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It's no coincidence that one of the best selling games of all time is based on the world's most popular pastime, crossword puzzles. Since its debut in the early 1950s, Scrabble has proven that thinking games in general, and word games in particular, appeal to each new generation of gamers. Here are my picks for the top 6 word games.

1) Scrabble

Invented in the 1930s by an unemployed architect, Scrabble went on to become the most successful board game of the 20th century.
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2) Upwords

Upwords is basically Scrabble with a twist. In this three dimensional game, players can stack letters on top of an opponent's to create new words. A great game that has been a smash success especially in the online gaming world.
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3) Boggle

It's a race against the clock (and your opponents) to make as many words as possible using only ajacent letters. The longer the words you can find, the more points you score.
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4) Double Quick

A Games Magazine Word Game of the Year. In this fast paced word game, players compete against each other and the clock to build individual crosswords and total the most points.
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5) 25 Words Or Less

In one minute and using 25 words or less, try to get your teammates to say the five words on your game card. Every word and every second counts in this fast-talking game.
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6) Hangman

You might get hung up on this hard copy version of the classic paper and pencil game. Guess your opponent's word before you're hung out to dry.
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