11 Original Gift Ideas
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Word-buffs can be tricky to buy for. Particularly if they're really into their hobby...
- Get them another book of crosswords and they'll thank you politely before privately cringing as soon as they see the name of the editor.
- Get them a mug or t-shirt with a Scrabble cartoon on the front if you like, but don't expect to see them wearing it any time soon.
- Get them a copy of Weird & Wacky Words #7 and...
Well, you get the drift right?
So, on this page I've put together a less obvious and much more classy (well, except the dress perhaps...) collection of gift ideas for the special word-buff in your life.
And if you see something you'd like to have for yourself, why not wait till your birthday is just around the corner, and send your friends and family an anonymous link to this page...
Personalized Scrabble Dictionary
It amazes me how many serious Scrabble buffs still waste valuable playing time in heated disputes over the validity of a Scrabble word. I say 'waste' because the decision has already been made — this book contains each and every word allowed in Scrabble!
What if they already have one? I'll bet they don't have a Personalized Scrabble Dictionary
Adult Scrabble Costume
Is your boyfriend a serious Scrabble nut and you're struggling to get his attention?
Or maybe you're the Scrabble nut looking to add a bit of spice to your Friday night best-of-three?
Either way, if this skimpy Scrabble dress
I kinda cringe when I see Scrabble ties and cufflinks on eBay, but this little number could bring on some happiness.
Electronic Scrabble Dictionary
at a friendly games night, but believe me, they'll thank you afterwards. Just type in the word being challenged, and wait for the verdict. It's good or it's not — end of story! And fewer disputes means fewer damaged relationships.Why not just get them a copy of the Official Scrabble Dictionary
But even more important, is to get them something they don't already have.
Wooden Deluxe Scrabble Game
before handing each player a gold foil-stamped score pad and a faux-ivory tile to see who starts.They usually go on to lose handily.
Granite Crossword Coaster Set
You won't find this gift anywhere else.
Four exquisite New York Times Crossword Coasters made of solid granite and laser-etched with a puzzle edited by Will Shortz, the editor of the New York Times Crossword.
The 4 x 4 coasters display a blank crossword puzzle, across clues, down clues and a finished puzzle. Coasters have padding underneath to prevent scratching.
New York Times Crossword Collectible
Just choose a newspaper issue with a crossword that was significant to your friend. Maybe it was a really brilliant puzzle or the first that your friend ever solved completely. Then submit the date of the puzzle to have it beautifully printed and framed as a New York Times Crossword Keepsake, personally signed by the editor himself, Will Shortz.
You may find it difficult to understand, but New York Times crossword devotees won't!
World's Largest Crossword Puzzle
Holding the Guinness World Record for its size, the World's Largest Crossword Puzzle
The puzzle grid, and the 4' by 4' answer grid, are printed on sturdy paper stock so the crossword can be tacked or taped to the wall. It also comes with a storage box.
Suitable for ages 12 and up.
New York Times Touchscreen Crosswords
, and it's pretty much perfect for someone who needs a lot more than one daily newspaper to satisfy their crossword-solving itch. This sexy touchscreen has nearly three years worth of New York Times crossword puzzles crammed inside its sleek frame!One thing I've come to really hate about these sorts of devices is that they are usually full of garbage puzzles for solvers who wouldn't know any better. But every one of these puzzles has been hand-picked by Will Shortz, editor of the New York Times crossword puzzles, who is renowned for being the pickiest crossword editor in the country.
55,000 Word Talking Spelling Bee
Each letter is voiced and displayed on the device's 2" color LCD as it is entered from the keyboard. A correct spelling gets an applause, while an incorrect response is gently corrected.
Three skill levels can be adjusted between Beginner, Advanced and Master, and custom word lists can be entered to provide an additional challenge. It also includes word games such as Word Train and Hangman for less intense spelling practice. Very cool!
Electronic Websters Dictionary Unabridged
So for those who spend a lot of hours buried in this lexical treasure trove, the electronic Websters dictionary
Compact Oxford English Dictionary
Now if you're feeling generous enough to get this one, please let me be your friend...
, deserves its own plinth.Naturally enough, this one is expensive by most budgets, but it does make having the complete unabridged OED (yes, every single word is inside!) in your lounge room a plausible option.
