NASPA School Word List - Revision history

Judycole: Updated to 2023

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Updated to 2023

2023-11-09T23:48:12Z

‎History: reworded availability

2023-11-09T23:46:04Z

‎History: Added Line for NSWL2023

2023-10-29T14:21:28Z

‎History: Fixed link

2023-10-29T14:20:22Z

‎History: Corrected link and date

2021-09-01T19:32:35Z

2021-09-01 - Updated to 2020 list

2020-10-19T20:12:53Z

‎History: 2020-10-19 - Added effective date for NSWL2020

2020-10-19T20:11:29Z

‎History: 2020-10-19 - Fixed link to OSPD6 since page doesn't exist

2020-10-19T20:08:40Z

2020-10-19 - Updated to include NSWL2020

2020-04-21T16:14:29Z

2020-04-21 - Added link to licensing page

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 The '''NASPA School Word List''' (NSWL), formerly '''School SCRABBLE Word List''' (SSWL), is the official word list used in [[School SCRABBLE]] competitions. It consists of those words that are acceptable in the regular [[NASPA Word List]] (NWL) that are considered appropriate for school use.
-The currently effective edition is the 2020 edition ([[NSWL2020]]).
+The currently effective edition is the 2023 edition ([[NSWL2023]]).
 The NSWL is the first word list that NASPA has made available to

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	In 2020, [[NSWL2020]] was released, deleting offensive slurs from [[SSWL2018\| NSWL2018]]. It took effect on January 6, 2021.		In 2020, [[NSWL2020]] was released, deleting offensive slurs from [[SSWL2018\| NSWL2018]]. It took effect on January 6, 2021.

−	On November 9, 2023, [[NSWL2023]] ~~was made~~ available ~~as a~~ draft ~~version. It~~ will replace NSWL2020 on a date to be determined by the [[Advisory Board]].	+	As of November 9, 2023, [[NSWL2023]] is available for review in draft form and will replace NSWL2020 on a date to be determined by the Advisory Board.

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	In 2020, [[NSWL2020]] was released, deleting offensive slurs from [[SSWL2018\| NSWL2018]]. It took effect on January 6, 2021.		In 2020, [[NSWL2020]] was released, deleting offensive slurs from [[SSWL2018\| NSWL2018]]. It took effect on January 6, 2021.
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		+	On November 9, 2023, [[NSWL2023]] was made available as a draft version. It will replace NSWL2020 on a date to be determined by the [[Advisory Board]].

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	In 2019, SSWL2018 was rebranded as NSWL2018.		In 2019, SSWL2018 was rebranded as NSWL2018.

−	In 2020, [[NSWL2020]] was released, deleting offensive slurs from [[SSWL2018 \| NSWL2018]. It took effect on January 6, 2021.	+	In 2020, [[NSWL2020]] was released, deleting offensive slurs from [[SSWL2018\| NSWL2018]]. It took effect on January 6, 2021.

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	In 2019, SSWL2018 was rebranded as NSWL2018.		In 2019, SSWL2018 was rebranded as NSWL2018.

−	In 2020, [[NSWL2020]] was released, deleting offensive slurs from [[NSWL2018]. It ~~will take~~ effect on January 6, 2021.	+	In 2020, [[NSWL2020]] was released, deleting offensive slurs from [[SSWL2018 \| NSWL2018]. It took effect on January 6, 2021.

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 The '''NASPA School Word List''' (NSWL), formerly '''School SCRABBLE Word List''' (SSWL), is the official word list used in [[School SCRABBLE]] competitions. It consists of those words that are acceptable in the regular [[NASPA Word List]] (NWL) that are considered appropriate for school use.
-The currently effective edition is the 2018 edition ([[NSWL2018]]).
+The currently effective edition is the 2020 edition ([[NSWL2020]]).
 The NSWL is the first word list that NASPA has made available to
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 The word list is also available for personal use as a free download (password required) through NASPA [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Member Services].
-NSWL is not currently available in printed form.
+NASPA members can order a printed version from the [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store].
 == History ==

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	In 2019, SSWL2018 was rebranded as NSWL2018.		In 2019, SSWL2018 was rebranded as NSWL2018.

−	In 2020, [[NSWL2020]] was released, deleting offensive slurs from [[NSWL2018].	+	In 2020, [[NSWL2020]] was released, deleting offensive slurs from [[NSWL2018]. It will take effect on January 6, 2021.

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 Dictionary Committee in [[OTCWL2016]].
-In 2018, [[SSWL2018]] was released, incorporating updates from [[OSPD6]] and [[OTCWL2018]].
+In 2018, [[SSWL2018]] was released, incorporating updates from [[Official_SCRABBLE_Players_Dictionary#OSPD6 |OSPD6]] and [[OTCWL2018]].
 In 2019, SSWL2018 was rebranded as NSWL2018.
 In 2020, [[NSWL2020]] was released, deleting offensive slurs from [[NSWL2018].

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 The currently effective edition is the 2018 edition ([[NSWL2018]]).
-This edition is the first word list that NASPA has made available to
+The NSWL is the first word list that NASPA has made available to
 [[software]] developers through a [[Licensing |licensing]] process. Please
 [[contact]] us if you would like to use our word list in your application.
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 == Where to Find It ==
-NSWL2018 is available to NASPA members for electronic study and tournament adjudication purposes in the
+NSWL is available to NASPA members for electronic study and tournament adjudication purposes in the
 NASPA [[Zyzzyva]] program. Since its inception, School SCRABBLE competitors have been granted complimentary season [[School SCRABBLE Membership|membership]]
 to gain access to this tool.
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 In 2019, SSWL2018 was rebranded as NSWL2018.