Word nerd : dispatches from the games, grammar, and geek underground
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New York : Liverlight Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, [2015].
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Published
New York : Liverlight Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, [2015].
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216 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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"Explores anagrams, palindromes, the highest-scoring Scrabble plays of all time, [and] the birth of the World Scrabble Championship, as well as many of the more colorful figures that inhabit this subculture. Die-hard word fans will find ... tips on how top players see their boards and racks to come up with the best play, how they prepare, and the psychology of tournament competition. Those uninitiated in the mysteries of Scrabble mania will find a ... memoir about all the fun people have with language and how words shape our lives and culture in unexpected ways"--Dust jacket flap.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Williams, J. D. (2015). Word nerd: dispatches from the games, grammar, and geek underground (First edition.). Liverlight Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Williams, John D.. 2015. Word Nerd: Dispatches From the Games, Grammar, and Geek Underground. Liverlight Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Williams, John D.. Word Nerd: Dispatches From the Games, Grammar, and Geek Underground Liverlight Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, 2015.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Williams, John D.. Word Nerd: Dispatches From the Games, Grammar, and Geek Underground First edition., Liverlight Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, 2015.

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