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No 76
February 2001
The bi-monthly magazine of the Association of British Scrabble® Players
Many thanks to Paul Allan for editing the newsletter for the last year. Like any other member of the
Association I look forward to receiving my copy of The Last Word something that would not have
happened if Paul had not offered to take over the editorship when he did.
To make myself more aware of what the job of editor involves I have joined the Committee and
attended my first committee meeting in December. The meeting was held in London and four
committee members had travelled from afar, that is to say, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Durham and
Manchester—now there's dedication!
I got some excellent feedback from the Committee as to what they would like in TLW. These ideas
have been incorporated with some ideas of my own and I hope you all enjoy the result over the
coming months. However, my first job as editor is to get TLW back on schedule which explains
why this issue quickly follows Paul's last issue.
All contributions to TLW are will be very much appreciated - we are a relatively small community
but with over 600 members I look forward to seeing a weary postie knocking on my door.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Editorial
1
Fantasy Scrabble League by Andy Davis
Committee Comer by Amy Byrne
2
Wonderful Web World
Freebody's Website
or
www
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17
Lmvren
19
ABSP Titles Update by Pete Finley
3
Edgeways by Stewart Holden
20
Rumour and Sigh by Pete Fmtey
3
Your Page
26
Ratings Report by Andrew Fisher
4
Letter From Abroad - David Delicata, Malta
27
Readers* Letters
5
£25 Competition Page - Place the Face
29
Tournament Reports
9
Forthcoming Tournaments
30
Weighted Ratings as at 16" January 2001
11
Pusle Answers and Contact details
35
He Just Wanted to be a Millionaire! - ABSP
Member Interview, Robert Richknd
IS
COMMITTEE CORNER
The Committee met on the 10 December and what a full agenda we had. However, the meeting
opened with Pete Finley welcoming Syd Berger to the Committee. Syd has agreed to take on a new
role on the Committee, that of Publications Officer, and will be responsible for the updating of the
Association's publications in the future. Pete also informed us that Chris Keeley had agreed to join
the Committee. Addresses for Syd and Chris are given at the end of this article.
As you will be aware the Summer Matchplay weekend falls on Saturday, 30th June and Sunday, 1st
July. So what happens with "The Way Forward' arrangements? This was discussed and we decided
that as already announced in the transitional year arrangements that the default dictionary will be
OSW4 until 30th June and from the 1st July World Dictionary becomes the default dictionary. In
effect, at the Summer Matchplay if you want to play OSW4 on the Saturday and your opponent does
not, then your preference is the default dictionary that you will play to; however, should the same
situation arise on the Sunday, then your opponent's preference of World Dictionary becomes the
default dictionary.
One of the less pleasant tasks of the Committee is to deal with complaints. This time it was brought
to our attention that at a Tournament in 2000 a very experienced Division A player, who I shall call
Player A, had made disparaging comments to an inexperienced tournament player, Player B, about
Player B's rating. Player B's raring was quite a few rating points lower than Player A's but not
enough to warrant the introduction of the 40-point rule. Unlike some of the larger tournaments
where individuals can choose to play in a higher division, Player B's rating was just above the cutoffset by the Tournament Director. Never having played in Division A before, Player B was
understandably slightly anxious to begin with and therefore, very upset at these disparaging remarks.
Player B's enjoyment not only of that particular game but the whole tournament was mined. The
Committee cannot stress strongly enough that disparaging remarks of any nature are totally
unacceptable. A letter stating this has been sent to Player A. Continued behaviour of this kind can,
and should, lead to disciplinary action being taken. Player B being an inexperienced tournament
player was unaware that if an opponent does make disparaging remarks that these should be reported
immediately to the Tournament Director who can then take appropriate action to deal with the
offending player. On this occasion the Tournament Director was not informed until some time after
the event when it was too late.
In the last Committee Corner I said that one of our agenda items was the debate about penalty
challenges. Due to time constraints and its low priority this agenda item had to be held over till a
later date. However, to quash any rumours that any such ruling might be likely to occur I have been
asked by the Committee to state quite categorically that any decisions on the introduction of penalty
challenges is not likely to be made in 2001. Also, that any such change to the existing Games Rules
would be for discussion and decision by the membership at an AGM.
World Scrabble Championship selection criteria was discussed at the meeting, however, we have
still to receive confirmation that this event will take place or what the UK's allocation will be. Until
this information is available, any discussion can only be speculation. It is hoped that this
information will be available by the end of January and that details of the UK team can be provided
in the next issue. The next Committee meeting will be held on 17th February. Please contact any
member of the Committee if you wish any topic to be discussed. Finally, thank you to everyone who
has renewed their membership subscription. Can anyone who has not, please arrange to do so.
Amy Byrne
Syd Berger, 11 Ringley Hey, Whitehead, Manchester M4S 7NU email: [email protected]
Chris Keeley, 41 Alpha Road, Chingford E4 6TD email: [email protected]
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RUMOUR AND SIGH
The headline of this article is the title of an album by one of my favourite musicians, Richard
Thompson. It's also highly appropriate for the world of Scrabble and one particular rumour thafs
been flying round recently. The whispers arc that, having achieved the switch to World Dictionary,
the ABSP committee's next goal is to introduce penalty challenges. More than one committee
member has been told this and we are led to believe by some people that there's nothing more certain
than that it's going to happen.
This rumour, like many rumours, causes the committee to utter deep sighs. Quite simply, there's no
truth in it at all. It's true that there are some people on the uk-scrabblc e-mail list who arc advocating
the introduction of penalty challenges. It's even true that some ABSP committee members are in
favour of introducing some form of penalty challenge at some point in the future. However, it's
equally true that some committee members, myself included, are totally opposed to the idea of
penalty challenges, and even those committee members who are in favour of the idea think that we
should not even consider introducing penalty challenges until we have at least adjusted to the move
to World Dictionary.
This is a fact, not a rumour. The ABSP committee have no plans to even discuss penalty challenges
again for at least a year. If and when we do discuss the subject again, we'll keep the members
informed of our views. I am of the opinion that such an important decision as introducing penalty
challenges should not be made by the committee but by the ABSP members at an AGM. I also
believe that the members are unlikely to vote in favour of penalty challenges for some time to come.
I may of course be wrong.
I'd like to close this article by thanking Paul Allan for his efforts as Editor of The Last Word. Paul
stepped into the breach when there were no other offers to take over and the committee will always
be grateful for this. Without his efforts, we might have had to stop publishing TLW. We are equally
grateful to Christina French for offering to take over from Paul. Please give her your support and try
to make the job as easy as possible for her.
Pete Finley • ABSP Chairman
ABSP TITLES UPDATE 2001
A strange phenomenon seems to be occurring with the ABSP titles. The number of Grandmasters is
growing while the number of Experts is shrinking. This year three former Experts move up to
Grandmaster status, while only one new Expert joins the ranks. Andrew Cook and Brett Smithcram
(three 190+ ratings and a five year 185+ average) plus Brian Sugar (five 180+ ratings) take the total
number of GMs to 18. Paul Allan (three 180+ ratings and a five year 175+ average) is Scotland's
third Expert, taking the UK total to 27. Congratulations to all four and commiserations to those who
missed out this year. As last year, we registered the unweighted rating for all games played in the
calendar year. Players must have played at least 30 games in the year to have a rating registered.
Looking forward to next year, the current trend looks set to continue. Helen Gipson, Terry Kirk and
Alec Webb need only 180 each to become GMs, while Andrew Perry needs 183. All four look
achievable targets. However, the only likely new Expert 1 can sec for next year is Femi Awowadc
who needs a 180. As always, if you think I've overlooked you, please let me know.
Pete Finley - on behalf of the ABSP Committee
RATINGS REPORT AS AT 1" JANUARY 2001 - by ANDREW FISHER
As last year, two names are jostling for space on the podium at the top of the ratings, Brett
Smitheram and David Webb being the players wielding those gladiator-style pugil sticks on one
another. Brett thus maintains his position, and will be inscribed for a second successive year on the
coveted ABSP shield. Highlights of his year, at least in ratings terms, were wins at Swindon netting
an impressive 232 rating from five games, and the NSC with an average haul of 225 from 12 games
(involving only one loss, to the ultimate runner-up Gareth Williams).
David showed remarkable consistency in attaining his 200 rating, and as always garnered many
points at the biannual Nomads events - average rating 213 over those 32 games. A 180 result from
his final outing at the ABSP Masters was a minor blot on his escutcheon, but David will also be
etched into the annals as joint top performer. In third spot is Mark Nyman, who proved his worth
with a clear victory at the Masters netting a 217 rating. His only other sortie during the year was for
the NSC, and thus with just 27 games played Mark is unfortunately out of contention for automatic
WSC and Masters selection in 2001.
I myself topped and tailed the year with wins at Croydon and the Isle of Wight, ending up in fourth
slot just ahead of Andrew Perry. One of four Andrews in the top ten, he has reached a peak rating to
date of 197 thanks to consistent performances including a 208 at the NSC. Just behind comes Allan
Simmons on 196, who did well at the Easter event and maintained good form throughout the year.
Looking at the best improvers over the 2000 season, one of Scrabblc's old stagers tops the list.
David Shenkin started the year on a solid 150, but has worked his way up to a formidable 169. There
were no standout performances, just a steady series of good results contributing towards an
inexorable rise.
