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EPISODE · Aug 16, 2025 · 43 MIN

What Does It Take to Develop a ‘Scrabble-Shaped Brain’?

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Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay talks to linguist, mathematician, and tournament organizer John Chew about the world of ultra-elite Scrabble word-masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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