), Sage (21%), Lavender (9%), White (6%).

Hasbro Moving to Boston

In September 2025, Hasbro announced it would move its corporate headquarters from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to Boston’s Seaport District. By the end of 2026, about 700 employees will relocate to a new 265,000-square-foot office at 400 Summer Street.
CEO Chris Cocks said Boston’s strong business community, world-class universities, and reputation for technology and innovation made it the right choice. The move marks a major shift for the toy giant, as hundreds of workers leave Pawtucket to begin a new chapter in Boston.

Young Scrabble champ

At only six years old, Abdulsalam Yusuf of Kwara State has made history at the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, by winning a gold medal in Scrabble. A primary one pupil at Bethel Primary School in Offa and the youngest athlete at this year’s Games, Yusuf outmatched older rivals with a rare blend of vocabulary, strategy, and composure. He credits his success to passion, rigorous training, and the steady support of his parents, his coach Bolakale Mogaji, and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. His achievement marks both a personal triumph and the rise of a gifted young mind in the Scrabble community.

Apple iphone 17 details and features

The iPhone 17 starts at $799 and the iPhone Air at $999. Both begin with 256GB of storage. The iPhone 17 has a 6.3-inch ProMotion Super Retina XDR display with 120Hz refresh rate, while the Air has an ultra-thin design. Both use Ceramic Shield 2 for durability. They feature a dual 48MP Fusion camera system and a new 18MP front camera with AI. The A19 chip delivers faster performance and all-day battery life, with 50% charge in 20 minutes.

The iPhone 17 Pro starts at $1,099 and the Pro Max at $1,199, with storage up to 2TB. They feature a forged aluminum unibody, Ceramic Shield 2, and larger batteries. The triple 48MP Fusion cameras include a Main, Ultra Wide, and new Telephoto lens, with the Pro Max offering up to 8x zoom. Pro-level video includes ProRes RAW and genlock. The A19 Pro chip with vapor cooling boosts sustained performance by 40%. All models include the new N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

iOS 26 introduces a new Liquid Glass interface, Apple Intelligence for live translation and visual tools, call screening for unknown numbers, and updated Photos and Messages apps with polls.

New Android Features

1)Shared Audio now allows music or film soundtracks to stream across multiple Bluetooth headphones via QR code or settings, making collective listening effortless and discreet.
2) Gboard’s AI Tools bring on-device editing: instant rephrasing, tone adjustments, and error correction—privacy intact, no cloud required.
3) Quick Share has been redesigned for clarity and speed. Users can toggle between sending and receiving, preview images immediately, and follow progress with a new status bar.
4) Emoji Kitchen expands its playful reach: favorites can be saved, the library browsed, and suggestions tailored to personal style.

The Rose Award – Ruth Hamilton

Founded in 2009 by Bob Schoenman’s Protiles, the Rose Award honors the memory of Rose Kreiswirth—an accomplished Scrabble player celebrated not only for her competitive skill but also for her fairness, warmth, and devotion to the game’s educational value. Each year, it is presented at the Scrabble Championship to a female player who best embodies Rose’s blend of intensity and compassion.
In 2025, SPC Collins Division leader Jason Idalski presented the award to Ruth Hamilton. A central figure in the Portland, Oregon Scrabble community, Hamilton has directed its club for decades, excelled in a demanding competitive scene, and remains one of the highest-rated players over 80, placing third this year in the second Collins division. Her peers describe her as both formidable and gracious, with one declaring, “she’s my role model.”

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The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold features an 8-inch foldable Super Actua display and a 6.4-inch Super Actua cover display, powered by the Google Tensor G5 chip. It includes a 5,015mAh battery, 16GB of RAM, and storage options up to 1TB. The camera system consists of a 48MP main, 10.5MP ultrawide, and 10.8MP telephoto rear cameras, plus a 10MP selfie camera on both the inner and outer screens.

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Google’s Pixel 10 series, powered by the Tensor G5 chip, marks a decisive turn toward AI-centered design.
The flagship innovation is Magic Cue, an “in-context” system that draws on apps like Gmail, Calendar, and Messages to surface relevant suggestions. It can propose attaching photos, retrieving travel details, or curating a personalized Daily Hub. Users retain full control, with the option to limit data access or disable the feature entirely.
Gemini Live also gains an upgrade, enabling the phone’s camera to act as the AI’s eyes. Users can point their camera at objects or scenarios, and the system will analyze the scene and present solutions directly on screen.

