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At Least You Don't Get Extra Points For Them
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This column examines why some slurs are allowed in some online Scrabble games. The answer is that there are different rules for regular ol' Scrabble games and for competitions, and the competitions allow what would otherwise be banned as racial or ethnic insults. So there's your answer, and if you've been tempted to use a slur in Scrabble, shame on you, but apparently the pros do it. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
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