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Scrabble Masters and the lore of word conquest
By Glenn Whip this piece surveys competitive Scrabble culture from fierce masters to tips on memorization. It traces the game's 1931 origins by Alfred Butts, its rise under Milton Bradley, and the demanding skill of pros who memorize two letter words and unusual terms while celebrating quirky long words like ZYZZYVA. It notes Rita Norr as a rarity in triumph and captures the sport’s mix of strategy, memory, and obsession.
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John Williams
National
Alfred Butts
Ard
Rita Norr
Connecticut
Los Angeles