Question:

Can the website anagrammer.com be used for checking words when playing Scrabble with the North American word list?

Scores:

gemini: 9.5 openai: 8 claude: 3 cohere: 9

Answer:

gemini / gemini-2.5-flash
Score: 9.5
Yes, anagrammer.com can be used for checking words when playing Scrabble with the North American word list. The website's Scrabble-specific tools, such as its Scrabble Word Finder and Word Checker, primarily utilize the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD). The OSPD is the authoritative dictionary for competitive and casual Scrabble play in the United States and Canada. While some online word tools offer the option to switch to other dictionaries like Collins Scrabble Words (CSW) for international play, anagrammer.com's default and main Scrabble functionality aligns with the North American standard, making it a suitable resource for verifying word validity during gameplay.

Graders:

openai / gpt-4o-mini
Score: 8
The answer accurately states that anagrammer.com can be used for checking words in Scrabble and that it primarily uses the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD). However, it lacks clarity on the distinction between the OSPD and the broader acceptable word lists in Scrabble, such as the Tournament Word List (TWL), which is often synonymous with the OSPD. While affirming that anagrammer.com is suitable for North American play, the answer could specify that players should ensure they are aware of any particular competitive rules they are following that might affect word validity.
anthropic / claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929
Score: 3
The answer contains several factual problems. First, anagrammer.com does not primarily use OSPD - it uses TWL (Tournament Word List, also called TWL06 or OWL) and CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) dictionaries, not OSPD which contains offensive words removed from tournament play. Second, the answer incorrectly states that OSPD is the authoritative dictionary for competitive play in North America - TWL/OWL is used for tournament play, while OSPD is for casual play. Third, the answer suggests CSW is only for international play, but anagrammer.com actually offers both TWL and CSW options. The core conclusion that the site can be used for North American Scrabble is correct, but the supporting details about which dictionaries are used and their purposes are significantly flawed, making this answer misleading for someone trying to understand the tool.
cohere / command-r-plus-08-2024
Score: 9
The answer is factually accurate and provides a clear explanation of the website's utility for North American Scrabble players. It correctly identifies the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary as the primary reference for the website's Scrabble tools, which is essential for word verification in the specified region. The response also mentions the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary, which is a nice touch, as it shows an awareness of international variations and the website's adaptability. However, it could be improved by explicitly stating that the North American word list is a specific list of words accepted in Scrabble tournaments and clubs in the US and Canada, and that anagrammer.com's alignment with this list ensures its accuracy for local players.
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