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Scrabble part 2

squiz [skwɪz]. Dictionary definition: a quick, close look. A more common spelling is “squizz”, but one “z” is also allowed. This word was the highest scoring one in the whole game: not really surprising as it uses the only two 10-point letters, and one of those scored double. Combining this with the triple word bonus, the total score was a very satisfactory 99. Whoever had played SORRY really was...


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