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Write your name in Bold Capitals. Now, within 3 minutes trying to make as many words as you can using the letters in your name. You cannot use the same letter twice

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Write your name in Bold Capitals.

  1. Now, within 3 minutes trying to make as many words as you can using the letters in your name. You cannot use the same letter twice in a word unless it is so in your name.
  2. You may use the above idea to devise a game with your friends.
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Solution

A game you can play with friends:

  1. Each player writes their name in BOLD CAPITALS.
  2. Set a timer for 3 minutes.
  3. Using only the letters from their own name, each player writes as many valid English words as possible.
  4. No letter may be used more times than it appears in the name.
  5. Scoring:
    • Points for each correct word.
    • Points for a unique word that no one else found.
  6. The player with the highest score wins.
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Chapter 3.4: How the First Letter was Written - Warming Up! [Page 72]

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Chapter 3.4 How the First Letter was Written
Warming Up! | Q 2 | Page 72

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