Practice Software

[Paul Kalumba]

Dear All,

If you have access to a computer and the Internet, you can get a lot of free study material/tools online. I will recommend a few below.

1. ZYZZYVA - This is a software which has the whole dictionary. You can use this software to check anagrams, patterns, sub-anagrams and to carry out words check during games. You can download Zyzzyva from www.zyzzyva.net. It is an invaluable resource for anyone who intends to rapidly improve their game. Zyzzyva has a version that runs Windows, Mac OS and Linux Operating Systems. Best of all, Zyzzyva also has a version that runs on iPhone. If you own an iPhone, you can download it from your apps store. Best of all, ZYZZYVA is FREE.

2. QUACKLE - This is a computer Scrabble Software. It is the strongest scrabble software program I have come across. It has artificial intelligence and strong analysis. You can download it FREE from http://people.csail.mit.edu/jasonkb/quackle/

3. BLABERRY USERS - You can download an Anagram program called ANAGRAMMATIST from Appworld. It is an anagramming program/Word Checker Software.

4. WINDOWS MOBILE - If you have a smart phone running Windows Mobile, You can search for "LEXPERT for Windows Mobile". It is an anagramming program/Word Checker Software.

5. iPHONE USERS - If you own an iphone, there are many programs to help you with your scrabble study/play. I personally use a program called ZARF. You can download it from appstore. I also use ZYZZYVA for iphone , and i have stated above where you can get this software.

6. ANDROID PHONE - You can download Judgeword from Marketplace. It is a word judge software. I dont use android devices so I am not sure if there is anagramming software. My guess is that there should be one. Search your Marketplace. What I cannot guarantee is whether it will be free.

7. Online Play - One of the best places to practice scrabble online is www.isc.ro. 

I hope you will find the above resources helpful. Should you have any problems is getting the software, I am happy to help.

Regards,

Paul