Question 1

What is Competitive North American?

Accepted Answer

Play all 6 games of the WGPO-rated Scrabble tournament, using the WOW2024 lexicon, loss-of-turn challenge penalty, and compete for a chance to win.

Question 2

What is Competitive International?

Accepted Answer

Play all 6 games of the WGPO-rated Scrabble tournament, using the CSW2025 lexicon, 5-points-per word challenge penalty, and compete for a chance to win.

Question 3

How do I know if a word is really a word?

Accepted Answer

Scrabble clubs and tournaments have their own lexicon, or list of words.  If you are in doubt over the validity of a word, you may challenge it. The two players will call a challenge and consult a computerized dictionary to receive a ruling. Players may not consult the lexicon during a game.

Question 4

What if I am unsure of a rule?

Accepted Answer

The tournament director can always be called over to clarify rules.

Question 5

If I lose, am I eliminated?

Accepted Answer

No, most tournament formats do not involve elimination games. All players play an equal number of games. At the of the final round, winners are determined by their win-loss record and overall point differential.

Question 6

Who do I play?

Accepted Answer

Players are placed in divisions based on their skill or experience level. The tournament director will then announce the detailed schedule and matchups. This means that you are likely to play against others with a similar skill level.

Question 7

How many players participate in a game?

Accepted Answer

Although a game of Scrabble can be played with up to four players, tournaments are typically played one-on-one. This makes it more fair and prevents you from having to wait very long for your turn.

Question 8

How are games timed?

Accepted Answer

Games are played with a clock just like in chess. The clock regulates play time and ensures that games have the same start and finish. The standard time allotment is 25 minutes for each player (for all of that player’s turns combined).

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