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The fourth edition of Scrabble in the Jungle returns in 2025 with the theme “Legacy Keepers”, promising another competitive and high-energy tournament experience. The event is NSF, WESPA, and PANASA rated and will be played using the CSW24 lexicon. Players will compete in 36 games (6 round-robin + 6 KOTH), with a ₦300,000 star prize on the line. Registration has been pegged at ₦20,000. • Date: 19th – 21st December 2025 • Venue: To be communicated (Lagos State) Scrabble athletes across the country are expected to attend what has now become one of Nigeria’s standout year-ending tournaments. More information will be shared as soon as the organizers release further updates.

  Delta Scrabble Club, in partnership with Delta Scrabblers in Diaspora, has officially announced the 2025 edition of the Scrabble Fiesta. The event is scheduled to hold on 26 December 2025 at Merchant Club, Enerhen–Warri, with games commencing at 9:00am. The one–day tournament will feature 10 rated games and is open to both licensed and unlicensed players. A total prize pool of ₦500,000 has been confirmed, with only 50 slots available. Registration Licensed players: ₦3,000 Unlicensed players: ₦8,000 Payments are to be made to the following account: Bank: Opay Account Number: 9014187055 Account Name: Larry Etuwa After payment, players are required to send proof of payment to 08061288946 (Emmanuel Ogiogio) on WhatsApp for confirmation. Registration closes on 25 December 2025 at 9:00am. Participants are reminded to come with clean Scrabble kits. Scrabblebiz will continue to provide updates as the event date approaches.

The World English-language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) has announced that its brand-new website is currently under construction and will be launching soon. The updated platform promises an interactive, intuitive, and highly user-friendly experience for players, officials, and Scrabble enthusiasts across the globe. This is your first paragraph text... This upgrade is expected to improve access to rankings, tournament information, resources, and community engagement tools creating a more connected ecosystem for competitive Scrabble. ...second to last paragraph... Final paragraph... ...middle paragraph... Scrabblebiz will provide further updates as WESPA moves closer to the official launch. For more information, visit:  WESPA

Jimoh Abdulmumin emerged champion of Scrabblemania 3.0, held December 5 - 7, 2025 at the Boulevard Palace, Monrovia, Liberia.  Jimoh Abdulmimim in the middle  The Nigerian star delivered a commanding performance across three days, finishing with an incredible 26 wins out of 30 games and a tournament-best +2612 spread. Abdulmumin maintained top form from Day 1 and closed the event with two straight wins in Round 30 to seal his title run. He was presented with the $2,000 winner’s cheque for his outstanding showing by the WESPA Chairman and PANASA President. Scrabblemania 3.0 featured some of West Africa’s strongest players, including Lukeman Owolabi, Charles Tachie, Cyril Umebiye, Sherif Malek, and Jonathan Wesley but Jimoh’s consistency and high-scoring play kept him firmly ahead of the field. Full standings and round-by-round results can be viewed here  SCRABBLEMENIA

2025 World Scrabble Championship, Accra Ghana: Summary of the Nigerian Green Locusts' Performance over Days 1 to 5 (PART B: Explanation of the Performance) ...Timi Woko🇳🇬 in table 1 at game 11. The first game Timi dropped at the WESPAC in Ghana was with Nigel Richards. (By Chinedu 'Sidespin' Thorpe Nosike Okwelogu, National Scrabble Champion, former Nigerian Scrabble #1, and Retired Deputy Director (Planning, Research, and Strategy), National Orientation Agency) 1. First of all, it is appropriate to recognise and applaud Barrister Timi Woko of Bayelsa State for his very praiseworthy feat of winning the First 10 Rounds of the World Scrabble Championship! He showed very uncommon resilience reminiscent of the potentials shown by yet another lawyer, Barrister Biodun Olaleru SAN in 1997. Timi's feat is being looked into by way of determining whether it is a World Scrabble Record performance. To put Timi Woko's exploits in proper perspective, it will be helpful to look ...

Team Nigeria has once again affirmed its global dominance in competitive Scrabble by emerging as the Best Country at the World English-language Scrabble Players Championship (WESPAC) 2025, held in Accra, Ghana. Team Nigeria🇳🇬 winner WESPA Championship 2025 The Nigerian contingent delivered a commanding performance across all rounds, finishing with the highest cumulative wins, an impressive points spread, and a consistency level that placed the country far ahead of other competing nations. The triumph in Accra marks another milestone for Nigeria, reinforcing its reputation as the leading Scrabble nation in the world. Nigeria excelled across the board, with players demonstrating high-level skill, discipline, and mental resilience. Key contributors from the national team recorded strong individual finishes that helped solidify the country’s overall standing at the championship. The team’s cohesion, preparation, and experience played a critical role in their victory, especially in a year...