Theresa Cole did almost as well, jumping from 142 to 159 by dint of a strong finish - 187 at
Doddinghurst, and 173 at the Winter Matchplay in Milton Keynes. A couple of players rose by
sixteen points, Jessie Tollick from 107 to 123 and Mabel Choularton from 100 to 116. The most
active player in the year was Sylvia Swaney, who travelled from Edinburgh as far afield as Jersey
and Elgin (north of Inverness) in notching up 269 games. Another stalwart Scottish League
contender, Amy Byrne logged 242 games, as did Ruth Macinerney; two other players were over
200. It's worth mentioning the two highest "new entries" to the list of fully rated players, as they are
perhaps evidence of the greater internationalisation of Scrabble. Ghana's Chrys Placca enters at 185
with excellent results at the NSC and BMSC, and Califomian resident Sam Kantimathi distinguished
himself at Jersey and the NSC, finishing on 183.
As always, I am very happy to answer any queries relating to a player's rating or the system in
general. My address is in the handbook, and I can be reached via email on
[email protected]. Good luck to everybody in 2001.
READERS'
LETTERS
Stewart Holden's letter that was printed in the last issue did not include the last paragraph which
reads:
Come on folks, let's bury the flogged horse, put the issue to rest and accept that WD really is the
way forward, instead of holding back beneficial progress with unfounded complaint. In three years
time everyone will be looking back and wondering what all the fuss was about.
Nuala O'Rourkc
I realise that there are many letters floating around about this hot topic but I feel I really must add
my twopcnnywotih.
1 particularly liked Stewart Holdcn's letter - it said it all. However, reading some of the views from
the dissenters regarding "uncounted (= not cast) votes", I couldn't help but think (giggle) -just
remind me - were we trying to elect the President of the USA[1]? I thought we just wanted to
heal the rift and at the same time add all those nice little words that WD players have been getting
away with for so long now? As we used to say in 'Norn Iron' (think about it) 'Catch a grip!'
The whole reason for the way forward is that we'll all start singing from the same hymn sheet (so
what's a few mixed metaphors between friends'.'). In one of the letters, a point was made that a low
proportion of Isle of Wight players played in WD. Like lots of other OSW players, I didn't make the
switch earlier due to Scrabble Club commitments and this was probably the reason why the
percentage WD players was so low in previous events[2]. From my own personal point of view it
was so nice to be able to play WD at MK in November 2000 and I look forward to the gradual (!!)
increase in WD games in 2001.
[I] Suggestion to Committee: No recounts of proxy papers or chads!!
[2] I hasten to add that I don't think the proportion was low cos' I hadn't switched - though Mike says
it is a fair point!
George Gruner
Although I agree with most of the comments in the Product Review of the Franklin Scrabble*
Master, I have found that the Jumble Game is a very useful practice tool for spotting anagrams
QUICKLY - vital for timed games. In a random selection of 30 entries today, the computer came
up with PALATIS, CHILIED, FIL1TAR, PORTCUR, BYLAQUE. Not so easy to see the answers
immediately. And as for coming up with AAAGMMT, the answer is certainly an unusual word.
I think most of us have some difficulty in seeing anagrams quickly (colleagues with stratospheric
ratings cxccptcd) and for me it is worth having a pockctable tool for £20 which allows me to
practice at odd moments during the day.
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Raymond Tate
I too attended the ABSP AGM and cannot agree with Molly's assertion that "...the motion was
passed under intense pressure generated by a select few aspiring to World Championship status...".
If I remember correctly the first statement at the meeting was made by Syd Bcrgcr, who did not
personally favour the adoption of World Dictionary, but who spoke so eloquently and in such a
reasonable manner that the tone was set thereafter and the AGM proceeded in an altogether less
fractious and inflammatory than I imagined possible. As to her comment that "... SOWPODS has
been voted in (by 154 of the 650 members of the ABSP!)..." I would argue that "SOWPODS was
opposed by 37 of the 650 members of the ABSP!"
The implication from these two opposing statements is, nevertheless, inherently false as we cannot
assume the voting intentions of the approx 400 ABSP members who did not cast a vote. All we can
say is that they did not think the issue important enough, or have strong feelings cither way to
exercise their proxy.
Molly finally goes on to say "Personally I would prefer to play with words which ARE in Chambers
Dictionary...". Personally I feel the main problem with the word source is not the words which ARE
in, but those which ARE NOT in. For example when a new player arrives at your club and comes up
with the excellent 'spot' of GOODBYE for a bonus. "I'm sorry", you say," but that's not an
allowable word in Scrabble here. However, if we were playing in Jerusalem it would be perfectly
acceptable!!" You then counter with WYSIWYG, which your erstwhile club member thinks is you
showing them your horrid collection of tiles till you explain that it is a perfectly valid word, being
the computer acronym for What You See Is What You Get.
The erstwhile club member decides that Scrabble is not for them! - this also encases in a nutshell
why I've always been in favour of the adoption of WD, not because it would favour a select few, but
because the word source would become far more consistent. Can anyone think of any other
sport/game where the basic rules are altered depending on the location? Finally, I'd just like to say
that there are very few words in English today that are actually English & the language is a hotch
potch of most of the other languages of the world, e.g. would anyone object to playing sauna,
bonsai, etc.
Ed:. Yes, Syd Berger desen-es praise indeed for his wise words at the beginning of the AGM. As
regards words NOT IN: oxer the years in my capacity as a Secretary of a Scrabble Club at least
25% of the visitors I have seen at clubs will play either ET or ED on their first club attendance new club players rarely play bonus words on their first club evening. What I found was that these
players did not usually return to the club which as any club Secretary knows is a great shame - it is
not easy to attract new club players.
Peter Dean
Some players were reluctant to change from 0SW3 to OSW4 because there were so few changes.
Now they are reluctant to change to OSWI for the opposite reason! It is true that there are 12 extra 2
letter words, 104 3's, 371 4's, and even nearly 2,200 7 letter words. The advantage of changing is
that many of these are words you will have tried, and been surprised to have disallowed. In 1997 I
sent Chambers nearly 300 such words, but only SPINAGE got included in OSW4. Just to take a few
examples, you may have tried some of the following:- ADVISEE, AVO1DER, BONGOES,
BRAILLE, BUR1ERS, CANDLER, DOORMAN, DOTTERS, DUSTPAN, ENCODER, EVILEST,
FERULED, FLINTED, GUSTILY or GUTSILY, HERDERS, HINTERS, IMPALER, INBUILT,
INSOFAR, LADLERS, MATINGS, NEGATOR, NESTLER, NOTEPAD, OUTSEEN, RAINILY,
SEADOGS, STR1DER, TAILERS, TEAROOM, TIDIERS or USEABLE. Now you will be able to
play them all with impunity!
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Chris Finlay
Who has decided that the penalty challenge should be debated again? Do the committee need
reminding of the AGM at Milton Keyncs in November 1999 where motion 6.4.1 to allow penalty
points for incorrect challenges was defeated 40-200. 6.4.2. motion for loss of tum was also
defeated, they mustered only _17 this time with 223 against. This hardly seems to me a debate that
should be raised again, having got over the Sowpods issues it seems the elite want to cause
further acrimony.
For someone rated like myself- 150-160 - the prospect of facing the top
players and with the burden of a penalty challenge seems most unfair.
I have been in earshot of conversations over the years where players actually boast about what they
have got away with. I feel any move towards penalty challenges would encourage bluff and deceit.
If there is a penalty challenge motion at any future AGM I urge the grass root members to vote
against any change, even if it has been watered down. Once again I ask the question: why should
the committee give any more time to penalty challenge when the grass root players clearly do not
want it?
Ed: Chris. I trust you have read Pete Finley's article which should allay any fears you may have
regarding penalty challenges. Being a committee member myself I can tell you that the committee
do not need reminding ofany of the points in your letter.
Michael Partner
I refer to the letter from Stewart Holden in the December issue.
Whilst ABSP membership is open
to anyone I am sure there arc many regular players who are not even aware of our organisation.
Approximately 1000 players have a listed rating and therefore attend tournaments on a fairly regular
basis.
This means that over 40% of the rated players do not belong to the ABSP, 250 players
competed in the Southern Counties League last year of which about 55% did not have a listed rating.
I am sure they would not like to be described as 'casual twicc-a-month non-tournament players'.
These players arc dedicated competitors who would be deeply offended by being dismissed as twice
a month players. They are not able to respond as they arc not aware of what is being written due to
the limited number of dedicated players who actually belong to the ABSP.
Below this tier of player there arc the many club members who play every week at their club and at
other times. The local club at Catcrham was only started last May and already we have just
concluded the first club league. Most players attend every week and are keen to learn. However
upon discussing the new World Dictionary they voted 100% against. Many players arc keen to learn
the meaning of words and this becomes impossible with a reference book containing non-Chambers
words. We must not overlook the new club members as they are the life blood of development of
Scrabble and without new members and clubs the outlook will be poor.
Whilst I will be playing to the new dictionary, when the time comes, my complaint is that there
should have been a recent vote of all club members at OSW4 was only adopted in January 2000
following the vole at the 1999 AGM. This should have been a straight vote, do you wish to play to
OSW 4 or OSWI (World Dictionary). Finally 0SW4 players were happy to play alongside World
Dictionary players last year with both sections being rated and this despite the vote at the 1998
AGM when 200 members voted in favour of OSW 4. Why cannot OSW4 tournaments continue to
be rated and thus avoid the conflict of views?
Ed: Hie Way Forward has been developed by the committee to avoid the conflict of views and bring
the Association together. It is a shame that many club members do not join the Association and they
could then vote on important issues.
