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Scrabble is one of North America’s most beloved word games. Who knew that to be a champion Scrabble player knowledge of the English language isn’t even a pre-requisite? Newcomer Cynthia Rurak takes us inside the world of championship Scrabble to reveal what separates the winners from the losers. Contributing Editor Lorie Boucher returns with a humorous essay about the lowly pun.

	The Sum of Its Letters: Scrabble Isn’t Just a Game about Words Writer Cynthia Rurak lets us in on the secret to successful Scrabble playing. It turns out a good vocabulary is the last thing you need.
	In Defence of the Lowly Pun In the hierarchy of humour, the much-maligned pun occupies the bottom rung. Lorie Boucher argues that tolerance of, and respect for, the simple pun can free us from our haute, 21st century, intellectually smug sense of humour.
	Calling All Thrill Seekers Your mission: rescue your kidnapped CEO from the evil competitors. Peter Zvalo looks at the latest trend in office teambuilding activities.
	March Break Miss Hoopty and Delilah head south. (See the new Origins cartoon!)