SCRABBLE GROUP

 

EVENING GROUP: The scrabble group would welcome new members; we meet in each others homes where possible. The date of our next meeting is as yet undecided but will be later this month. For more details contact Barbara on 343457

Challenges for Scrabble Enthusiasts

CHALLENGE 1.   Can you spell out all the words    "Ashbourne and District University of the Third Age"  in a better way to avoid the non-words OFR & FN shown in the example ?

CHALLENGE 2.   Using the illegal layout of words shown on the left, BUT placing them anywhere on the board,  try to score the maximum number of points.

     a) in which square would you start ?

    b) how many moves would you take ?

    c) what score would you achieve ?

 Normal Scrabble rules apply except  i) no need to start on central square   ii) no bonus for putting down 7 letters in one go.

Email your claims for CHALLENGE 1. (alternative arrangement),   or for highest points total in CHALLENGE 2.      to   johnjamesh@lineone.net     with U3A Scrabble in the subject line of your message

Best claims received will be displayed here from time to time.

July 27th - Anne Brown has published her arrangement (Challenge 1) in our August newsletter.  Can anyone better this - i.e. gain more points ?