Ross Mackenzie
I feel 1 must respond to Michael Partner's letter featured in the December magazine. He points out
that only 154 out of a total membership of about 600 voted positively for The Way Forward, and
suggests that this means the other 446-odd members don't want to adopt World Dictionary. It must
be iterated that only 37 out of the same 600 actively voted against it. I generally assume that anyone
who abstains from a vote, and anyone who doesn't vote, is indifferent to the outcome: this means in
this case that only 37 members should be significantly disappointed when The Way Forward motion
was passed. However, it is true that this ignores the many club players who arc not members of the
ABSP. To them I would say: Don't Panic. It's clear from previous letters that many people overrate
the difference between playing OSW4 and World Dictionary. I don't currently play World
Dictionary myself, but from what 1 have heard from those who do, very few moves are made that
would be disallowed in OSW4. Ignoring moves using the 11 non-OSW4 two-letter words, I think
many World Dictionary games would be indistinguishable from OSW4 games. Moreover, strategy is
still as important as, if not more important than, vocabulary, and strategy is mainly unaffected by
choice of dictionary. Add to this that there arc no words in OSW4 that cannot be played using World
Dictionary, and I think most people will find their game little affected by the change of dictionary. 1
would therefore encourage clubs with a majority of non-ABSP members to adopt World Dictionary.
F.d: Adjudicating at tournaments has proven to me that most players would benefitfrom playing to
the World Dictionary - there are so many times that OSW players play WD only words.
Peter Sinie
In his letter in the December issue Stewart Holden presents the views of the small coterie of higher
rated players who have for some years been promoting the change to Sowpods in magazines, at
tournaments, in committee meetings and on the Internet. He claims they are forward thinking and
open minded and were seeking this change for purely altruistic reasons and indeed their stance could
even be considered "sublime". He dismisses the ABSP members who did not vote on the issue as
'apathetic' bunch who got what they deserve and the 4500 other Scrabble players in Britain who are
not ABSP members arc 'casual twice a month, non-toumament players' whose views are not worth
considering. Indeed he goes further by stating that it would be 'ridiculous' to listen to anything they
might say and expects them to switch to Sowpods simply because the ABSP has moved in this
direction. As one of those members he brands as selfish stalwarts who rarely voice an opinion and
arc therefore flawed in their concern that this 'move forward' is not in the best interests of Scrabble
in Britain, I would point out that 'World Dictionary' is a spin term coined by his coterie to make
Sowpods seem more palatable and that the USA, the strongest Scrabble playing nation in the world,
has strongly rejected any thought of adopting Sowpods. Furthermore, France, the second largest
Scrabble Federation in the world with 11,000 members, resolutely refuses to consider a 'World
Dictionary". I repeat my view that the small highly rated coterie who engineered this change are
wrong and the majority of Scrabble players in Britain would prefer to play to our British OSW4.
Time will tell who is right.
Christine Cartman
Paul and I were saddened to hear of the death of Lucy. She was a great lady, and despite her age and
hearing and walking difficulties obviously enjoyed life to the full. I remember two or three years ago
after the Isle of Wight tournament we were going to Southampton anyway so we gave her a lift. The
following Christmas, what arrived on our doorstep? A beautiful plant- compliments of Lucy. We
only knew her for about the last five years of her life but got to know her quite well at different
Scrabble events. I remember her saying a year or so ago that Scrabble is a lovely hobby. I totally
agree with her and I'm sure others will also. I know she will be greatly missed by many people and
our thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this time.
TOURNAMENT REPORTS
Swansea Matchplav - 18/11/2000 report by Robert Johnston
Sixty-six players met at the Gorseinon Institute for the fourth Swansea Matchplay. Once again, the
event ran smoothly under the able direction of Gareth Williams.
The two divisions comprised of 32 in Div.A and 34 in Div. B. The deciding fifth game in Div. A
became a showdown between Lydncy team-mates, Chris Davison and Pete Liggett, with the former
narrowly clinching victory by 31 points. In Div.B
Gloucester's Mary Adams defeated Newport's
Gail Allen by just 18 points to secure overall top position.
Among the permissible words challenged svas: COZENING, YOJANA, RUNIC, PACTION,
BRAZENS, QUATRAIN, OLIVINE, STOUNING, JAUNTIE and SPAEMEN. In the third game in
Div. A Martin Sheehan had SQUIRTED as a fortunate nine-timer worth 203 points.
May I extend my thanks to all who supported the tournament.
Division A
Division B
1. Chris Davison
5
+510
1. Mary Adams
5
2. Sue
4
+305
2. John Ball
4
+386
3. Jean Rappitt
4
+285
3. Gail Allen
4
+240
4. Pete Liggett
4
+253
4. Anne Richards
4
5. Chris Fenwick
4
+173
5. Norman Partridge 4
Bowman
+345
+203
+137
North East Club Matchplav report by Martin Thompson
Was played at the CSSC Sports Clubhouse in Newcastle on December 3rd. It is a six team round
robin event where each match is the best of three rubbers. The number I ranked player plays their
No 1 counterpart and so on. Placings were decided by the number of team wins followed by
individual wins and then spread. An exciting format. Could this be the future of the national team
tournament, with a regional final followed by a national final?
I Cleveland B
+374 4
21'eterlee
+ 83 3
3 Newcastle
4 Cleveland A
+293 3
+1542
5 Darlington
-412 2
6 DSS Newcastle
-492 1
SOUTHEND ON SEA 6 JANUARY 2001 report by Evelyn Wallace
The first Southend on Sea Tournament was also the first tournament played under the latest
OSW/World Dictionary rules where players had to choose which authority to play by. The Southend
area had been covered by snow and ice the previous weekend causing concern but our day dawned
bright and clear. Southend on Sea Club has been running for just 18 months and although we are a
small club our members are all keen players and helped with various aspects of the tournament. My
daughter Laura deserves special thanks for running the computer programme whilst home from
University. The tournament had 70 players on the day (three had cancelled due to illness) with six
games each played, the day ran to time after a few minutes delay whilst waiting for a player who
failed to turn up and didn't even phone me. A raffle raised £100 for a nearby centre run by
MENCAP. The local press took an interest in the tournament and took photos of Scrabble play. An
article and photos will appear in the Evening Echo. Nick Jenkins scored 238 points for
QUELLERS/SEDATIONS. I would also like to add that we were very grateful for the support and
encouragement from other tournament organisers.
DIVISION A
DIVISION B
DIVISION C
George Gruner 6 +630
June Clark 5 +274
Joyce Welton 6 +632
Chris Keeley 5 +506
Ken Bird 5 +145
Sheila Anderson 5 +545
Austin Shin 4 +74
Joan Rees 5 +98
Adrian Noller 5 +482
Ratings
Evelyn Wallace 3+26
Derek Bower 5+71 Marian Hamer 4+3
Nunn's Numbers Answers from Issue 75
A = 6 B = 26 C = 25 D = 24 E = 5 F = 23 G = 22 H = 21 1 = 8 J = 20 K=19 L=18 M=17
N=16 0 = 7P = 9Q=IOR=1IS=1T=12U = 2V=13W = 3X=14Y = 4Z=15
Ed: Nunn 's Numbers is on holdfor a while
Not a crossword, but probably a bit irritating
Clue 1: A healthy hole in the ground? (4)
Clue 2: Headwear after tea? That's it! (4)
Clue 3: Saw, looking back, how it used to be (3)
Clue 4: A letter from a surprising source (1)
Clue S: A single web site folds, we hear, and is finished (8)
Clue 6: Sounds like a band, but it's rubbish (S)
Clue 7: In off, or at least something to do with it (2)
Clue 8: Another time, perhaps? (4)
Nick Deller
Answer on the back page
10
Weighted RaUngi at at
16.01.2001
Rtg Nairn
200 SmitheranUJrctt
200 Webb.David
169
168
Mairey.Frankie
BIoomberg.MarUn
157
I'hillips.Jancl
157
Smilli.Norman
168
Hawkins.Chris
156
BrighlMargarct
168
Howtlljohn
156
Evans.Angcla
168
167
WatwiclcWilma
Cohcn.Philip
156
156
Fox.Gary
Jolinson.Pauline
167
Gibsonjanc
156
Nyman.Lcs
Filher.Andrew
167
Grcenaway.Helcn
156
aRouikcMike
197
Peny,Andrew
167
Healon.Debbie
156
Quinc.Malcolm
196
NymaaMatfc
167
Kcndu.David
156
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196 Suunons,AlUn
191 CocluWrew
167
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155
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167
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191
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167
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198
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167
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155
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191
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166
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155
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190
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166
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155
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166
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155
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154
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165
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154
154
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Dunlop.John
165
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154
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185
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185
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165
165
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Sindair.Alan
154
154
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Sadler.Alison
184 Gipson,Helen
184 Kirkjeny
165
164
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154
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153
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164
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163
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153
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153
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182
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163
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152
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163
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152
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181
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163
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152
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181
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162
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152
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180
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Lalliam.Davina
Morgan-Thomas.Rulh
Harding.Giaham
Shenkin.David
152
180
162
162
179
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179
178
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162
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152
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161
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152
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161
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152
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178
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161
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152
152
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Swallow.Ivan
160
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152
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177
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160
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151
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177
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160
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151
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177 Jacobsjakc
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159
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151
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151
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176 Witli^Mike
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159
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151
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159
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151
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175 Cuter.Geny
176
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159
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150
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175
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150
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174
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159
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150
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174
174
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159
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150
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158
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173
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158
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158
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158
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158
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158
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149
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171
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158
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148
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171
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148
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171 Richbnd.Robert
170 CsnsfleliUoycc
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148
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170
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148
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PoiUMarco
170
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157
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148
169
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157
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148
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148
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141
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148
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141
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148
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Bcrgcr.Adricnnc
141
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Smilh.Maijoric
141
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134
141
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134
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141
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141
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140
140
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140
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134
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SwallowJean
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133
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133
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133
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147
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147 MilchclLHclcn
147 Sosjch.Abraham
147 Synnoll.Kcvin
147 Thomson.Maria
147
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146
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140 LalchenvHelen
140 MacmillaruBrian
135
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134
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Brauml.Jaitct
134
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134
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134
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McKeown.Eddie
