The gold-standard word study app. Anagram search, spaced-repetition flashcards (Cardbox), and Word Judge mode. Supports NWL2023 and CSW24. Free for NASPA members.

Browser-based timed anagram training. Fifty scrambled words per session, bingo marathons, probability-sorted lists, and custom uploads. Supports NWL and CSW lexicons.

Free downloadable word lists for NWL2023, NWL2018, and older lexicons, sorted by length and probability. Includes definitions, anagram sets, and a beginner's guide.

Printable quick-reference for the WOW24 (WGPO) lexicon: short words, high-probability plays, and key lists. Newcomers at our more competitive clubs are welcome to keep this handy during games.

Free Mac app by Seth Lipkin. Word lookup, pattern matching, word judge, and tournament timer. Supports NWL2023 and CSW24. Requires macOS 11+ on Apple Silicon or later.

Free, ad-free Android word study app by Dana Bell. Anagram, hook, pattern, stem, and word-builder searches with definitions stored locally (no internet required). Supports NWL23, WOW24, CSW24, and more.

A one-page score sheet with columns for tracking tile counts, scores, and per-round notes. Print double-sided for a full match. Designed by Mitch Bayersdorfer.

Hasbro-licensed checker using the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (NWL). Checks validity, gives definitions, and includes a rack-anagram word finder.

NASPA's own CGI-based word lookup against NWL2023. Simple and authoritative — enter any word for an instant valid/invalid ruling.

The leading modern competitive platform, run as a non-profit. Supports NWL2023 and more. Used for official NASPA online events and rated play.

Long-running (since 2001) server with a large global player base, 35+ skill-tiered bots, rated and casual games in multiple languages. Optional membership (~$29/yr) unlocks game analysis.

Free open-source client (Windows/Mac/Linux) for standard, Superscrabble, and 3D variants with online multiplayer and ratings. Highly configurable lexicon and board settings.

Curated YouTube video lessons from Grand Masters Kenji Matsumoto, Will Anderson, and Mack Meller. Three tiers — Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced — covering two-letter words, rack management, parallel plays, and tournament strategy.

Strategy site by top-rated North American player Kenji Matsumoto. Covers leaves, equity, endgame, and board vision. One of the most rigorous publicly available treatments of competitive Scrabble strategy.

Free open-source Scrabble AI and game analysis tool (Windows/Mac). Used by top players to review games and compare move equity. The same engine that powered ESPN's Scrabble Championship analysis.

A club-independent introduction to competitive Scrabble: what to expect at a club, how ratings work, what to study first, and links to word lists.

NASPA's index of endorsed study and play software, including Zyzzyva, TSH (tournament management), and other vetted tools for competitive players.

Governing body for tournament and club Scrabble in the US and Canada. Manages ratings, sanctions events, edits the NWL, and distributes Zyzzyva. Membership required for rated play.

Player-run alternative to NASPA, using Collins Scrabble Words. Organizes the annual Word Cup championship and regional events with an emphasis on community governance.

Directory of all NASPA-sanctioned clubs in North America, searchable by state or province, with meeting times and director contact info.

Complete listing of upcoming NASPA-sanctioned tournaments in the US and Canada, updated continuously. Essential for planning competitive play.

Search the full membership database by name, state, or country. View current ratings, membership status, and tournament history. Updated after each sanctioned event.

Estimate your new rating after a tournament based on current rating, opponents' ratings, and results. Handy for tracking progress toward division thresholds.

Upcoming WGPO-sanctioned events including the annual Word Cup. Covers Collins/CSW lexicon events across North America.