Adam Logan vs Nigel Richards Adam Logan has emerged as the 2025 WESPAC World Scrabble Champion, securing a decisive 4 - 2 victory over Nigel Richards in the finals of the World English-Language Scrabble Players Association Championship that took place in Ghana. The Canadian mathematician and veteran wordsmith delivered a consistent, high-precision performance throughout the tournament, showcasing exceptional rack-management, strategic discipline, and endgame mastery. His win adds another major title to his remarkable career, having previously claimed the World Scrabble Championship in 2005. WESPAC 2025 brought together the strongest players in the world like, Weibin Toh, Timi Doko, Awolabi Lukman (the WESPA Chair) , Waseem from Pakistan, Timi Woko, but Logan’s composure and tactical strength placed him firmly above the pack. His final matchup against the legendary Nigel Richards who is widely regarded as the greatest scrabble player of all time was a show of elite fight for the trophy,...

The Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila Chess and Scrabble Grassroot Club is set to host another edition of its Monthly Training Session on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Block 28, Iponri Housing Estate, Surulere, Lagos. The event is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM prompt. This initiative continues to provide young minds with a platform to develop critical thinking, strategy, and discipline through the games of Scrabble and Chess. The club remains committed to its vision of building future leaders by nurturing talent at the grassroots level. The program is powered by Hon. Hakeem Olabode Akamo, Ph.D., whose continuous support and mentorship have been instrumental in sustaining this impactful project. Participants are encouraged to be part of this engaging session. It promises to be another step toward empowering the next generation through intellectual sports.

 In Scrabble, most players focus only on scoring high, but champions know that the real secret to winning consistently is board control and patterns.  Board control means shaping the game’s flow by deciding where words can be played, and what kind of plays your opponent is allowed to make. Every tile you place can open or close the board, and experts use this to limit opportunities while keeping scoring options for themselves. Board Patterns mean the ability to read the movement of the board and predict the scoring structure for possible big scorings.  Here’s how scrabble professionals secretly control the board: 1. They Close Dangerous Openings If a triple word score is exposed, a strong player doesn’t always go for points, they block it instead. That’s defensive Scrabble. 2. They Create Scoring Channels Experts build “lanes” where only they can score big often by playing parallel words that leave premium squares open for their next turn.  3. They Play with Tile Me...

Written by: Ebimunu Akintola (A Sociologist and scrabble enthusiast) For decades, Scrabble has evolved far beyond a living-room pastime. Tye records are there. It is a mental sport that demands logic, vocabulary mastery, pattern recognition, and strategic thinking and these are all the hallmarks of Olympic-level competition. Yet despite its global reach and structured governance, Scrabble remains outside the Olympic Games.  The question now is:  why not include it? Well, let me take you through this my few facts: 1. Scrabble Promotes Global Unity Through Language Just like football or athletics, scrabble brings together players from every continent. Whether in Lagos, London, Ireland, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, Kenya, South Africa, Australia, Las Vegas, India or Los Angeles, the game is played with the same board and the same rules. Its universality bridges linguistic and cultural gaps which are precisely the Olympic spirit of unity in diversity. Except otherwise. 2. True...

Scrabble Battle: Offensive vs Defensive? Wellington Jigereh vs Enoch Nwali Discover your Scrabble play style if you are not aware already! Are you an offensive player who goes for bingos or a defensive player who locks the board?  Join the fun and share your strategy on Scrabblebiz. Every Scrabble player has a unique style of play. While some thrive on big, bold plays, others prefer tight, strategic defenses that keep their opponents guessing. Offensive players go for high scores, premium squares, and flashy seven-letter bingos. Defensive players focus on controlling the board, blocking bonuses, and playing smart setups. No matter your side, both strategies make Scrabble exciting and unpredictable! Let us Hear From You Are you an attacker who loves explosive word scores? Or a blocker who takes pride in shutting down openings? 👉 Share your favorite move that perfectly shows your scrabble style! #ScrabbleFun #ScrabbleTalk #ScrabbleStrategy #ScrabblePlayers #WordGameCommunity #Scrabb...

The newly elected Nigerian Scrabble Federation President's official statement as he assumes office - Bright Idahosa  Over the years, Scrabble in Nigeria has evolved from a simple pastime into a celebrated sport that commands respect both nationally and internationally. This remarkable transformation did not happen overnight, it is the product of years of vision, dedication, and relentless effort from passionate individuals who have worked tirelessly to elevate the game we all love. Bright Idahosa NSF President  He further went on to appreciate the entire board:  At this moment, it is only fitting to recognize and appreciate everyone who has contributed to this inspiring journey: administrators, players, coaches, sponsors, and devoted enthusiasts. Your collective passion has built the strong foundation that today makes Nigeria a true powerhouse in the global Scrabble community. A special tribute goes to Engr. Toke Aka, the immediate past President of the Nigeria Scrabble F...

