WORD LISTS FOR SCRABBLE (tm) PLAYERS

I have decided to compile sets of word lists for my own amusement and  as  a
study aid to improve SCRABBLE (tm) playing skill. All the words in the lists
are contained in the   OFFICIAL   SCRABBLE PLAYERS DICTIONARY  (c) and   are
therefore 'legal' plays.

There are many possible  applications  for these  lists.   You may print out
portions of any one list or an entire list and memorize parts of it. You may
even use a laptop computer at club play or in a tournament to verify whether
a particularly unusual play is valid. You might use the enclosed EXTRACT.COM
utility to create your own word  lists  or  even to test odd combinations of
letters to list many of the plays possible with them.

I have found,  from  my    own  experience, that  forcible memorization   is
self-defeating. More effective  is  simply   learning    by repetition. Just
reviewing and reading  over the  word lists with NO effort to memorize works
best.

Having spent quite   a  few  hours  assembling these  lists and writing  the
EXTRACT.COM program, I would certainly be gratified to receive any feedback.
Note that I  am not specifically  asking for contributions, however, if  you
wish to send one it would be  most gratefully received.

All included word lists and  the EXTRACT.COM object code are herewith placed
in the Public Domain.  There is no restriction on their use and distribution.

Disclaimer
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I make no  representation  that the   word  lists   are    complete   and/or
all-inclusive.  Any errors present are the result  of typing mistakes and it
is the responsibility  of the user  to  verify  the   validity of  the words
included.  My own  liability is limited to the amount charged for the lists,
that is zero-point-zero.

06/91

M\Cooper
3138 Foster Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224-3934