Challenge (Scrabble)
In the game of Scrabble, a challenge is the act of one player questioning the validity of one or more words formed by another player in the most recent turn. If one or more of the challenged words is not in the previously agreed-upon dictionary, the challenged player loses his or her turn. If the challenged words are acceptable, the challenger loses his or her turn.
In tournament play, a player challenges by neutralizing the game clock and announcing, "Challenge." Both players must go to a computer word judge, or request an adjudicator if one is unable to do so. Depending on the rules in force, there may be different consequences for a challenge. There are three current variations: single challenge, double challenge and penalty challenge.
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Famous quotes containing the word challenge:
“Do your children view themselves as successes or failures? Are they being encouraged to be inquisitive or passive? Are they afraid to challenge authority and to question assumptions? Do they feel comfortable adapting to change? Are they easily discouraged if they cannot arrive at a solution to a problem? The answers to those questions will give you a better appraisal of their education than any list of courses, grades, or test scores.”
—Lawrence Kutner (20th century)