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# <span class=q>Where can I play SCRABBLE games? </span><br /> You can play the [http://www.hasbro.com/scrabble/en_US/ original game] in person with your friends and family, play [http://www.ea.com/scrabble online with Electronic Arts (EA)], practice for serious competition at our official [[Clubs]] and earn a [[rating]] at our official [[Tournaments]]. | # <span class=q>Where can I play SCRABBLE games? </span><br /> You can play the [http://www.hasbro.com/scrabble/en_US/ original game] in person with your friends and family, play [http://www.ea.com/scrabble online with Electronic Arts (EA)], practice for serious competition at our official [[Clubs]] and earn a [[rating]] at our official [[Tournaments]]. | ||
# <span class=q>What version of EA SCRABBLE does my Apple device support? </span><br /> EA will be making a necessary change to security licenses that will cause SCRABBLE players on Apple devices to be unable to play SCRABBLE versions 3.7.0 and earlier starting September 1, 2016. EA is encouraging all SCRABBLE players on these versions to upgrade to the latest version of the game via the Apple App Store. In order to check what SCRABBLE version you are on, simply go to Options in the Main Screen, tap on About, and scroll to the bottom to see your Version Number. | # <span class=q>What version of EA SCRABBLE does my Apple device support? </span><br /> EA will be making a necessary change to security licenses that will cause SCRABBLE players on Apple devices to be unable to play SCRABBLE versions 3.7.0 and earlier starting September 1, 2016. EA is encouraging all SCRABBLE players on these versions to upgrade to the latest version of the game via the Apple App Store. In order to check what SCRABBLE version you are on, simply go to Options in the Main Screen, tap on About, and scroll to the bottom to see your Version Number. | ||
+ | # <span class=q>My ZMF-II timer does not show overtime but stops when it reaches 00:00. How can I fix this issue? </span><br /> If you ordered the ZMF-II timer from the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store], it should have come configured for sanctioned play for game lengths of 25 minutes, 22 minutes, and 3 minutes. If the timer is not showing overtime, you can follow these [[ZMF-II instructions| instructions]] to configure the timer for SCRABBLE mode. | ||
== Ratings == | == Ratings == | ||
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== Words == | == Words == | ||
# <span class=q> What are all these official word lists? </span><br /> Any group of players can agree to use a particular word list or dictionary in their games. In officially sanctioned competitive play though, we all use one of a few official word lists designed for use with our game. Unlike regular dictionaries, for example, official word lists list all valid inflections for all listed words. Within NASPA's territory of the United States and Canada, the following word lists are officially recognized: [[SSWL]] for school play, [[OTCWL]] for regular competitive play, and [[CSW]] for international play. | # <span class=q> What are all these official word lists? </span><br /> Any group of players can agree to use a particular word list or dictionary in their games. In officially sanctioned competitive play though, we all use one of a few official word lists designed for use with our game. Unlike regular dictionaries, for example, official word lists list all valid inflections for all listed words. Within NASPA's territory of the United States and Canada, the following word lists are officially recognized: [[SSWL]] for school play, [[OTCWL]] for regular competitive play, and [[CSW]] for international play. | ||
− | === Word List | + | === Word List Purchasing, Publishing, Licensing === |
− | # <span class=q> | + | # <span class=q> Do I have to be a NASPA member to buy a copy of the Official Tournament and Club Word List?</span><br /> Yes, licensing conditions have always required vendors to confirm association membership status for word list sales. |
− | # <span class=q> | + | # <span class=q> Where can I buy a copy of the Official Tournament and Club Word List (OTCWL)? </span><br />You can buy it at the [[NASPA Store]] online. |
− | # <span class=q> | + | # <span class=q> A new [[OSPD]] was released in September 2018. When will the next version of [[OTCWL]] be available? </span><br />It usually takes 3 to 6 months to integrate OSPD changes into the OTCWL. So it will be early in 2019 at the earliest before the new OTCWL goes into effect for NASPA competition. Click [http://www.icontact-archive.com/-eBE1BTTRFaArP3qIeNvGMRx3Zbupp4b?w=4 here] for more information. |
− | # <span class=q> | + | # <span class=q> Will the next version of [[OTCWL]] incorporate the published errata from the current edition? </span><br />It will, but it should also include new words yet to be determined. |
− | # <span class=q> | + | # <span class=q> Will the next printing of [[OSPD]] be any different from the current edition? </span><br />That's a question for [[Merriam-Webster]], but in past editions, most new printings within an edition have included minor updates. |
− | # <span class=q> | + | # <span class=q> When can I use the latest word lists with Quackle, Zarf, Elise, ...? </span><br /> The word list is subject to a copyright. We are aware that some people have bootleg copies of the word list that they use with Quackle, Zarf and other unlicensed applications (Aerolith, etc.), but such use is in violation of the copyright and not sanctioned by NASPA, Hasbro or Merriam-Webster. |
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=== Word List Purchasing, Publishing, Licensing === | === Word List Purchasing, Publishing, Licensing === | ||
# <span class=q> Do I have to be a NASPA member to buy a copy of the Official Tournament and Club Word List?</span><br /> Yes, licensing conditions have always required vendors to confirm association membership status for word list sales. | # <span class=q> Do I have to be a NASPA member to buy a copy of the Official Tournament and Club Word List?</span><br /> Yes, licensing conditions have always required vendors to confirm association membership status for word list sales. |
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