So many of you are making me feel old.

My cheat was to write the formula for quadratic equations for a TI 57 with its 50 step programming capacity. I just put in the a, b, and c values then R/S (run/stop) and it'd spit out the answers on a red LED display for the high school algebra test I was taking in 1980 as a freshman.

Not sure if I'd want the flight number DEAD.

Why not use shotput-sized? 4.33 to 5.12 inch diameter [0]

0. https://www.topendsports.com/resources/equipment/ball-size.h...

I would imagine that more people are familiar with the size of DVDs than shotputs.

As a telling piece of evidence, the header image in the article you linked doesn't even include one.

I would like to also point out https://woogles.io as a mobile-friendly place to play Scrabble, either against humans or against bots with different "ability levels".

That country is Thailand.

It's not just the 2 or 3 letter combinations, but knowing the combinations that work well together to form bingos (using all 7 letters) that lead to better chances for victory.

I just wonder, since they don't know English, but do recognize the patterns of words, couldn't one play what merely resemble words if it's beneficial? That is, play the "word", "HACKISH" to score at least 69 points (19 for letters + 50 for the bingo).

Certain age = 59 1/2 years

As the executor of my dad's estate, he would have fun with the similar words and call me his ex eh cuter.

Thanks for reminding me of our shared joy of words. :)

R.I.P. Dad.