Product Description

The perfect companion for all Scrabble games. Settle all those Scrabble squabbles once and for all with the ultimate authority -- the Official Scrabble Dictionary. This second edition is the most complete Scrabble reference in existence and includes an exhaustive list of every valid play in Scrabble. Collins Official Scrabble Dictionary is split into two sections: words of two to nine letters in length, and words of ten to fifteen letters in length. With succinct and practical definitions for every word of between two and nine letters, players can check meanings of words without having to consult a secondary dictionary. Collins Official Scrabble Dictionary provides quick and easy access to all the most useful words in Scrabble, making words easier to remember and adding interest to most social games, whether you're a beginner or a veteran! Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players, from keen, regular players to families playing with children. SCRABBLE(R) is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.A(c) 2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7158 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1344 pages

Customer Reviews

If you play Scrabble you will need this book...
This dictionary is a superb edition to my collection. I have a 1800+ page Chambers dictionary and this 1334 page Scrabble dictionary compliments it wonderfully.

It has a good feel of quality about it. Quality paper has been used, a hard back cover and dust jacket are supplied. The words are clearly laid out and organised. The text font is modern and clear.

It tells the reader in the preface that 267,649 words are included in this dictionary. Now that is a lot of words indeed. Also, if you play Scrabble regularly you will appreciate the fact that all the plurals of a word are listed. For example: Zex (a tool for cutting) has Zexes listed on a separate entry. The same goes for words which can have extensions applied to them. For example: Bounce can become Bounced, Bouncer, Bouncers, Bounces, Bounciest, Bouncily, Bouncy, Bouncier, Bouncing. This novel feature is something I have been looking for in a dictionary. To have ALL the extensions (not just most) like this is impressive and something a Scrabble player will find valuable. A Scrabble master should also know that the word: NEXT can be pluralised into NEXTS. That is a weird one, but essential for hookiing strategies in Scrabble. You will not find NEXTS in almost all dictionaries but this one.

This dictionary ends all the debates and arguments you will have had in the past over things like plurals, etc...

The Collins Official Scrabble Dictionary is also endorsed by WESPA (World English Scrabble Player's Association) and ABSP (Association of British Scrable Players). This says it all...

This dictionary contains every word used in Club and Tournament play.

Lastly, please accept my apologies for the reviewer who gave this book only 1 star. This is a 5 star book.

Amazon have the best price for this particular dictionary.

You can not go wrong with this excellent dictionary. 5 Stars.

Impressive
dawbake: (Greek, see Proverb 18:24): adhering - cleave, joining, stick closer.
Ok, that answers the above reviewers question. The book is an impressive collection, at least now I stand a chance when playing against my PC! Not sure that is worth the list price (£25), but well worth the Amazon price, (£12). One of my better purchases of unseen books.

What's not to like?
All the allowable words are here, so what's not to like? I prefer using a dictionary to wordlists, as I like to see the meaning of new words. Helps me to remember them. This dictionary gives brief but adequate meanings.
Good quality paper and clear, easy to read, print.