Drapcr.Elizabcth
Flood.Vein
Pralcii.Mauro
146 Bnindell.Loirae
146 Buckingham.Graham
140
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133
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139
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133
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146 Fairlcss.Pam
146 Frankland.Hcathcr
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146 Jones.Hclcn
139
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139
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138
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132
132
132
132
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132
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132
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132
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131
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131
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131
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131
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131
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130
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138
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146
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138
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146
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138
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138
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138
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14S IlineltSheila
145 McLeod.Lois
145
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145
145
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Tliompsoii.Joscf
145
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138 Watson.Lcsley
137 Dcckmann.Vivicn
137 BradfordXinda
137 Bridjjc.Jean
137 CIianibciIain.Morag
144
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137
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144
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137
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144
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144
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137 Gunn,Agnes
137 LloydJoy
144
137
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130 Cbidwick.Shirley
130 Fislicrjill
137 Sclhis.KeM*n
130
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137
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130
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137
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130
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143
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136
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143
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136
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129
129
143 Bctteridgclan
136
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129
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143 CrancEdelle
143 EadcYvonne
143 Makcr.Graham
143 McNulty.Kate
143 Smilh.Carol
136 EncamacionJ'riscilla
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143
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142
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142
142
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136
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136
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129
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129
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129
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129
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136 OdeianaJVdesamni
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136 TodlRita
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129
129
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142 Straughanjudy
142 Tolcber.Stephanic
142 Woodward.Richanl
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129 TatcJulie
135
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128
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128
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141
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135
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141
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141
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135
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141
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135
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141
141
141
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Cliurchcr.Dorotliy
Dosscll.Cliris
135
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128
128
128
128
128
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Milfordjanct
135
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128
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135
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128
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136
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12
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120
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114
127
120
120
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RodwelLBrenda
114
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114
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120
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120
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114 Terry.Elizabcth
114 Tozeland. Alice
119
Allcn.Gail
113
EntcsuPcter
119
119
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Balding.Betty
113
113
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Lindcck.l'clcr
Cruickshank.Healher
127 Skinner.Miriene
126 AshursuPeter
126
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126 Brown,Jessie
126 Golding.Ann
126
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Lefley.Marjoric
126 Hunting.Peler
126 JolliffcShcila
119
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113
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119
Gcrshon.Joyce
113
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126
126
125
125
125
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Sienkiewicz,Carol
Alexander.Etta
Ball,Sue
Birdsall.Hi!ary
119
119
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Hislop.Marjorie
112
Anderson,Eilcen2
112
KenUBarbara
119
119
Hodgejoy
Hollingworth.Roma
112
Lindsay.Irene
112
May.Stuart
119
ltotLHeather
112
Orr.Mary
125
Buckley.Karcn
119
Walton.Sandra
112
Quiglcy.May
125
Greenaway.Lisa
118
Ashwin.Brcnda
125
Hall.Pctcr
118
Barr.Maureen
112
112
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White.Jacqui
125
125
125
125
125
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LyesJim
Madeley,Fay
Rugman.Kitty
Skinner.Stan
118
Benton.Betty
111
Brookcs.Lyn
118
Jonesjill
118
Kingham.Ann
111
111
Coleman.Ann
Dwycr.Eve
118
Laker.Lilly
111
Phillips.David
118
Lindsay.Mary
111
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124
124
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Davies.Ceridwen
118
McLean.lsabelle
110
Bigg,Margaret
118
Reesjoan
110
Bullock.Sue
124
Dyer.Jill
118
Shaw.Malcolm
110
Cox.Gordon
124
Foster.Eileen
118
StreeuDoris
110
Davis.Don
124
French.David
118
Thonus.Peter
110
Edwards.Petcr
124
124
Golder.Sharon
Harding,Mavis
118
Windsor.Pamela
110
Fletcher.Daphnc
117
Aked.Melanie
110
Flood.Ruby
124 Marshjoe
124 Thompson.Suc
117
Angell.Shirley
110
Harrison,John
117
Booth-Millard.Shcila
110 JohnstoncJacqueline
124 Walker-Firth,Cynthia
124 Wilsonjune
117
Brownjohn
117
Buckleyjean
123
Beckwith.Samantha
117
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110 Millinglon.Evc
110 Rceve.Shcila
110 Sandler.Helen
123
123
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Brown.Maurice
117
Jonesjohn
110
117
LancMolly
110 TutLSheila
123
BymcMartin
109
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ClilTonLJennifer
117
117
Reading.David
123
Rockley.Pat
109
Canman.Paul
123 CowicHelcn
123 Cross.Verily
123 GranUBarbara
123 Holland.Mike
116
AUwood.Alice
116
Bakewcll.Jean
116
116
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Buik.Winnie
109
109
109
Ellisjoan
Gibbons.Wiir
Jones,Angic
109
Morris.Dorcen
123
Irons,Margaret
116
Choularton.Mabcl
109
Nadin.Alice
123
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Vye.Amy
Newnun.George
Tempcst,Edith
Edwards.Peter2
Garrett,Marjorie
109
123
123
116
116
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WalLSheila
Davics.Florence
PagcMarigold
Tlionias.Philip
Gillespic.Christinc
Canipbell.Ann
123
123
122
116
116
115
109
108
115
Glass.Una
108
108
108
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Higgins.Kallileen
Jarvis.Joyce
122
Dymock.Jcan
115
Granl,Carol
108
Marsdcn.Rulh
122
122
122
GillotuMaijoric
Kelly.Pcter
Price.Joan
115
Hamsonjill
108
Moss.Miriam
115
Kelly.Phil
108
Pritchard,Alison
115
Lishalc.Rosalyn
108
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122
122
122
122
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Steadman,Pau)
Stockwcll.Monica
Wilson.Sheena
115
Marcus.Frcda
108
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IIS
IIS
Morris.Helen
Osbom.Celia
107
Aves,Pauline
121
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PolhilKHelen
White,Margarct
Youngjudy
Allen.Elizabeth
Browner.Bcryl
ClaricGarry
Patton.Olivia
Siggers.Mary
Sinclair.Hatry
TcbbutUo
Bowcr.Dcrck
Charlton.Paul
Fellows.Florence
121
121
121
120
120
120
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IIS
115
115
107
107
107
107
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107
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114
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107
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114
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107
Macdonald.Margaret
114
Gibbons.Kathy
107
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114
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107
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13
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Widc.Chris
106
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99
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86
106
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99
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106
106
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Nicliolsoii.Chrislinc
98
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86 Tliompson.ilclni
85 E-dwankDorothy
lid wards. Kalpli
98
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84
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106
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98
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84
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106
106
106
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Wanl.Kallilccn
WishanXoma
98
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97
97
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Colliusoit.Uiu
83
83
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C'raiii.Marujrcl
83
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106
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97
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82
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105
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97
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82
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105
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97
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105
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97
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79
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105
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97
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105
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105
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79
78
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Canicroii.Calh
97
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78
96
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78
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CutscnsJoan
Mca»y.Ilcily
105
105
104
104
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Ward.Nancy
llalUohn
FlcminttJiattura
96
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77
96
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77
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96 Titompson.Noiah
95
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77
77
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Stanlrai.Shcila
104
104
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95
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95
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77 Williaim.misabctli
76 Shiclls.Mary
104
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95
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75
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104
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104
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Walkcr.Annu
95
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74
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95
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70
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03
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102
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102
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101
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91
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01
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101
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101
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100
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93
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92
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92
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92
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85
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87 Brookcs.RichanJ
87 McJIiiirsl.AuJrey
87
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86
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I Jcrranlily.Michael
ABSP MEMBER INTERVIEW
In September last year Robert Richland was a contestant on Who Wants to
Clivc Spate was his chosen Phonc-A-Fricnd.
Be a Millionaire and
Everybody I know in the Scrabble fraternity watched his appearance with
To find out more about his appearance I asked Robert the
great interest.
following questions.
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I know that you do a mean impression of Chris Tarrant.
Do you think you matched up to the real thing?
No.
I could never "out-Tarrant" the real thing.
Chrio Torrent
Robert Richland
My impressions tend to be little soundbites rather
than overblown dialogues. So my CT soundbite is little more than his laugh (hh-hurrrr!). Chris
Tarrant is exactly the same offscreen as on; you can never quite predict what he's going to say or do
(much the same as on his Capital Radio breakfast shows), but tic is a very funny and quick-witted
person.
Chris Tarrant seemed very interested in your unique talent of hearing a date and knowing
what was Number I in the pop charts on that day. How did you develop this skill and more
importantly, why?
My pop music knowledge really started in earnest in the mid-1970's whilst listening to the then
current charts and those of yesteryear (via Jimmy Savile's 'Double Top 10 Show'). As for my date
party-trick (give me a date and I'll tell you the day of the week it was) well that was probably out of
sheer boredom as a 10 year old leafing through a pile of old Beano comics and noting the date on
each cover, seeing a pattern emerge year upon year and using pure photographic memory from then
on.
What did it feel like sitting in that Millionaire scat in front of an audience of over 10 million
viewers?
It was daunting (an "am I really here?!" feeling), but not as nerve-wracking as the 24-hour wait I
had between the two shows, the first of which ended when I'd only reached £300.
Swinging my
legs back and forth in the "hot-seat" is testament to my nerves!
When you were asked "The Basque countries are situated in which mountain range?" was
Clive Spate your first option and how many phone a friends were you allowed?
