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Our NZL-based Zebra Word Judge app is now available for Android (non-Apple) devices. You can download it from the Google Play Store. See installation instructions. Before you can use it, you will need to install the NZL21 (New Zealand Lexicon 2021) file. Apply to scrabblenz@gmail.com for a link to this file.

The versions for iOS (Apple devices such as iPhone) and Windows (PCs and laptops) are under development. We hope to get them to you soon. Note, all versions will include accessibility features for blind players.

A huge thank-you to Dylan Early for all his hard work in designing, developing and testing the app. It will allow us to continue word-judging using our own unexpurgated word source.

The NZ National Scrabble Championships 2022 were held in Christchurch on Queens Birthday weekend 4-6 June. Check the results here. The winners, place getters, and other awards that were presented at prize-giving at the conclusion of the NZ National Scrabble Championships 2022.

  • Joanne Craig (GM) – Championship Winner
  • Dylan Early (GM) – 2nd in A Grade
  • Cicely Bruce (GM) – 3rd in A Grade
  • Val Mills (E) – 1st in B Grade
  • Lorraine Van Veen – 2nd in B grade
  • Herb Ramsay – 3rd in B Grade
  • Selena Chan – 1st in C Grade
  • Clare Wall – 3rd in C Grade
  • Lyn Toka – 1st in D Grade
  • Heather Landon – 2nd in D Grade
  • Joanna Fox – 3rd in D Grade
  • Mandy Thorogood – 1st in E Grade
  • Megg Hewlett – 2nd in E Grade and winner of the “The Georgie” Trophy
  • Hannah Dodge – 3rd in E Grade
  • Howard Warner (Prez) awards Clare Wall her Life Membership Badge
  • Club Team Winners were from Christchurch Scrabble Club – Selena Chan, Megg Hewlett, and Joanna Fox.

Photos by Cathy Casey

Check out the widespread public interest in the NZ Scrabble scene in Media coverage.
Anyone, regardless of age or ability, can join one of our many friendly NZ Clubs, enjoy playing Scrabble with others, and improve their game.
See who has been winning the recent club, independent or national Tournaments.

To contact NZASP, email scrabblenz@gmail.com

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