Where to Play

Lucky Labrador Hawthorne

Most Sundays Noon–4 PM

915 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

All skill levels welcome. Check Facebook for schedule updates.

Soku Sushi & Noodle

Most Fridays 1:00–4:00 PM

19171 Willamette Dr, West Linn

Check Facebook for schedule. Food purchase suggested.

Lake Oswego Adult Community Center

Thursdays 1:00–4:00 PM

505 G Ave., Lake Oswego

Contact Ruth Hamilton: rehamilton44 at gmail.com

OSPD Casual / Informal Map Free
McMenamin’s on Broadway

Wednesdays 5:45 PM

Broadway & NE 15th, Lloyd District, Portland

OSPD Social Map Free
Lucky Labrador Beer Hall

Saturdays 6:00–8:00 PM

1945 NW Quimby St., Portland

OSPD Social Map Free

Tournaments

Dictionaries & Rules Quick-Reference

Portland has multiple Scrabble communities using different word lists and rule sets. Here’s a quick guide so you know what to expect at each venue.

NWL23

NASPA Word List 2023. The standard for rated competitive club and tournament play in North America. Used at the Portland Scrabble Club on Tuesday nights.

WOW24

WGPO Official Words 2024. A freely-licensed word list with a larger vocabulary than NWL. Used at Lucky Labrador (Sundays) and Soku Sushi (Fridays).

OSPD

Official Scrabble Players Dictionary. The older, widely-known dictionary used at casual and social games. A good starting point for home players.

NASPA vs. WGPO

NASPA (North American Scrabble Players Association) governs rated tournament play. WGPO (Word Game Players Organization) is an independent organization with open, freely-licensed word resources and a more relaxed competitive culture.