Clive was recommended by at least three other Scrabble players who I'd shortlisted to be a phonc-a-
friend so that was good enough for me - he certainly didn't disappoint! Neither, I am sure, would
have Helen Grayson (my other Scrabble phone-a-friend) on that question - it was a matter of who
was in my subconscious mind at the time. I was allowed six phonc-a-friends, carefully selected so
that each was strong in at least one subject.
How many times had you applied to appear on the show? Several - over 80 phone calls.
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What was the hardest part of your appearance, the fastest finger first always looks difficult to
me.
Fastest finger first was never a problem - it was making agonising decisions about using a lifeline
that was the hardest part - asking the audience to tell me a red snapper was a fish, I've no regrets
about- but I could have held back my other lifelines a little longer (you have unlimited time on each
question). If I had worked out my thought processes aloud (instead of freezing and saying nothing) I
may well have gone further, but who knows?
If you had been the first person on the show to win the million what would you have done with
the money?
Probably sold my taxi and flown around the world playing Scrabble!
This is not your first or indeed second notable win in the media. What were the others?
Winning £46 worth of TV licence stamps on Radio 2*s "Spot the Intro" in 1984. I thought it a good
idea to throw in when each record was a hit and where it reached in the charts. DJ David Hamilton
was fascinated and so was The Daily Star and The News of the World -1 even shared a page with a
topless Linda Lusardi! Five years later in 1989 I won a Fiat Panda car by winning the "UK Music
Game Challenge" on Capital Radio - again David Hamilton was the DJ.
Will you now be applying to appear on The Weakest Link?
I've absolutely NO intention of going on that show - my school days were painful enough!
And to finish Robert, to date what have been your most memorable moment(s) in Scrabble?
Last year's Summer matchplay win, coming 4* at the 1990 NSC, playing at the USA Nationals also
in 1990 and several verbal gaffes such as the time when I mistook someone's wife for their mother
at a London League match (name withheld to protect the innocent!).
/ am sure all our readers wish Robert success in his future game show appearances.
POSTAL SCRABBLE
If you want to play players that you usually do not see or meet at
tournaments why not start playing postal Scrabble? Contact Kathy Rush on
01928 733565 for details.
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FSL 2000 -Final Score
All the 2000 results are now in, here is the FSL full classified check:
Manager
Margaret Pritchett
80
Pete Finley
78.5 M Nyman , B Smitheram, A Saldanha, S Kaniimathi
A Fisher, A Perry, F Awowade, K Khoshnaw, D Dennis
Brett Smitheram
Penny Downer 1
Andrew Cook
Martin Reed
Peter Thomas
Phil Nelkon
Clive Spate
Andrew Fisher
Chris Wide
Stewart Holden
Janet Phillips
Robert Richland
Paul Allan
Barry Grossman
77.5
76.5
76
75.5
75.5
75
74.5
74.5
74.5
73.5
73
72.5
72
70.5
A Fisher, A Perry, G Williams, D Francis, R Richland, R Evans
M Nyman, A Perry, C Spate, R Evans
A Davis, A Fisher, G Williams, D Dennis
M Nyman, A Perry, F Awowade, P Finley, D Dennis
B Smitheram, M Nyman, A Saldanha, D Dennis
B Smitheram, A Saldanha, R Byers, F Awowade, N Scott, L Mackay
A Fisher, C Spate, R Byers, S Kantimathi, D Dennis, L Mackay, N Scott, P Downer
B Smitheram, A Fisher, R Byers, D Dennis, L Mackay
B Smitheram, A Fisher, R Byers, P Downer, D Dennis
B Smilheram, A Cook, E Simpson, D Dennis
B Smilheram, A Peny, F Awowade, J Jacobs, S Perry
B Smitheram, A Fisher, R Byers, D Francis, L Mackay
A Davis, A Perry, A Saldanha, G Polhill, N Scott. L Mackay, R Evans
A Fisher, A Perry, F Awowade, B Violett, B Grossman, L Mackay
Terry Kirk
Richard Evans
B Smitheram, A Fisher, R Byers, L Mackay, M Thomas
M Nyman, T Kirk, A Saldanha, R Bycrs, D Dennis, P Downer
Penny Downer 2
Steve Perry
Wayne Kelly
Andrew Perry
70.5
69.5
69.5
69
68
66.5
Karl Khoshnaw
65
M Nyman, D Webb, K Khoshnaw, P Downer, D Francis
Zo6 Davis
Amy Byme
Peter Ernest
Mike O'Rourke
Chris Hawkins
Nick Dcller
63.5
62.5
62
61
57.5
55.5
A
A
A
A
B
B
June Edwards
Barrie Hall
53.5 B Smitheram, D Acton, B Violeti, G Thomas, D Dennis, J Mcleod
47 D Acton, H Gipson, F Awowade, B Violett, N Thompson, I Wool Icy, V Beckmann
A Fisher, D Acton, G Williams, M Fowkes
B Smitheram, A Perry, T Kirk, J Jacobs, D Dennis
D Webb, A Simmons, H Gipson, D Dennis
A Fisher, A Perry, H Gipson, J Jacobs, D Dennis
Davis, F Awowade, P Nelkon, A Saldanha, G Polhill, P Downer
Fisher, A Perry, T Kirk, J Jacobs, R Richland, W Warwick
Davis, A Perry, T Kirk, J Jacobs, D Dennis, D Shenkin
Fisher, D Acton, R Byers, J Jacobs, M Fowkes
Smitheram, M Nyman, J Jacobs, B Violctt, L Mackay
Smitheram, A Perry, J Jacobs, D Green, L Mackay, M Post, P Downer, S Perry
Milton Keynes was the last substantial set of results to be collected. There were some later results,
but these did not affect the top spots. MK was notable for causing the rapid descent of some leading
players, rather than great upsurges. Di Dennis, for so long the season's bargain buy, dropped a
couple of places, hitting many teams hard (though she still represented a high valuc-for-moncy
rating). Femi Awowade also had a mediocre tournament (by his standards), but despite this,
manageress Margaret Pritchctt managed to hold on to the top spot she gained from the Islc-of-Wight
results. Pete Finley jumped a massive 11 places after MK almost without effort (he didn't have Di in
his team), and takes the number two spot. The bronze position goes to Brett Smitheram, the two
points gained from picking Darryl Francis proving crucial (so not such a useless scrimshankcr after
all!)
It has been fascinating to watch the ever-changing shape of the FSL. Five teams have, at some stage,
occupied the top spot - Pete Finley, Andrew Cook, Wayne Kelly, Steve Perry, and finally Margaret
Pritchet. Many more have been in the top three at some time or other. Andrew Cook's team achieved
the There are four "five pencers" in the scoring as at January 1st 2001, two of which are non-UK
residents (Sam Kantimathi and Chrys Placca). The other two arc the aforementioned Di and Darryl.
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Amy Wilcox could have scored highly, only she does not have enough games to her name to be
given an official rating (30 being the minimum).
John Grayson wins the "yc-of-little-faith" award for being the unpicked player representing the best
value for money (other than Chrys Placca, whom managers could be forgiven for overlooking). John
was originally valued at 20p, and finished the season with a value of 19 points, though no managers
saw fit to include him in their team. Maybe he won't be so ostracized in 2001.
I calculate that there arc two possible ways of getting the optimum score for your £1.25 - Allan
Simmons, Andrew Perry, John Grayson, Gary Polhill, Chrys Placca, Sam Kantimathi, Di Dennis
and Darryl Francis together score 106.5 points. The same score can be achieved by substituting
Allan Simmons and Darryl Francis with Andrew Fisher.
Prizes: 1st - £17.50 (Margaret Pritchett) 2nd - £12.50 (Pete Finley) 3rd - £7.50 (Brett Smitheram)
That's it for 2000. I will produce the costings for the 2001 FSL in due course. In the meantime, have
a happy new year.
Credits: Thanks to Andrew Fisher for supplying the ratings, and to Barry Grossman for allowing me
to steal his original FSL idea.
LONDON LEAGUE DRIVES
If ever you are feeling bored on a Sunday afternoon and are in need of a game of
Scrabble why not try a London League Drive? There are two venues for the
drives, Hendon and Chigwell so if you are in the London area give Mauro Pratesi
a ring on 02085 662902 for dates and times of drives.
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Wonderful Web World or www.
For anybody who has Internet access viewing websites dedicated to
Scrabble is a must. One of my favourite sites is Lawren Freebody's
website and one of the features I like most about Lawren's site is the
photo library.
Let's find out a little more about this site from
Lawren herself...
As a complete newbie to website design, I started this site with the
intention of promoting and encouraging Scrabble play internationally
through the unification of the two word sources, OSW and OTaCWL, so the site is very pro
SOWPODS. Since I have spent quite a good deal of time in England and have played in a couple of
tournaments
and
many
"friendlies"
with
English
SOWPODS
players, 1 have devoted much of the site to the English Scrabble scene. In the photo section arc
Scrabble related photo albums from my trips to England as well as other photos contributed by
English players. For the benefit of American players wishing to learn SOWPODS, I have included
lists of the OSW-only twos and threes, with short definitions I have created based on definitions
provided in Chambers dictionary. Hopefully seeing the definitions to such words as OO and CH will
help debunk the myth many American players seem to believe that the OSW-only words are "nonwords!"
Also featured on the site arc humor files I've collected from Scrabble mail lists (check out
"SOWPODS is a Girl's Best Friend"), memorable games (sec Ivan Oddcat's 683 game), a live
Scrabble chat room, and the largest collection of topical word lists to be found on the web. Like
most websites, traffic was slow at first but has grown considerably. Last month the site was
visited by people in 16 different time zones! 1 look forward to the time when (here arc no national
boundaries in Scrabble based on word source, and if the website contributes to that end in any way,
I'll feel my work was a success. Lawren's home page ...
