Scrabble Day Celebrates Word Game Legacy

Get ready to test your vocabulary—Sunday is National Scrabble Day! The celebration honors Alfred Mosher Butts, who invented the iconic word game and was born on April 13, 1899. Scrabble has become a global sensation since its creation. The game is now sold in 121 countries and played in 29 languages. Over 150 million Scrabble sets have been sold worldwide. In fact, it was even turned into a daytime TV game show in the 1980s. Whether you’re a wordsmith or a casual player, today is your day to shine. You can gather family and friends for a competitive round at home. Or, if you prefer, join an online game and play with people around the world. Scrabble is more than just a board game—it’s a celebration of language and strategy. It challenges players to think creatively and expand their vocabulary. No matter how you play, it’s a fun way to mark the occasion.