A chance to become ‘Ultimate Scrabbler’

Competition scheduled for September 23 in Mokokchung Town

Mokokchung, September 17 (MExN): In a first of its kind, a group of crossword enthusiasts is organizing a ‘scrabble crossword competition’ dubbed as ‘Ultimate Scrabbler 2017’ on September 23. Scheduled to be held at one of Mokokchung Town’s most popular restaurants – Same ol’ Place – the contest is open to all irrespective of age, gender or community.  

According to a press release from Limasenla Jamir, Convener, Ultimate Scrabbler 2017, the competition is being organized “since playing scrabble or crossword puzzle is one great way of improving one’s writing style.” The organizers – who are mostly teachers and journalists – believe that having a rich vocabulary is one of the greatest attributes of a good writer and playing scrabble or crossword is one of the best ways to enrich one’s bank of vocabulary, it added.  

Keeping in mind that English language has no barriers, the organizers have kept the competition on an ‘open basis’, where any participant irrespective of age, gender or qualification might get to play with any other participant. A senior citizen might get to play with a seven-year-old or vice versa.  

“It’s all about learning from each other over a cup of coffee. At the end, it is our hope that all the participants would be a walking thesaurus on that September 23, 2017,” the release stated.  

Heritage Publishing House, Dimapur will sponsor the prize money, while the oldest vernacular daily – Ao Milen – will sponsor the scrabble boards and also give free advertisements.  

“The stage has been set, the rules have been laid down and Awala Longkumer (teacher) will be the ultimate judge (the all powerful arbitrator),” the Convener added.  

The organizers have invited all scrabble enthusiasts to come and be a part of the competition and meet and juggle with English words. One can refer to the Ao Milen daily for registration forms or contact 8732082077 for further details.