   The Pixel 10 series consists of four models: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The standard Pixel 10, starting at $799, comes with a 6.3-inch display, Google’s Tensor G5 processor, 12GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, and a new triple-camera system that includes a 5x telephoto lens. The Pixel 10 Pro, priced at $999, features the same processor but adds a sharper display, 16GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of storage, along with an upgraded camera system. The Pixel 10 Pro XL offers virtually the same specifications as the Pro model but with a larger 6.8-inch display and a bigger battery. All three phones promise more than 30 hours of battery life.
   The Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which costs $1,799, is Google’s latest foldable device. It features a 6.4-inch external display with slimmer bezels, an 8-inch internal display, and a redesigned hinge that improves durability and provides water and dust resistance. Google positions the Fold directly against Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, though it undercuts its rival on price.
   A major software highlight across the new devices is Magic Cue, an on-device AI assistant that provides context-aware suggestions by pulling information from apps like Gmail and Calendar. Unlike earlier predictive tools, Magic Cue is designed to keep data local and private, offering both convenience and enhanced security.

The forthcoming iPhone 17 series, expected this fall, appears poised to mark a more consequential shift in Apple’s design and technological trajectory than recent incremental updates. Rumors point to several notable innovations: a vapor-chamber cooling system to mitigate thermal throttling; the introduction of an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air that privileges form at the expense of battery and camera capacity; a significant upgrade to the front-facing camera, doubling its resolution to 24MP; the debut of Apple’s new A19 and A19 Pro chips, promising greater efficiency and computational power; and, finally, the integration of Apple’s proprietary wireless technologies, including the C1 modem and a Wi-Fi 7 chip.

In Hanover, Maryland, Portland’s Nigel Peltier produced the performance of his Scrabble career, capturing the 2025 North American Scrabble Championship with a decisive final play: the word kolo. The 35-year-old, a seasoned competitor who had entered the event more than a dozen times without ever lifting the trophy, dethroned reigning champion Mack Meller in a best-of- series to claim the $10,000 prize.
Known for his flair with “bingos” – the prized seven-letter plays that earn a 50-point bonus – Peltier unleashed six of them in the deciding game, a display he himself described as “unreal”. His triumph came after dispatching the sport’s most decorated player, Nigel Richards, in the earlier rounds, before surging past more than 300 rivals from across the United States and Canada.
Peltier’s victory also marked a personal milestone: rising to seventh in the North American rankings, his highest position to date. Away from the tournament hall, he works in a warehouse and hones his craft with the Portland Scrabble Club, memorising endless word lists in pursuit of improvement.

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Inmates Jammed New Orleans Jail Locks with Scrabble Tiles Before Escape

For two months leading up to a May jailbreak, inmates at the Orleans Parish jail regularly jammed cell door locks with everything from tissue and socks to deodorant caps and even Scrabble tiles, according to maintenance records. The tampering caused frequent breakdowns — workers were fixing doors about twice a day.
On May 15, a maintenance worker warned that “NONE OF THE DOORS WANT TO CLOSE.” The next day, 10 inmates forced open a sliding cell door and escaped; nine were caught, but convicted murderer Derrick Groves remains at large.
Sheriff Susan Hutson wants to replace the jail’s sliding doors with high-security electromechanical locks, a project that could cost up to $15 million. The funds would come from recently approved bonds, which Hutson says will be used entirely for security upgrades.

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Mack Meller, a Lexington native, began playing Scrabble at 11 and quickly stood out as a prodigy. Through years of competitive play, he rose to the top, winning the 2024 North American Scrabble Championship and claiming the #1 ranking. His edge isn’t just a strong vocabulary—it’s his strategic approach, treating the game like chess by calculating probabilities and thinking several moves ahead.
Despite his national success, Meller remains active in Lexington’s Scrabble scene, recently going 7–1 in a local tournament. He’s also passionate about mentoring new players and growing the community. Outside the game, he enjoys hiking and stays grounded in his roots—proving he’s more than just a master of words.

grok news

7-10-2025 - Grok 4.0 AI to be put into Tesla cars in the coming weeks.
Also, OpenAI’s new web browser is designed to make browsing the internet feel more natural and effortless. Instead of clicking around or typing in forms, you can just tell it what you want—like booking a flight or ordering food—and its built-in AI assistant, called Operator, will handle the steps for you. It can scroll, click, fill things out, and even complete complex tasks, all while checking in with you before doing anything important. Since it’s built on Chromium (like Chrome), it works with all your favorite sites and extensions. The goal is to save you time, make multitasking easier, and give you more control over your data—all in a smarter, more conversational way to use the web.