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complete djdy fcttag of sttclei. c&ck en "Scrabble In The Hrws* m the nte stdex \o ihc Irtl
SOWPODS ROCS!
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Edgeways
Part
III
Stewart
Holden
Ah... the festive season comes to an end and it's straight back to work for those of us
striving to bring you another miniature tome of wit and wisdom. I'm glad so many people enjoyed
the last issue, especially the name list - I was a little concerned that someone might take exception
to their word, but instead a few people asked me why their own rude result had been left out! I've
been asked to produce more things of a similar nature, so hopefully this issue will prove equally
entertaining. If anyone has any ideas for what might make an amusing article then please tell me!
Scots word wizard Ray Tatc has been lying in a bullock's hide behind a waterfall and has
divined a variety of word lists, and this month I've picked his Welsh words to share with you. Top
player Andrew Davis has also provided an invaluable guide to the best new WD 7-lettcr words.
What's more I've included a puzzle with a £5 book token attached for the best answer, and there are
a couple of other items to keep you amused and entertained until the next time.
I've been very grateful to the small number of people who have sent me things so far, but I
could still do with any contributions which readers are prepared to come up with.
Finally, a word about the transition to WD taking place this year and the resulting content
of Edgeways. It is my belief that this section of the magazine is a useful learning tool for players of
all levels and so there will be a variety of articles appearing here over the coming year designed to
introduce the new words in a friendly and manageable way - please make use of these as a good
way of getting used to these few new additions. Hopefully most people will come to realise that
there isn't much to it, anyway. All US words appearing until July will be marked $.
With that theme in mind...
PUZZLE #5:
Back to the old "can you tell the difference?" game... six of them are British, six arc
American and three aren't any good anywhere - which is which?
ANTIGAY
ANTIGUN
ANYPLACE
DOGLIKE
FRUG
HEATRASH
ODOR
PERCENT
PHONEBOX
BEEST1NG
JOYRIDE
SWITS
COBWEBBY
LIONLIKE
WOORARA
PUZZLE #6:
A recent question on ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? asked for the total value of
all the tiles in a Scrabble set - can you work it out? Oh go on then, you can havefour choices...
a) 151
b) 187
c) 198
d) 222
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Raymond Tate's latest endeavour is all the words he could find which we've taken from
the Welsh language at one point or another and have made it into The Chambers Dictionary'- Those
which take an -S on the end are marked with an asterisk:
MEANING
AWDL*
I An ode which conforms to Bardic verse
BACH*
Affectionate form of address
BOYO*
(slang) A boy, a young man
BRO*
A place for which one feels great affinity
CISTVAEN*
(archaeol.) A cist
CORGI*
A Welsh breed of dog
cromlech*
A prehistoric stone circle
CRWTH*
An old stringed instrument
CWM'
A valley or glen; (geol.) A cirque or corrie
CYNGHANEDD*
A system of sound correspondence used in verse
DEUDDARN*
A dresser or sideboard in two stages
EISTEDDFOD*
A music / poetry 7 drama competition
EISTEDDFODIC
Pertaining to an eisteddfodd
GAMBO*
A simple farm cart or hay wagon
GORSEDD*
A meeting of bards and druids
GWINIAD*
A whitefish$, found especially in Bala Lake in Wales
GWYNIAD*
GWINIAD
HWYL*
Divine inspiration in oratory; emotional fervour
KISTVAEN*
(archaeol.) A cist
pendragon*
An ancient British supreme chief
pennILl
In literature, a verse or stanza
penTllion
The only plural of PENNILL (note the single N)
SEWEN'
SEWIN'
A sea-trout grilse
i SEWEN
TORGOCH*
The red-bellied char
TRIDARN*
A dresser with three tiers or stages
TWP
Dim-witted or stupid
WUS (pi -ES)
A term used to address a companion or pal; a mate or pal
WUSS(pl-ES)
WUS
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PUZZLE #7:
Win a £5 book token!!
What is the maximum score you can achieve by playing consecutive US 7-letter words?
The main word of each turn must be exactly 7 letters long (not necessarily a bonus), and be word
newtoOSWIE.
The example below scores a total of 1070, including 10 taken off for the leftover tiles
(HNNV) - I'm sure you can do much better than this! The highest scoring game to reach me by
Friday 16lh March will receive a £5 book token.
a b
1
BRACHIA
2
MOJARRA
3
BAILOUT
4
ZOOGLEA
5
SKYDIVE
DOGFACE
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
REEQUIP
ISODOSE
ANTIGUN
10
10
OINOMEL
11
■ I, i
\m\
I
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11
12
12
13
13
k
i m n o
HCf,FOP, WHO
WROTE TH£ FUST
CMCTIONWSYT
TK£ FIRST ONC.
Reproduced from Forwords magazine with kind permission
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65
94
92
88
97
127
ANTIFLU
16
20
64
RETWIsT
69
RETYPES
98
-HNNV
-10
Total
1070
14
15
80
170
PUZZLE #8:
Another position from Improve Your (lame by Allan Simmons and Paul Lamford.
abcdefghijkimno
J [A][Bj[HJ[MJ[QJ[SJiyj fl
abcdefghijkimno
Can you find two plays which score exactly 45?
Can you find a play that scores a few more than 45?
Now over to Andy Davis for an invaluable guide to the most useful new 7-lcttcr words:
It has often been said (and I would heartily agree) that it is possible to hold your own in
World Dictionary Scrabble merely with a sound knowledge ofthe two and three-letter words.
That said, it does not hurl to add an extra string to your bow with a selection of useful
seven-letter words. The following is a list of fifty or so US-only sevens, which I have found
invaluable. Ifyou consider words like A TEBRIN and ETESIAN to be an essential part of a Scrabble
player's vocabulary, then there is no reason not to learn the following.
I have split the words into two sections - firstly, US-only sevens which are formed by
adding a letter to the most useful six-letter sets, and secondly, the top 20 US-only sevens not covered
by the above, simply by the likelihood ofdrawing them from a full bag oftiles.
I have placed in brackets any end-hooks after each word. Definitions arc gleaned from
OSPD. Also, I have only included words with no valid OSW anagrams, so there is no place for the
likes of ARENITE in this article. Here goes...
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Part 1: US-only sevens from the top 25 6-letter sets
SATINE (2nd)
+ H = SHEITAN (S) =SHAITAN, an evil spirit, and STHENIA (S) excessive energy
+ X = ANTISEX opposed to sexual activity, and SEXTAIN (S) a stanza with six lines
RAINED (4"1)
+ N=
NARDINE pertaining to NARD, a fragrant ointment
+ E=
ALIENER (S) = ALIENOR, one that transfers properly
+ A=
AEROSAT (S) a traffic control satellite
NAILER (7th)
ORATES (10th)
TONIEStll*)
+ I =
INOSITE (S) = INOSITOL, an alcohol
+ X= TOXINES, = TOXINS
EARING (14*)
+A=
+Z=
ANERGIA (S) = ANERGY, lack of energy (opposite of STHENIA?)
ZINGARE plural of ZINGARA, a female gypsy (NB male versions ZINGARI &
ZINGARO respectively)
ENTAIL (15*)
+ K=
ANTLIKE urn, like an ant
+ X =
RADIXES = RADICES, plural of RADIX, a root
+E=
+ F=
+G=
ESTRONE (S), an estrogen (don't forget the O- front hook)
FRONTES plural of FRONS, the upper anterior portion of an insect's head (!!)
TONGERS plural of TONGER, one that tongs, would you believe.
RAISED (16*)
TONERS (17*)
SENORA(I8*)
+ E=
ARENOSE sandy
+ R=
SERRANO (S) a small hot pepper
+ U=
ARENOUS = ARENOSE
INTERS (20'h)
+ H =
RAILED (21")
+U=
LOITER (22nd)
HINTERS plural of HINTER, one that hints
UREDIAL pertaining to a UREDIUM, a fungal spore producer
+V=
OVERLIT past tense of OVERLIGHT, to light too much, one would assume
+Z=
ZLOTIES = ZLOTYS, dosh from Poland
OLITES (24th)
SALINE (25"")
+ K = ALKINES a type of chemical compound
+ L=
+O=
AINSELL(S) own self
ANISOLE (S) a chemical (at last! A valid anagram of the phoney SEALION)
+ W = LAWINES = LAUWINES, avalanches
+ Y= ELYSIAN delightful!
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Part 2 : High-probability US-only sevens not covered above
These are the top 20, listed in descending order of probability
AENORTU
= OUTEARN (S)
to surpass in earning
ADEIINT
= INEDITA
unpublished scribblings
ADINORT
= DIATRON (S)
a type of circuitry design
AEGNORT = NEGATOR (S,Y)
AEIMNOT = AMN1OTE (S)
one that negates
a vertebrate that develops an aninion during the embryonic
stage (obviously!)
AINORTU
= RAINOUT (S)
rainy nuclear fallout
AEELNOS
= ENOLASE (S)
an enzyme
DEEILOR
=REO1LED
past tense of REOIL, fairly self-explanatory, 1 hope.
EEILNOS
ADENOOT
EEINORR
ADEGIRT
= OLEINES
= TRIAGED
plural of OLEINE = OLEIN, the liquid portion of a fat
any of a group of predacious insects
comparative of ONERY = ORNERY, stubborn
past tense of TRIAGE, to assess a patient in a casualty
AEGINTU
milk)
AEEGILT
= UNITAGE (S)
an amount in units (not to be confused with a popular brand of
= EGALITE (S)
what the French associate with liberte and fratcrnitc
AABEIOR
= AEROBIA
useful vowel-dumper, plural of AEROB1UM, same as
= ODONATE (S)
= ONERIER
department
AEROBE
ADEGORT = GAROTED
ADEIMNO = AMIDONE (S)
ADEIORV
= AVOIDER (S)
yet another variant spelling of GAROTTED
a chemical
two for the price of one! A VOIDER, 1 would assume is
obvious, AVODIRE
AVODIRE (S)
AEGNOST
= ONSTAGE
being that well-known African tree
theatrical term meaning not offstage. Note that it is an
adjective
= EPINAOI
AEIINOP
rear vestibule
another useful vowel-dumper, this is the plural of EPINAOS, a
Well, that's your lot for now. I could go on indefinitely, but the line must be drawn
somewhere. I'm sure there arc loads more which hardened world dictionary players would consider
equally useful.
