The nature of these changes shifts the emphasis of the game from playing short words to playing words of any length.

The words vary in length from three to seven letters, with more points acquired for playing longer words.

Just as in English, points are scored by playing valid words from the lettered tiles.

She said, "With the implant, you can play words - or scan them.

In 2007 Kusterbeck played words, claiming she was 18 in order to get an audition, however she was 16.

The time announcements were made by playing short, recorded phrases or words in the correct sequence.

And children playing in the street use Yiddish words like "shlep" and "shlock."

Consequently, such tournaments encourage a greater willingness to challenge and a lower willingness to play dubious words.

In addition, the Facebook version only allows automatic verification of words, making it impossible to play invalid words, and making challenges superfluous.

These instruments are known for playing words rather than melodies.