When is National Scrabble Day?

It is observed on April 13 each year.

How do people celebrate National Scrabble Day?

Bring National Scrabble Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.

National Scrabble Day — Obscure Holiday Calendar

Overview

National Scrabble Day is celebrated annually on April 13th, marking the birth of Alfred Butts, the architect who invented the beloved word game. It's a day for Scrabble enthusiasts to honor the classic board game by playing, expanding their vocabulary, and enjoying the intellectual challenge and social fun it provides.

Observed each year on April 13, National Scrabble Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

Scrabble was invented by architect Alfred Butts during the Great Depression, who determined letter frequencies by analyzing the front page of The New York Times.

The game was originally known as 'Criss-Crosswords' before it was officially renamed Scrabble.

Quick facts

DateApril 13
TypeGames & Fun
Great forGame nights, Families, Puzzle fans

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Ways to celebrate

Bring National Scrabble Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.
Teach someone a new game mechanic or strategy today.
Share a digital puzzle link with friends and compare times.
Post a story with #national-scrabble-day and invite others to try a tiny activity.
National Scrabble Day lands on April 13 — host a quick nod with Game nights, Families and snap a photo.

Fun facts

Scrabble was invented by architect Alfred Butts during the Great Depression, who determined letter frequencies by analyzing the front page of The New York Times.
The game was originally known as 'Criss-Crosswords' before it was officially renamed Scrabble.
It is estimated that one out of every three American homes has a Scrabble set, and over 150 million sets have been sold worldwide.

Sources and attribution

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FAQ

When is National Scrabble Day?: It is observed on April 13 each year.
What is National Scrabble Day?: National Scrabble Day is celebrated annually on April 13th, marking the birth of Alfred Butts, the architect who invented the beloved word game. It's a day for Scrabble enthusiasts to honor the classic board game by playing, expanding their vocabulary, and enjoying the intellectual challenge and social fun it provides.
How do people celebrate National Scrabble Day?: Bring National Scrabble Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.

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