Maybe next time... Andrew Davis
RANDOM TEASERS:
These were well received last time, so here arc five more random trivia questions:
1.
2.
3.
To whom did Gyles Brandreth give a Scrabble set as a wedding present in 1973?
Which Irish winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature wrote a poem called "Scrabble"
dedicated to his archaeologist friend with whom he used to play?
How does Canadian player Zev Kaufmann keep score on the Jewish Sabbath day?
4.
5.
How many "O" tiles arc there in an Italian Scrabble set?
Who presented the prizes at the 1995 World Championships in London?
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YOURPAGE
Strategically placed after Edgeways, this page is for you to work your
answers out on to any puzzles in The Last Word or to perfect your sentence
for the £25 Competition page. Remember: I like Scrabble because .... (no
more than 20 words).
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In this new feature I will be speaking to Scrabble players around the world and finding out what the
Scrabble scene is like in their country.
To start the feature 1 have asked David Delicata to let us
know what it is like playing Scrabble in Malta. David is an Association member and has played at
the Stoke Rochford event in 1999 and at the Nottingham Nomads in 2000.
LETTER FROM ABROAD
MALTA
The Malta Scrabblers' Club was founded in 1984. Few individuals answered an advert that Angelc
Andrews and Catherine Patiniott put in the Times of Malta on the 13th of May 1984. However, they
were determined to help build a successful venture where members can relax in the company of like-
minded Scrabblers. Angclc Andrews, the first President of the Club, together with the committee
had seen to the drafting of the statute and to the organisation of friendly games and competitions.
The challenge was to gain the attention of prestigious companies like British Airways and Marsovin
who would support our leagues. Another headache would be the obtaining of suitable hotel premises
on our budget. In the Club's infancy, we were guests of various leading hotels and restaurants.
Today we are located at the Best Western Grand Hotel Les Lapin, which is situated in the centre of
the island.
Very hardworking committees led by President Mr Mario Seychell since 1989 have persevered year
after year to increase both the finances of the Club and the opportunities for championship and
prestige. We have enjoyed National media coverage and have made it to the International
Championships. In fact, Malta's main ambassador for the World Championships over the past
decade has been Peter Elboume, by all means the greatest Maltese Scrabble player ever.
Elbournc
has participated in all the World Championships since 1991 and has as always placed very well.
Two other local Scrabble stars who have made it to the World are Mario Saliba in 1997 and 1999,
and Owen Bondin in 1999.
During the year, the Malta Scrabblcr's Club organises S one-day tournaments, each consisting of
seven rounds played on Swiss system. Besides, three longer tournaments arc held in summer,
autumn, and most important of all, the winter league that is better known as the National League.
The National League is by far the most interesting and most intriguing of all tournaments. This
year's national league started on the 15th January and will last for about four months. Divisions I
and II consist of 14 players each. In each division, every player will play all others twice on each
match-day, and two rounds. A massive total of 52 matches per player! The first two in Division I
will be eligible to represent Malta in this year's World Championship. Division III consist of 9
players that will meet round-robin on three rounds. Finally, Division IV consists of 8 newcomers.
Forty-five participants in this year's National League is by far a new record in any single
tournament!
In 1997, the Malta Scrabblcrs' Club, thanks to Mr Joe F Micallcf, introduced an electronic rating
system, which is based on the Australian Rating system.
As at the end of 2000, the top five players
in the National Ratings read as follows: Peter Elbournc (1616), David Delicata (1606), Sammy
Mangion (1SS6), Mario Saliba (1548), and Joe F Micallef (1536).
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As in the UK, Malta is now overcoming the dictionary dilemma. The OSPD, (American Dictionary)
had been in use ever since the Club's foundation. However, during (he Annual General Meeting of
1999 it was unanimously decided that the OSW (English Dictionary) should be introduced as soon
as possible. This was to be done in three stages. During mid-1999 the Club's Scrabble Dictionary
would consist of the OSPD + any two lettered words to be found in OSW only. In mid-2000 the
OSW thrce-lettcrcd words were introduced to compliment what had been used during the previous
year. As from May 2001, the Malta Scrabbler's Club will be allowing the entire OSW dictionary, so
to form SOWPODS. This strategy has worked 100%, and was probably the best way of ensuring
that the implementation of the SOWPODS dictionary would not be delayed any longer.
As a club we have dedicated time to charitable marathons. In fact one of the greatest feats was
accomplished by Nicky Vella Laurcnti and myself in August 1999. Both played 30 games of non
stop Scrabble which lasted for 33 hours. This feat was also recognised by the national media.
Together we have shared many moments of excitement and disappointment. We have witnessed the
development of success on a personal level of the many individuals who have grown with the Malta
Scrabblers" Club. For the past seventeen years Scrabble has become one of the most important
activities in our lives, and we hope it remain like this forever. We will welcome all those of you
who may visit the Maltese Islands in the future, and you may feel free to contact me by e-mail at:
(laviiklclfti inullanel.net
Best regards
David
SCRABBLE FOR FUN
Why not contact Liz Barber on 01142 862632 to find out more
about these unrated events in Scarborough, Weymouth,
Eastbourne, Torquay and Bournemouth which take place
throughout the year.
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£25 COMPETITION PAGE £25
PLACE THE FACE
You've played them or seen them at tournaments, but who arc they? Send your
answer to the editor stating your full name and address for receipt of your £25. Just
in case there is a tie on this also complete the following sentence in no more than 20
words: I like Scrabble because
Editor's decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Many thanks
Many thanks
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Forthcoming Tournaments
Each tournament approved for rating will get a listing including: date, number of games and contact
details. For one day tournaments, further details will be given as regards pricing, start times etc, to
allow members to utilise the generic entry form.
Note to Entrants
These rules apply to all tournaments
The entry cost of all rated tournaments includes the ratings levy
•
Positions are determined on win and spread unless otherwise stated
•
Smoking is not permitted in the playing area(s)
•
You will normally be placed in a division equivalent to your rating or ability. You may request
to enter a higher division but the Tournament Organiser reserves the right to reject your
request.
•
•
Entries are at the sole discretion of the Tournament Organiser.
You must always include a SAE with your entry for application.
•
Please arrive on time
TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORMS
Over the last few years, people have grown accustomed to the fact that their magazine will not be
stuffed full of flyers for individual tournaments, but that the tournament details are given in each
copy of the magazine from the ratings approval stage to the actual tournament. Armed with this
information, members could then utilise the generic entry form lo enter a tournament. What this has
meant in practise is that in some cases the only fully blown entry form for a tournament has been
that one which is used for ratings approval.
In recognising this fact, and to simplify the task of all organisers, a generic form is available, as a
Microsoft Word document, which only requires slight amendment for dates, venues etc to be
acceptable as an A5 size entry form.
This template is available from Ian Bum.
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©
Nottingham Nomads (16 games)
Saturday 3"1 - Sunday 4th February
Contact
S
01642-823282
Invitational Event
Clive Spate
0115-920-0208
North East Masters
Sunday 18* February
Peterlee Provincial
Sunday 11 February
Contact
m
Martin Thompson
0191-285-3367
Contact
Samantha Bcckwith
Invitational Event
S
0191-586-6436
Invitational Event
Leicester West End (5 games)
Saturday 24 February
Edinburgh (5 games)
Saturday 10th February
Contact
®
Marjoric Smith
0116-255-1176
Contact
Bryce Potter
Venue
Leicester West End Neighbourhood
S
031-556-3959
Centre, Andrews Street, Leicester
Registration 10:15
First game 10:45
2/3 divisional tournament.
Tea/Coffee available at points during the day but
lunch is not provided.
Entry costs:
£11.00
/com.
Venue
St Peter's Church Hall, Newington,
Edinburg
Registration 09:45
First game
10:30
Departure
17:30
Buffet Lunch Included
Leicester West End (cont)
Entry costs:
£13.50
Deduct 50p if bringing a clock
Cheques payable to Waverley Care and sent to
Bryce Potter, Waverley Care Trust, 4a Royal
Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB
This tournament is run under the auspices of the
Edinburgh Scrabble Club for Waverley Care Trust.
Please return entries by 31 December 2000
Deduct 50p if bringing clock
Deduct 50p if ABSP member
Cheques payable to Leicester West End Scrabble
Club MP Event and sent to Marjoric Smith, 9
Brazil Street, Leicester, LE2 7JA
Lothian (5 games)
Saturday 24 February
West Sussex (5 games)
Sunday 18 February
Contact
Peter Hall
©
01903-717571
Contact
Alan Sinclair
@
0131-669-7316
Venue
Liberton Kirk Halls, Kirkgate,
Edinburgh
Registration 10:15
First game
11:00
Venue
Field Place, The Boulevard, Worthing
Registration
09:45
First game 10:30
Departure 17:30
4 divisional tournament.
Tea/Coffee available all day but lunch is not
provided.
Entry costs:
£12.00
Departure 17:30
Tea/Coffee available throughout the day with
finger buffet provided at lunchtime.