The Scrabble community in Bayelsa State is set to witness an exciting face-off as Ekowe Scrabble Club battles Peremabiri Scrabble Club in the 1st Edition of the Interclub Scrabble Match. The event will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2025, at the Civic Centre, Ekowe, SILGA, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.  This initiative marks a major step toward strengthening interclub collaboration and Scrabble development at the grassroots level in Bayelsa State. With attractive prizes, free registration, and community spirit at its core, the Interclub Scrabble match promises to be a thrilling event celebrating both competition and camaraderie.  This also is one of the ways scrabble is spreading across the rural areas of Nigeria and gathering more audience for the game.  Winner’s Prize: ₦100,000 Most Valuable Player: ₦30,000 1st Runner-Up: ₦20,000 2nd Runner-Up: ₦10,000 Rounds: 10 Players per Team: 7 (5 regular, 2 reserves) Each club captain is required to submit their team list to the T...

Scrabble is more than just a board game in Nigeria.  It is a tool that inspires learning, builds community, and raises national pride. Over the years, Nigeria has become one of the strongest Scrabble-playing nations in the world, producing world champions and nurturing some of the finest strategic minds. 1. Promoting Education and Literacy Scrabble encourages strong vocabulary skills and critical thinking. Many students who play Scrabble develop better spelling, reading comprehension, and quick reasoning. In several Nigerian schools, Scrabble is now part of co-curricular activities, helping young learners improve their English while having fun.  I remember meeting with Olatunde Oduwole (National Scrabble Champion 2016) a Gold Medalist 2022 NSFestival singles. This is a man of jam-packed vocabs you can never comprehend. His mastery in word placement and board controls coupled with his word power equals to nothing but what I call word-power-house. I will likely talk about him la...

The global Scrabble spotlight is currently shining brightly on Bangkok, Thailand, as the Bangkok International Crossword Game Championship 2025 (also known as the Thailand International/King’s Cup) officially kicks off. This prestigious tournament, running from October 11 - 13, 2025, is taking place at Paradise Park in Bangkok, and it is one of the largest Scrabble events in the world attracting elite players and millions of enthusiasts from across the globe. This is a Tournament with Royal Prestige.  The Bangkok International Championship is Thailand’s flagship Scrabble event, historically supported by the Thai monarchy. The winner of the top division traditionally receives a royal trophy, a symbol of honor and excellence in the Scrabble world. First launched decades ago as the Brand’s Crossword Game King’s Cup, the event has grown into an international mind-sport spectacle and a platform for language learning and youth development. This year’s edition features top international p...

The Nairobi National Scrabble Championship 2025 delivered an exciting weekend of wordplay and strategy as Kenya’s finest players converged at the Trademark Hotel for the 4th ECASA 2026 Qualifier. The event featured top-tier competition, strong performances, and defining moments that shaped the leaderboard right to the final round. Premier Division - Final Standings (After 18 Rounds) The Nairobi National Scrabble Championship remains a hallmark of excellence on the Kenyan Scrabble calendar. The 2025 edition combined top-level play, organization, and hospitality - setting the tone for future ECASA qualifiers. With ECASA 2026 qualification points on the line, every move counted. As always, the event proved that Kenya’s Scrabble community continues to thrive as one of Africa’s strongest word power networks. Photos:  Report by: Scrabble Kenya (via TSH v3.340) Source: scrabblekenya.com Published on: Scrabblebiz October 2025 Edition More photos...

The Scrabble Association of Ghana has officially opened the Ghana National Scrabble Championship 2025, a two-day event taking place in Accra from October 3 to 4, 2025. The tournament is powered by TSH (tournament software), with full coverage hosted on the event portal: Ghana Nationals 2025 Coverage. Dates: October 3 - 4, 2025. Venue: Accra, Ghana. Organizer: Scrabble Association of Ghana (SCAG) The event features a strong lineup of Ghana’s top players battling for the prestigious National Champion title.  Why It Matters The Ghana National Scrabble Championship is not only the country’s most important domestic tournament but also a key prelude to WESPAC 2025, the World English-Language Scrabble Players Championship, which Ghana will host in November. Performances here are expected to influence Ghana’s final squad and momentum ahead of welcoming the world stage. Follow the action here: Ghana Nationals 2025 Official Coverage

Scrabble lovers are in for an exciting time as the Lagos Unified Scrabble Meet is set to hold on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Poolside Pavilion, Rowe Park Sport Centre, Alagomeji, Yaba. The event is rated by both NSF and PANASA wherein it promises to be a thrilling gathering of word warriors gearing players for the WESPAC in Ghane. What to Expect Star Prize: ₦150,000 Registration Fee: ₦10,000 Number of Games: 10 rounds Food, drinks, music, and even swimming will be available to make the day more fun-filled. Participation Only 50 players will be admitted into this exclusive meet-up, making it one of the most competitive Scrabble events in Lagos this year. For Registration & Payment Bank: Access Bank Account Number: 0067109082 Account Name: Olumide Oyejide Confirmation: Send payment receipt to 08145489813bon WhatsApp only. The Lagos Unified Scrabble Meet is about building connections, enjoying the Scrabble community, and gearing players for the WESPAC in Ghane. If you are ready...