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− | Zyzzyva is | + | '''NASPA Zyzzyva''' is a word study and word adjudication [[software|program]]. |
+ | Support requests should be directed to the Zyzzyva user group at | ||
+ | [mailto:zyzzyva-users@yahoogroups.com zyzzyva-users@yahoogroups.com]; | ||
+ | bug reports or enhancement requests | ||
+ | should be directed to the [[Zyzzyva Committee]]. | ||
− | + | == Supported Operating Systems == | |
− | + | NASPA Zyzzyva is currently available on the Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. | |
− | + | A new “mini” version that will support tablets and smartphones, both Android and iOS, is under development. At this time, there is no date for the completion of this new version. | |
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− | == | + | == Current Version == |
− | + | Version 3.2.3 introduces the [[NWL2020]] and [[NSWL2020]] lexicons. | |
+ | It continues to include the [[NWL2018]], [[SSWL2018 | NSWL2018]],[[CSW2019]], [[CSW2015]], and Volost lexica. | ||
− | + | Word list availability may be restricted by licensors to current NASPA | |
− | + | members. | |
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− | + | == History == | |
− | + | [[Michael Thelen]] wrote the original version of what was then Zyzzyva, | |
+ | and maintained it for many years as it gained worldwide popularity. | ||
+ | Zyzzyva | ||
+ | has been used at software self-lookup stations at most | ||
+ | North American [[SCRABBLE]] [[tournaments]], | ||
+ | including BAT, Oregon TILE, the Dallas Open, | ||
+ | the [[National SCRABBLE Championship]], | ||
+ | [[National School SCRABBLE Championship]], the [[Canadian National SCRABBLE Championship]] | ||
+ | and the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]]. | ||
− | + | In September 2014, NASPA bought all rights to Zyzzyva, | |
+ | and we have worked since then | ||
+ | with our SCRABBLE partners to ensure licensed | ||
+ | access to all the official word lists for our members. | ||
− | + | [[Ross Brown]] has continued development of the desktop edition of | |
− | + | what became NASPA Zyzzyva, with [[Michael Donegan]] taking over | |
− | + | development of the iOS edition. | |
− | + | == Version History == | |
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− | == | ||
+ | ; [[NASPA Zyzzyva 3.2.1]] | ||
+ | : the official source for [[NWL2018]], [[SSWL2018 | NSWL2018]], [[CSW2015]] and [[CSW2019]] | ||
+ | ; [[NASPA Zyzzyva 3.2.0]] | ||
+ | : the official source for [[NWL2018]], [[SSWL2018 | NSWL2018]] and [[CSW2015]] | ||
+ | ; [[NASPA Zyzzyva 3.1.0]] | ||
+ | : the official source for [[OTCWL2016]], [[SSWL2016]] and [[CSW2015]] as well as older versions [[OTCWL2014]] and [[SSWL2015]] | ||
+ | ; [[NASPA Zyzzyva 3.0.4]] | ||
+ | : the official source for [[OTCWL2014]] and [[SSWL2015]] | ||
; [[NASPA Zyzzyva 3.0.3]] | ; [[NASPA Zyzzyva 3.0.3]] | ||
: a time-limited test release that expired in May 2015 | : a time-limited test release that expired in May 2015 | ||
+ | ; Zyzzyva 0.9.4 | ||
+ | : released 2006-01-14, first version to include [[OTCWL2]] | ||
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+ | == Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) == | ||
+ | The [[NASPA Zyzzyva FAQ]], as with everything Zyzzyva-related, was originally written by Michael Thelen and then transferred to NASPA in 2014. | ||
− | + | NASPA will be updating this page as time permits; we welcome specific questions or suggestions at our general inquiry email address, [mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org]. | |
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− | [ | + | == Links == |
+ | * [[NASPA Zyzzyva: The Last Word in Word Study]] | ||
+ | * [[NASPA Zyzzyva Download]] |
NASPA Zyzzyva is a word study and word adjudication program. Support requests should be directed to the Zyzzyva user group at zyzzyva-users@yahoogroups.com; bug reports or enhancement requests should be directed to the Zyzzyva Committee.
NASPA Zyzzyva is currently available on the Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
A new “mini” version that will support tablets and smartphones, both Android and iOS, is under development. At this time, there is no date for the completion of this new version.
Version 3.2.3 introduces the NWL2020 and NSWL2020 lexicons. It continues to include the NWL2018, NSWL2018,CSW2019, CSW2015, and Volost lexica.
Word list availability may be restricted by licensors to current NASPA members.
Michael Thelen wrote the original version of what was then Zyzzyva, and maintained it for many years as it gained worldwide popularity. Zyzzyva has been used at software self-lookup stations at most North American SCRABBLE tournaments, including BAT, Oregon TILE, the Dallas Open, the National SCRABBLE Championship, National School SCRABBLE Championship, the Canadian National SCRABBLE Championship and the World SCRABBLE Championship.
In September 2014, NASPA bought all rights to Zyzzyva, and we have worked since then with our SCRABBLE partners to ensure licensed access to all the official word lists for our members.
Ross Brown has continued development of the desktop edition of what became NASPA Zyzzyva, with Michael Donegan taking over development of the iOS edition.
The NASPA Zyzzyva FAQ, as with everything Zyzzyva-related, was originally written by Michael Thelen and then transferred to NASPA in 2014.
NASPA will be updating this page as time permits; we welcome specific questions or suggestions at our general inquiry email address, info@scrabbleplayers.org.
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