


A new version of CSW is due out in 2011, but it hasn't yet been christened with an official title. ĬSW is often described as British, for historical reasons, but should really be thought of as the official International Scrabble Dictionary.Ī second edition of CSW has not yet been published, so no version number is needed. The dictionary containing CSW along with all the definitions is called Collins Official Scrabble Dictionary. Unlike its North American counterparts, CSW contains all valid Scrabble words from 2 to 15 letters in length.

Let me explain the most important options you're likely to come across.ĬSW Collins Scrabble Words - The official word list sanctioned by Mattel and WESPA and used in most countries outside of North America. Since you'll have to agree on which Scrabble words are valid before starting a game, you should familiarize yourself with the official Scrabble word list you're most likely to be offered. However, depending on whether you're playing on Facebook, ISC, or in an official Scrabble tournament, you'll find different terms and acronyms used to describe the available dictionaries. Many of the places you're likely to play Scrabble nowadays will use an 'official' Scrabble word list.
