Scrabble Open at IIT Madras

The Word Games Club of IIT Madras invites you to be part of its flagship event, the Scrabble Open, to be held on 3rd April 2016. Note that this event is open to everyone to participate and that it is a team event. Teams of two are asked to take part. If you don't have a partner, we'll match you up with someone at the venue.
Prizes worth Rs. 20,000 are up for grabs, along with special prizes for the best college team and the best school team.

When: 3rd April, 2016, 9 AM

Where: HSB 352, IIT Madras

Point of Contact - Meghana at Meghana.palukuri@gmail.com

Register using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zXouo82DE0S48AsBQJ_vVNWSpz8NSbAcpQRyFVOpTwg/viewform 

Word of the Day - Straggly

Here is the word of the day from our students at the communicare club at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management:

Straggly

Meaning - Spreading out in different directions.

Usage - He was a tall, wiry man with straggly hair.

Anagrams - none
Front hook - none
Back hook - none

Bangalore Scrabble League Tournament 2016 - Standings as on March 24

The Bangalore Scrabble League Tournament 2016 is well underway. Here are the updated standings. Manju is on top so far:

Standings	Player	Handicap	Win	Loss	Spread	Average Game Score
1	MANJU	-45	19	5	1302	417
2	MOHSIN	-60	13	5	1022	420
3	SHANKAR	25	13	11	189	397
4	CHRIS	10	12	13	-451	379
5	SANJOY	-65	10	4	522	402
6	NUPUR	-20	7	3	139	390
7	LENNIE	-35	7	10	-375	364
8	RAJVEER	-55	6	1	783	455
9	SHAILAJA	15	6	10	-619	388
10	NALINI	-20	5	1	580	438
11	HARSH	45	4	5	147	411
12	SARAS	0	4	6	-123	401
13	NEELAM	10	4	4	-131	366
14	REX	-10	4	10	-518	370
15	ARVIND	10	4	10	-723	380
16	YASH	0	2	5	-226	370
17	DEEPA	40	2	8	-349	385
18	UMITA	-15	1	0	46	450
19	DIPANKAR	-35	1	3	-49	365
20	VASAVA	45	1	5	-550	343
21	VIDYA	15	0	1	-33	346
22	RADHIKA	-35	0	2	-113	374
23	GIRISH	40	0	2	-174	321
24	SHILPA	45	0	1	-296	284

Word of the Day - Bulwark

Here is the word of the day from our students at the communicare club at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management:

Bulwark

Meaning - a defensive wall; an object that acts as a shield.

Usage - If shots are fired at the presidential vehicle, the car’s bulletproof exterior will act as a bulwark.

Anagrams - none
Front hook - none
Back hook - S

Word of the Day - Evince

Here is the word of the day from our students at the Communicare Club at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management:

Evince

Meaning - a defensive wall; an object that acts as a shield.

Usage - If shots are fired at the presidential vehicle, the car’s bulletproof exterior will act as a bulwark.

Anagrams - none
Front hook - none
Back hook - S

Causeway Scrabble is Back

One of the most storied scrabble tournaments of this decade the Causeway Scrabble spectacle is back after a brief hiatus. Conducted by visionary Michael Tang, the 2016 edition of the tournament promises to have a plethora of the top scrabble talent in the world across divisions. Here are the details from Michael Tang:

Date: 30th November - 4th December 2016

Venue:  Berjaya Waterfront Hotel, Johor Bahru, Malaysia 
Dictionary:  CSW 15
Rules:  WESPA Version 3.0
Number of Games:  45
Ratings:  Based on Peak ratings from WESPAC 2015 till WSC 2016
Closing Date:  30th September 2016

Premier Division: 

Registration Fees:  US$300 

WESPA Peak Ratings: 1850 & above

Pairings:  KOTH with repeat for 45 games

Champion: US$10,000
1st Runner up: US$5,000
2nd Runner up: US$2,500
4th position: US$1,500
5th position: US$1,000
6th position: US$900
7th position: US$800
8th position: US$700
9th position: US$600
10th position: US$500Total: US$23,500 

Masters Division: 

Registration Fees: US$200 
WESPA Peak Ratings:1600 - 1849
Pairings: Swiss Pairings with No repeat each day from Day 1 to 4.  KOTH with repeats for Day 5
Champion: US$5,000
1st Runner up: US$2,500
2nd Runner up: US$1,500
4th position: US$1,000
5th position: US$900
6th position: US$800
7th position: US$700
8th position: US$600
9th position: US$500
10th position: US$400
Rating prize (Band 1600 - 1700): US$200
Total: US$15,100

Intermediate Division: 

Registration Fees: US$150 
WESPA Peak Ratings: 1300 - 1599
Pairings: Swiss Pairings with No repeat each day from Day 1 to 4.  KOTH with repeats for Day 5
Champion: US$3,000
1st Runner up: US$1,500
2nd Runner up: US$1,000
4th position: US$800
5th position: US$700
6th position: US$600
7th position: US$500
8th position: US$400
9th position: US$300
10th position: US$200
Rating Prize (Band 1300 - 1400): US$150
Total: US$9,150 

Open Division: US$125

WESPA Peak Ratings: 1299 & below
Pairings: Swiss Pairings with No repeat each day from Day 1 to 4.  KOTH with repeats for Day 5
Champion: US$2,000
1st Runner up: US$1,000
2nd Runner up: US$800
4th position: US$700
5th position: US$600
6th position: US$500
7th position: US$400
8th position: US$300
9th position: US$200
10th position: US$150
Rating Prize (Band 1000 - 1100): US$125
Rating Prize (Below 1000): US$125
Total: US$6,900

*Players can choose to play up by 1 Division**Where WESPA ratings is too low compared to the Local ratings, Organizer shall reserves the rights to make the final decision.