Entry costs:
£11.00
Cheques payable to Alan Sinclair and sent to Alan
Sinclair, 19 Duddingstone Avenue, Edinburgh,
EH15 1SJ
Add 50p if not ABSP member
Cheques payable to Rustington Scrabble Club and
Hampshire Open (6 games)
sent to Peter Hall, 11 Biscay Close, Littlehampton,
Sunday 25 February
Contact Terry Hollington
West Sussex, BN17 6SW
Cleveland Challenge
Sunday 18 February
Contact Pauline Johnson
©
023-9279-1319
Venue
Andover Leisure Centre, Andover
Registration 09:00
First game
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10:00
Departure
18:15
Scottish Masters (11 games)
Tea/Coffee available between games. Buffet
Saturday lO^-Sunday 1 llh March
lunch is provided.
Entry costs:
£ 12.00(no discounts)
Cheques payable to Terry Hollington and
sent to him at 27 Karen Avenue, Portsmouth,
PO6 2HR
Neil Scott
®
01224-639291
Invitational Event
East Sussex (5 games)
Saturday 10 March
Contact Roy Miller
Newcastle DSS (S games)
Sunday 4 March
Contact
Contact
S
01323-849476
Venue
Hailsham Community Hall, Vicarage
Road, Hailsham
Registration 09:30
First game
John Harrison
10:30
©
0191-243-4682
Venue
Civil Service Sports Club, Darsley
Park, Whitlcy Road, Longbenlon, Newcastle
Tea/Coflee available at points during the day but
upon Tyne
Deduct SOp if bringing clock
Registration 09:00
Entry costs:
£11.00
Deduct SOp if ABSP member
First game
Cheques payable to South Downs Scrabble
Club and sent to Roy Miller, 12, Marshfoot
Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2JR
10:30
Tea/Coffee available throughout the day.
Buffet lunch is provided.
Entry costs:
£11.00
Cheques payable to John Harrison and sent
to John Harrison, 37 Glendale Close, Chapel
Park. Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 ISD
Romford (6 games)
Saturday 17 March
Contact
Cindy Hollycr
®
01277-822050
Venue
Bishop's Hall Centre (Opposite
Brentwood Centre) Brentwood, Essex
Registration 09:30
First game
Swindon (5 games)
Sunday 4 March
Contact
Steve Perry
S
Venue
01367-244757
Nationwide Building Society Head
Departure
18:00
Tea/Coffee available at paints during the day but
Entry costs:
£12.00
Office, Swindon, Wiltshire
Cheques payable to Romford Scrabble Club
and sent to Cindy Hollycr, 78 Pcartree Lane,
Doddinghurst, Brentwood, Essex, CM 15
Charity event, proceeds going to Macmillan
Cancer relief
Registration 09:30
10:00
First game
0RH
10:30
Closing date for entries 3Id March 2001
Tea/Coffee available throughout the day,
finger buffet provided for lunch.
Entry costs:
£13.00
Jersey Weekend (10 games)
Saturday 1 ^-Sunday \8lhMarch
Jersey Weekday (20 games)
Cheques payable to Highworth Scrabble
Club Macmillan A/C and sent to Steve Perry,
29 Elm Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7
Contact
Steve Balment
®
01664-569623
Monday I9lh - Friday 24lh March
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Cheques payable to Melton St Mary's Scrabble
Club and sent to Steve Balment, 14 Thames Drive,
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0DS
ABSP Durham (11 games)
Saturday 24th -Sunday 25th March
Contact
Pete Finley
S
0191-565-4079
Newcastle (5 games)
Sunday 20 May
Southampton (5 games)
Contact
®
Sunday 1 April
Contact Alan Bailey
®
023-9238-4360
Venue
Rona Falconer
0191-273-8473
Venue
Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle
Registration 09:00
First game
10:30
Departure 17:15
Eastpoint Centre, Burgoyne Road,
Southampton, SO19 6PB
Registration
09:45
Tea/Coffee available between games. 3
First game 10:30
Departure 17:15
Tea/Coffee available at the start and between
rounds. Lunch is provided.
Entry costs:
£15.50
Cheques payable to Southampton Scrabble Club
and sent to Alan Bailey, 84 East Lodge Park,
course lunch is provided.
Entry costs:
£16.00
Cheques payable to Newcastle Scrabble Club and
sent to Rona Falconer, 18 Nuns Moor Crescent,
Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9BE
Portsmouth, PO6 IAQ
Newport (5 games)
Sunday 20 May
ABSP Easter Event (18 games)
Saturday H^-Monday 16* April
Contact
S
Andrew Davis
01932-247821
Builth Wells Scrabble Holiday
Clive Spate
S
0115-920-0208
Terry Jones
©
01633-775313
Venue
Malpas Community Centre, Pillmawr
Road, Newport, Gwent
Registration
09:45
First game
10:45
Lunch provided.
Entry costs:
£13.50 No discounts
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th April
Contact
Contact
Cheques payable to Newport Scrabble Club and
sent to Terry Jones, 5 Arlington Close, Newport,
South Wales, NP20 6QF
Closing date for entries 21st April 2001
Melton Mowbray (5 games)
Stoke Rochford (18 games)
Sunday 29 April
Saturday 26th-Monday 28th May
Contact
Steve Balment
®
01664-569623
Venue
Council Offices, Nottingham Road,
Contact
Christina French
©
01708-701578
Melton Mowbray
Registration
10:00
/com
Melton Mowbray (cont)
First game
10:45
Departure
Lincoln (5 games)
Saturday 9th June
18:00
2 divisional tournament (max 32 in each).
Tea/Coffee is available on arrival, at lunchtime
and after game 4. Lunch is not provided.
Entry costs:
£9.00
Contact
Teresa Hill
S
01427-838741
Venue
Sinsil Bank Community Centre,
Lincoln (at the football stadium)
Registration 10:15
First game
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10:45
Departure
17:30
Nottingham Nomads (16 games)
Entry costs:
£9.50
Add 50p if not an ABSP member
Contact
S
Saturday 4* - Sunday 5th August
Cheques payable to Lincoln Scrabble Club
Clive Spate
0115-920-0208
and sent to Teresa Hill, Granville, Heapham,
Nr Gainsborough, Lines, DN21 5PT
Havering (5 games)
Closing date for entries 19th May 2001
Saturday 22 September
Contact Cindy Hollyer
S
01277-822050
Peterlee Matchplay (5 games)
Venue
Bishop's Hall Centre (Opposite
Brentwood Centre) Brentwood, Essex
Registration 09:30
First game
10:00
Departure 18:00
3/4 divisional round robin tournament.
Entry costs:
£12.00
Sunday 10 June
Contact Samantha Beckwith
S
0191-586-6436
Venue
The White House Community Centre,
Eden Lane, Peterlee, Co Durham
Registration 10:00
First game
10:30
Departure
17:00
Entry costs:
£8.50
Cheques payable to Peterlee Scrabble Club and
sent (o Samantha Beckwith, 91 Hatfield Place,
Peterlee, Co. Durham, SR8 5SU.
Cheques payable to Havering Scrabble Club
and sent to Cindy Hollyer, 78 Peartree Lane,
Doddinghurst,
Brentwood,
Essex,
CM 15
0RH
Closing date for entries 9th September 2001
Middlesbrough (5 games)
Sunday 30 September
Contact Tony Davis
S
01642-293576
Luton (5 games)
Saturday 7th July
Contact
S
Adrian Nollcr
01582-656234
Venue
Venue
South Luton High School
Registration 09:30
First game
10:30
Departure 17:30
Tea/Coffee available at points during Ihe day but
Entry costs:
Registration 10:00
First game 10:45
Departure 17:30
Entry costs:
£8.50
Cheques payable to Cleveland Scrabble Club and
sent to Tony Davis, 13 Thames Road, Redcar,
£12.00
Cheques payable to Luton Scrabble Club and sent
to Adrian Noller, 1 Wendover Way, Luton, Beds,
Cleveland, TS10 1PW
LU2 7LS
Cleveland Challenge
Cleveland Challenge
Sunday 4 November
Sunday 22 July
Contact
Linthorpe Community Centre,
Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough
Contact
S
Pauline Johnson
®
01642-823282
Invitational Event
Pauline Johnson
01642-823282
Invitational Event
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ANSWERS:
Not a crossword • Well, that was a complete waste of time...
Puzzle #5:
British:
US-only:
Invalid:
ANTIGAY, COBWEBBY, LIONLIKE ODOR, SWITS, WOORARA.
ANTIGUN, ANYPLACE, DOGLIKE, FRUG, JOYRIDE, PERCENT.
BEESTING, HEATRASH, PHONEBOX.
Puzzle #6:
The answer is b) 187.
Puzzle #8:
SUBMERGE at A8 across and BUSHFIRE at C6 across both score 45 points.
HUSBANDRY at L4 down scores 47 points.
Teasers:
I. Princess Anne 2. Seamus Heaney 3. By placing a bookmark in an open book
4. There are fifteen 'O's in an Italian set 5. Rock musician Robert Palmer.
The deadline for the next issue is February 24th. Please sent contributions to:
Events information
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Essex RM2 5AU
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Word Pieces
Stewart Holden
Anything else
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127CarltonRoad
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Essex SS5 6LU
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Romford
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email: christinafrenchfiiIineone.net
Essex RM2 5AU
8 01708 701578
I would like to thank everybody who has contributed to this newsletter and also everybody who has wished me
well with editing The Last Word. It really helps when information is entailed to me so that I do not have to
retype your reports, letters, articles, etc. However, ifyou are emailing me can you please send your reports or
letters as attachments ifyou are using Word so all the text in the newsletter can be fully justified.
Primed by CKBAMERS. 6 Dudley Sireel. Luton LU2 0NT Telephone OIS82 733113
Fax: 01582 4041)1

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