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Pixel phones usually get Android updates faster than other brands like Samsung, and there’s a good reason for that—Google makes Android and controls how it’s developed and rolled out. Since Pixel phones run a clean, mostly unmodified version of Android, Google can push out updates right away, often on the very day a new version is released. Other manufacturers, like Samsung, add their own software layers, which slows things down. Getting updates quickly means Pixel users get the latest features sooner, stronger security from fresh patches, and performance improvements that make their phones run more smoothly.

Nigel Richards champ

The ASTAR Scrabble Challenge International (ASCI) 2025, held from May 31 to June 1 at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, brought together over 200 players from eight countries. For the first time, the tournament awarded medals to the top 20 finishers in each category. In the Open division, legendary champion Nigel Richards took the title, with Singapore's Hubert Wee Ming Hui and Ryan Wee placing second and third. In the Under-18 category, Lord Garnett Talisic from the Philippines claimed first place with 12 wins and a +1,223 spread, narrowly beating Singapore’s Cyril Xavier Hong.

Apple’s foldable iPad. Apple was reportedly exploring a foldable iPad in addition to a foldable iPhone, but has decided to put development of the larger device on hold for now. Industry analysts point to manufacturing challenges, high production costs—especially for flexible displays—and lukewarm consumer interest in larger foldables as key reasons behind the pause. Before this update, predictions for the iPad Fold’s release date varied widely. Analyst Jeff Pu had suggested a 2026 launch alongside the foldable iPhone, while others, like Mark Gurman, believed it wouldn’t arrive until 2028 or beyond.

Apple to use A18 pro iphone chip in a new Macbook. Yes a phone cpu in a laptop. The A18 Pro chip has a 6-core CPU, a 6-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. While 40% slower than Apple's latest M4 chip it does mean a lower price for the Macbook. The cost is suggested to be $699 to $899.

iPhone 17 features include Aluminum frame , Rectangular camera bump, Sky Blue finish, Larger battery, A19 Pro chip, Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip, 24-megapixel front camera, 48-megapixel rear Telephoto camera, Dual video recording, 8K video recording, 12GB of RAM and Improved cooling.

tesla phone

Tesla new Pi phone will have solar charging to add 3 to 5 hours in battery life. Starlink satellite connectivity for global internet access, self-healing capabilities, and the ability to control Tesla vehicles and Optimus robots. It also features an AI-powered camera system, and a no-tracking policy with local biometric data storage. The Tesla OS prioritizes speed and usability, allowing users to download and install apps from any source.

Apple's foldable iPhone moves closer to a 2026 launch with a production of 20 million foldable iPhones. The specs, features, and prices remain a closely guarded secret. Rumors are that Samsung will make the screens and there will be no crease in the middle. Rumor on the price is above $2000. Time frame is around September 2026.

Older News Archive

Earlier posts and older Scrabble news are listed below.

In the MGI Grand Slam finals we see the final two square off in SCRABBLE®. The year long event came down to the final best of five championship match. I have my SCRABBLE® word finder and try to find moves they missed. They didn't miss much!

Scrabble word ZZZ. How does a SCRABBLE® word finder handle this.

David verse Naween show creative genius in this SCRABBLE® game. Using hooks and smart plays lets them be aggressive and use bingos. These human word finders are so strong they may be the next world champions.

SCRABBLE® highlights from 2024 North American School Scrabble Championship. I use the SCRABBLE® dictionary and I am impressed by their skills.

Niagara Falls International Open

The Niagara Falls International Open was held in Niagara Falls (ON) between May 18 to 20, 2024. The winners were:

CSW Div 1 - Matthew Tunnicliffe - 20-2 +1552
CSW Div 2 - Chris Ten Den - 17-5 +1167
NWL Div 1 - Michael Fagen - 16-6 +1013
NWL Div 2 - Verna Richards Berg - 19-3 +1030
NWL Div 3 - Sid Lashley - 17-5 +1314

A Wonderful SCRABBLE game!

