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Deal a Word

Deal a Word

1987

Designed by Greg Richter

Published by Playco, Inc.

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[From the instructions] The Word/Card Game For Family Members of All Ages Involves spelling, vocabulary, addition, subtraction, and logic Includes 108 cards and rules for five different games: - Word Rummy: Form any words you can which will match your assigned "Word Combinations" as determined at the beginning of play. - Five in a Row: Attempt to get 5 consecutive letters of the alphabet in a row in your hand; or, if you think that you have more consecutive letters than your opponents, you can knock. - Four of More: Try to spell words of 4 letters or more by adding a card from your hand to those already in play, thereby scoring points. - Pick 10: Form words using 10 letters selected randomly from the deck. - Make the Word: Help younger players learn to spell difficult words.

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