Scrabble really shines when connecting with friends on Facebook. Not only does this connection work reliably, but there are actually extra features available only in this mode. A teacher function shows you scoring possibilities you missed, and there is a chat feature so you might taunt your opponent. There is also a dictionary that shows you two letter words you might use when the tiles are low.

The newest version of Scrabble lets players listen to music from their mobile device's iPod app while playing. Perhaps that's a selling point for some players; I found it distracting.

Despite some quirks with the mobile version, this is still the classic Scrabble game, and it is a lot of fun to play. The Facebook mode is great, but not everyone is connected on Facebook--it would be nice to see those features in that mode included throughout the game. If you love Scrabble--and if you have a lot of Scrabble-loving friends on Facebook--this is a great edition of the game. For now, my family gatherings will likely stick with pocket Scrabble.

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