Is that a word? from AA to ZZZ, the weird and wonderful language of scrabble?

"Scrabble® aficionados may know that both "Brr" and "Brrr" are legitimate plays, but what about everyday names like Peter, Carl, and Marge? They're not listed as proper nouns, but they are certainly playable. For lovers of Scrabble®, Bananagrams®, and Words with Friends®, this lively guide helps rea...

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Main Author: Bukszpan, David
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, c2012.
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