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Check back every Monday for a new post featuring event coverage, tips on how to improve your Scrabble play, and the latest news from the CoCo’s club and tournament directors.

Recapping a fun weekend of Scrabble in Charlottesville, VA
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Recapping a fun weekend of Scrabble in Charlottesville, VA

And so we turn the page on another Charlottesville CoCo tournament - our first in almost four years, and only our second ever. This event had it all - some serious Scrabble, some great camaraderie, and more than a few moments of levity.

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Moving forward from Word Cup 2025
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Moving forward from Word Cup 2025

There are few things more exciting than a clean slate. With a new Scrabble season ahead of us, there's unlimited potential for us to achieve big new things. We're psyched for the future, both near and distant. We're ready to get into it.

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Reflecting on Word Cup 2025
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Reflecting on Word Cup 2025

The week after Word Cup is a time for reflecting on the week that was. It's a time to congratulate people who deserve congratulations; it's a time to thank those who deserve thanks.

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Word Cup Final: Wellington Jighere is your champion!
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Word Cup Final: Wellington Jighere is your champion!

Wellington was able to sit out the final round with a well-earned bye as the dust settled in round 31. On the featured table, Enoch Nwali defeated Josh Castellano to seal second place; meanwhile Eta Karo downed Josh Sokol for third.

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Word Cup Day 4: The race for the title is on
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Word Cup Day 4: The race for the title is on

Wellington Jighere appears to be the favorite for now - he's a game up on the field with three left. But with a veritable horde of top experts still within a win or two of first place, this race is far too close to call.

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Word Cup Day 2: Castellano takes the lead
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Word Cup Day 2: Castellano takes the lead

Josh Castellano followed up his 6-1 performance yesterday with a 5-2 day today, putting him in sole possession of first place. But 3 other players - Dave Wiegand, David Whitley, and Wellington Jighere - remain near the top.

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