Look back at some great SCRABBLE® plays
1) "QUIXOTRY" (365 points): In 1982 Karl Khoshnaw played the word "QUIXOTRY" across two triple-word score squares, using all seven of his tiles. This resulted in a record-breaking 365 points, which still stands as one of the highest single-turn scores in Scrabble history.
2) "CAZIQUES" (392 points): In 1982, Dr. Saladin Karl Khoshnaw made another legendary play by extending "CAZIQUE" into "CAZIQUES" across two triple-word score squares. This play earned him an astounding 392 points, setting a record for the highest single-turn score at the time.
3) "OXYPHENBUTAZONE" (1778 points): In a staged game in 1982 by Dr. Karl Khoshnaw, who played "OXYPHENBUTAZONE" across two triple-word score squares, utilizing all seven tiles and earning a total of 1778 points.
4) "QUIZZIFY" (419 points): In 2006, Michael Cresta and Wayne Yorra set a record for the highest non-bingo word score in tournament play with the word "QUIZZIFY." This play utilized two triple-word score squares and a high-value letter Q on a double letter score.

How to sabotage your opponent
Use three R's in SCRABBLE®

4-4-2024
More than 100 students competed in the North American School Scrabble Championship at Planet Word Museum in Washington DC. Eight games over two days were played plus a championship final. Many bingos were played: CRYPTID, PHARYNX, AEQUORIN, SUASIVE, TOTALISM, LANGUETS, IDOLATRY, OXTAILS, STUFFIE—were a few that were played. 12th-grader Cherish Amby-Okolo of Houston with a record of 7-1 and a point spread of +739 faced off verses 10th-grader Gideon Brosowsky who finished second at 6-2 +477. Gideon started off with bingo, PLUGGED for 76 points. Cherish PLUSSES for 89 , ANTIWAR for 75 and ZONES for 78. Cherish went on to win 513-285.

Big Time Gaming

4-2-2024
The North American School Scrabble Championship is this Saturday at 10 am.
More than a hundred of the continent's top youth Scrabble players will competethis weekend at the 2024 North American School Scrabble Championship at Planet Word in Washington DC. Coverage is on https://www.twitch.tv/scrabble starting at 10 am on Saturday and 9 am on Sunday.

4-2-2024
Want to be on TV solving word games as in SCRABBLE?
A Major Television Network is looking for contestants for
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2-20-30-2024 Nigel is Brilliant

2-20-30-2024 A Wonderful SCRABBLE game!

1-18-2018
The top SCRABBLE® Cheat states in the United States.

1. California
2. Texas
3. Florida
4. New York
5. Illinois
6. Pennsylvania
7. Michigan
8. Ohio
9. Georgia
10. New Jersey

8-24-2015
The top SCRABBLE® Cheat states in the United States.

1. California
2. Texas
3. New York
4. Florida
5. Illinois
6. Pennsylvania
7. Ohio
8. Michigan
9. North Carolina
10. Massachusetts

4-16-2014
Hasbro is now accepting nominations for new words that might be added to the The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary. Enter your word nominations via Hasbro's Game Night Facebook page. "These nominations could include fan favorites that haven't been made official yet, or a new word that's become popular since the last edition of the dictionary was published in 2005," reads a statement published by Hasbro. Fan will narrow down sixteen of the submitted words via voting starting April 2 with a winner revealed on April 10. The winnning word will be included in the fifth edition of Merriam-Webster's Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, coming in August.

4-8-2014
The top SCRABBLE® Cheat states in the United States.

1. California
2. Nevada
3. Texas
4. New York
5. Florida
6. Illinois
7. Pennsylvania
8. Ohio
9. Michigan
10. Massachusetts

4-21-2013
Partner web site for Scrabble® Cheat

In case scrabblecheat.com goes down and until it comes back we support using ScrabbleCheat.net while we fix the problems and get running again. Make a note of this. It is easy to remember as the difference is its .Net instead of .Com and it is free to use.

8-19-2012
Teen kicked out of SCRABBLEE® Tournament for cheating.

