Discussing SCRABBLE with 'The Word Nerd' - John D. Williams

By Joseph Cooper,

Published September 1, 2015 at 1:00 PM EDT

09/01/15 - Have you ever had the devilish glee of making a SCRABBLE “bingo?” That is, using all seven tiles, perhaps with “Q” and “Z,” as well? On Tuesday’s Topical Currentswe discuss the enduringly popular game of . . . SCRABBLE, with John D. Williams, author of THE WORD NERD. The board-game’s an obsession in countless homes the world over . . . and ultra-competitive in tournaments. That’s Tuesday’s Topical Currents.

The Scrabble Song #EmilyKaitz:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlnEO3Fthps

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