Buying guide
Scrabble accessories
Small upgrades for the set you already own, and replacements for the pieces that go missing. We chose them from the product listings and the pattern in buyer reviews; we haven't tried every one.
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Quick picks
| Pick | Best for |
|---|---|
| Gejoy wooden racks | Replacing lost or broken racks |
| Velvet drawstring bag | Drawing tiles without peeking |
| DGT game clock | Timed games |
| Scrabble score sheet book | Keeping score on paper |
| CleverDelights wood tiles | Replacing a whole set of tiles |
| 16-inch turntable | Making a classic board turn |
Our picks
Best racks
Gejoy Wooden Tile Holders (16 pack)
Solid pine replacement racks, enough for four players with plenty of spares.
Check on AmazonWhy it's here
- Smooth solid pine
- Each rack is about 6¾ inches long, with room for a full seven-tile rack
- Buyers say they work well as Scrabble replacements
Keep in mind
- Some buyers say racks tip or tiles fall off when bumped
- Racks only; no tiles
Best tile bag
Paper Mart Velvet Drawstring Bag (6 × 9 in)
A roomy velvet bag with space to reach in and mix the tiles. It's sold for dice and cards, but a full tile set fits.
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- About 7 inches of room below the drawstring
- Soft velvet in a deep green
- Buyers praise its size
Keep in mind
- Some say the ribbon drawstring feels flimsy
- Mixed reports on the stitching
Best timer
DGT North American Chess Clock and Game Timer
An established two-player game clock with a large display, delay modes and quick presets.
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- 22 preset timing modes plus delay settings
- Buyers call it easy to set and reliable
- Sits steady on the table
Keep in mind
- Custom time settings take some learning
- A few reports of clocks failing early
Best score book
Scrabble Score Sheets (130 pages)
A paperback of double-sided Scrabble score sheets, for tables that like pencil and paper.
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- 130 double-sided sheets
- Buyers find the sheets easy to use and read
- Enough for a year of weekly games
Keep in mind
- Pages aren't perforated, so they don't tear out cleanly
- Independently published, not a Hasbro product, despite the word Official in its title
Best replacement tiles
CleverDelights 100 Wood Letter Tiles (maroon)
A full 100-tile set in the standard letter mix, with a card to check the count.
Check on AmazonWhy it's here
- The standard mix: 12 E's, 9 A's, 9 I's and so on, plus 2 blanks
- Letters are pressed slightly into the wood
- Close to standard tile size
Keep in mind
- They won't match your old tiles, so replace the whole set rather than a few
- Fewer buyer comments to go on than the other picks
Best turntable
VOLCANOES CLUB 16-inch Lazy Susan Turntable
A low, flat turntable that turns a regular board into a rotating one. The listing names Scrabble boards as a use.
Check on AmazonWhy it's here
- Turns smoothly on steel ball bearings
- Less than an inch tall, with a non-slip surface on both sides
- Buyers call it sturdy
Keep in mind
- Some say it's noisier than expected when it turns
- Plastic, not wood
What to look for
Racks. A standard rack holds seven tiles. Replacement racks are about 6¾ to 7½ inches long. The most common complaint is tiles tipping off a shallow groove, so look for a deeper slot.
Replacement tiles. A full set should be exactly 100 tiles in the standard mix, with 12 E's, 9 A's, 9 I's, 8 O's and 2 blanks. Many cheap bulk packs are craft tiles with a random mix of letters.
A tile bag. Pick a bag deep enough to reach into and mix the tiles, with a drawstring that closes tight.
A game clock. For timed games, choose a two-player clock with countdown and delay modes. Clubs often play 25 minutes a side.
Questions
- Can I buy replacement Scrabble tiles?
- Yes. Buy a full 100-tile set in the standard letter mix, and replace all your tiles at once so they match.
- How long is a Scrabble rack?
- Standard replacement racks are about 6¾ to 7½ inches long and hold seven tiles.
- Do I need a timer to play Scrabble?
- Not at home. Clubs and tournaments use a game clock. Tileside has a built-in turn timer if you'd like to keep things moving.
- Do I need a score pad?
- Only if you like paper. Tileside keeps score for free on any phone and adds up the bonus squares for you.
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