For the first time ever a player has been kicked out of the National SCRABBLE Championship Tournament. The player did not use his blank tiles in his first game. So he put them in his pockets to use them in the next game. But his opponent asked for the tiles to be counted and it came up two tiles short. After questioning the player admitted to cheating and was kicked out. How many times has this been successfully pulled off we don't know. But always count the tiles before a game. Oh we can't wait for the story of a player using wireless earplugs to receive words from a remote person watching with binoculars and feeding words from ScrabbleCheat.com

10-26-2011
Always count the tiles before your SCRABBLE® game begins.

At the World Scrabble Championship a 'g' tile came up missing during the game.
A Thai player claimed that Ed Martin hid a letter "G" during their match.
He demanded Martin be strip searched, but authorities refused the request.
Martin ended up winning the game but Nigel Richards, a New Zealander, won the first place and took home $20,000.

6-20-2011
The top SCRABBLE® Cheat states in the United States.

1. California
2. Texas
3. New York
4. Florida
5. Illinois
6. Pennsylvania
7. Georgia
8. Massachusetts
9. Washington
10. Ohio

2-11-2010
The top SCRABBLE® Cheat states in the United States.

1. Texas
2. California
3. Florida
4. New York
5. Georgia
6. Illinois
7. Washington
8. Louisiana
9. Virginia
10. Pennsylvania

11-2-2010
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8-21-2010
The top scrabble cheat states in the United States.

1. Texas
2. California
3. Florida
4. New York
5. Georgia
6. Illinois
7. District of Columbia
8. Louisiana
9. Washington
10. Oklahoma

8-20-2010
Search by starts with, contains, ends with, now is fully integrated and works with binding. So you can now select a portion of the word you want and also bind a letter to a position to further filter the words shown. Our programming team did a good job finding this pesky bug. Thanks for making our site #1.

7-22-2010
We now added link to a dictionary for every word. Now you just have to click on the word an it will take you to the dictionary definition for that word.

3-25-2010
The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram apologized a day after the anti Semitic epithet 'jewed' appeared in a SCRABBLE® tournament story. 'We made a mistake' read page two of Tuesday's edition. The photo shows the winner lying next to a Scrabble board with tiles he used in the game. 'Jewed' appears in the bottom right corner of the playing board. A highly offensive term.

3-22-2010
Denki has released the first video footage of Quarrel, its highly anticipated new game. Quarrel is designed for Xbox Live Arcade and Denki hinted at other more 'breathtaking' plans.

March 21, 2010
White House spokesman Bill Burton said the First Family were enjoying playing games and reading as Martha's Vineyard was hit by wind and rain. When asked what games Bill Burton said the president likes to play SCRABBLE®. He did very well from what some insiders said.

March 21, 2010
SCRABBLE® hits the iphone and ipad groups are once again fighting over what dictionary to use. Seems blacks, hebrews, women, all have words they want out of the dictionary. They have an uphill battle proving a word is offensive since these dictionaries have been around for so long.

Crosswords.net Sells for $15K. Earlier CrosswordPuzzles.com was bought by Frank Schilling for $215,000. With proper development they can make huge money because Google shows 450,000 user searches per month. A well designed site to keep users attention for 5 to 10 minutes will let them display 5 or 6 ads and rake in $20,000 a month probably. In two years they would have their money back and from then on its pure profit. Great buy imo.

Hasbro Terminating support for tournaments

Either tough economic times or they just can't get along, but Hasbro is pulling support for club and tournament Scrabble effective January 1, 2010. A steering committee that had met with Hasbro executives in December has transitioned into finding a new name and logo and exploring legal options as to whether into becoming a not-for-profit Hasbro licensee. By the end of 2009 the new players organization will be in total charge of all club and tournament activitites.

Scrabble Cheats News

August 6, 2009 Scrabble cheat will be adding new features soon. Scrabble cheat has been live since January 2009 and gone through rigorous testing. In the next few months more scrabble cheats will be added like word values. Now that we have made sure scrabble cheat is robust and stable we can add further updates for all scrabble cheats to enjoy. We are pleased with the success of scrabble cheat and becoming one of the most used scrabble cheats sites by users is reward enough for us.

July 31, 2009

Dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster is adding 100 definitions to its latest edition. You need a sub subscription to Merriam-Webster.com to find out what the words are.