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For Scrabble enthusiasts, disputes often arise when a questionable word is played—whether it’s too modern, informal, or slang-like. The ultimate authority is The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, which has just updated its 7th edition with hundreds of fresh entries. Merriam-Webster, the dictionary’s curator, shares some highlights.
1. Bae
This affectionate term from AAL offers a compact way to score with two vowels in just three letters. The plural form, baes, is also valid.
2. Vax/Vaxx
An abbreviation for vaccine. With X being a high-scoring letter, terms like vaxxed or vaxxing can significantly boost your score.
3. Dox/Doxx
While revealing someone’s private details online is unethical, using this term in Scrabble is advantageous, thanks to the high-value X.
4. Boricua
A term referring to a Puerto Rican native, Boricua spans seven letters and could secure a 50-point bonus.
5. Zonkey
This zebra-donkey crossbreed can also be referred to as zedonk.
6. Dumpster
Originally a trademarked name for a garbage container, dumpster has now become a generic term in Scrabble.
7. Ambigram
An ambigram refers to a word or design that remains legible even when rotated or flipped (like transforming wow into mom).
8. Embiggen
Originating from The Simpsons, this term allows you to embiggen, or increase, your score.
9. Adulting
The act of behaving like a responsible adult is now a valid play.
10. Deepfake
A deceptive depiction of someone using manipulated images or videos, deepfake is sure to spark disputes. Unfortunately, it’s a legitimate word.
