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When asked why you need to be connected to the Internet for the Pass N' Play mode, EA's PR person said it's to deliver advertisements to the app.ДЄnother beef is a somewhat long load screen when taking turns with someone. Therefore, if you're on a long flight with your significant other, don't expect to play this game вЂ“ unless you're on an airplane with Wi-Fi (and pay for it).

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The free version lets you play against someone beside you in a Pass N' Play option, if you don't want to play against someone over the Internet, but you need an Internet connection to play, period. You can only do this with the paid version of Scrabble, for $9.99.

For one, you cannot play against the computer to sharpen your skills. The game is fun, and looks great with support for Retina display, but it falters in a few areas. While you're playing with someone online вЂ“ a friend or random opponent вЂ“ you can text chat, too, if desired, complete with emoticons, autocorrect, spell check and more. Speaking of dictionaries, you can change between the official Tournament World List dictionary and others, like Merriam Webster (where proper nouns, like June, are accepted), and a French dictionary. Scrabble Free HD for iPad also includes features like Exchange (swap tiles for new ones, but it'll count as your turn), Teacher (see what your best word could've been after every turn) and Dictionary (check for words you're unsure of). When you're done, your opponent must make a word by adding letters to the board, like a crossword puzzle.

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The number of points vary per letter, plus there are special word and letter multiplyer spots on the board to rack up even more points per turn. You know the drill: You're presented with seven letters вЂ“ such as O-D-M-N-I-A-D - and must place them on the board to spell words (such as D-O-M-A-I-N). In fact, you can play against many different people at once, and place the tiles on each board when you've got the time. You're encouraged to sign into your Facebook account, EA's Origin service or choose to play as a guest, and challenge others to the turn-based word play over the Internet. In fact, the new Scrabble Free HD for iPad is first and foremost a multiplayer game. After all, it's more fun (and less predictable) when playing against a human opponent than a computer-controlled one, not to mention the ability to chat at the same time. Zynga's Words With Friendsmight've stole some of Scrabble's thunder at the App Store, but Electronic Arts (EA) has swung back hard by adding a host of new features вЂ“ including more robust online play.

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Yes, the official Scrabble game is now available for free on Apple's iPad вЂ“ but while it looks and plays like the classic board game, and houses a number of multiplayer features, it also suffers from a few flaws that mar the overall experience. Anxious to get your hands on the new Scrabble Free HD for iPad perhaps after hearing how much President Obama and the First Lady like the paid version of the app?

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