Crossword or Scrabble helper. by Computothought
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Doing a crossword and no one around to ask about a word, then this instructable is for you. Have not played scrabble since I was a kid. Also like to do crossword puzzles. If everyone uses the same tools, then it really is playing fair.There is an easy way to make the game more interesting and you increase your vocabulary as well as your typing skills at the same time.

Recommended that you have at least some time at the linux command line. These tricks can also be done on the Mac and BSD with minor modifications.
 
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Step 1: Whats required?

Hardware:
Linux based computer where you can access the command line.

Software:
A word file which should be already available in linux.
Access to the "grep" command.

Knowledge:
Assuming you know how to do a crossword puzzle and or know how to play scrabble.
You know how to use the linux command line.
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