THE thrill of getting a Q on a triple-word score. The joy of putting down all seven letters and getting a 50-point bonus. The agony of having a tray full of vowels. The oh-yeah of going out first and receiving the value of your opponent’s leftover letters to add to your score.
Anyone who’s ever gotten hooked on this pastime will know all about it. Scrabble is the game of words that’s been a hit for more than 75 years – a staple in many a family, a boredom buster bar none, a fab way to while away the hours on holidays or rainy days.
And now the beloved board game is getting a makeover – and while die-hards may be
