The National Scrabble Association (NSA) was created in 1978 by Selchow & Righter, then the makers of

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, to promote their game. It coordinated local clubs and Scrabble tournaments in

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, including the

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, until 2009. The last director was John D. Williams, who is co-author of the book ''Everything Scrabble''. In July 2009, the coordination of tournaments and competitive clubs was transferred to a new organization, North American Scrabble Players Association (NASPA), now known as

NASPA Games NASPA Games, formerly known as North American Scrabble Players Association (NASPA), is a nonprofit organization founded in 2009 to administer competitive Scrabble tournaments and clubs in North America. It officially took over these activities f ...

. The NSA continued to publish ''Scrabble News'' and run programs such as the School Scrabble program. The National Scrabble Association dissolved on July 1, 2013. Activities of the association included: * Organizing and promoting the

(through 2008) * Playing an active role in Scrabble public relations, publicity and promotions * Developing and promoting the National School Scrabble Program * Developing and managing the ProLiteracy Worldwide Fund-Raiser Program * Publishing 8 issues of ''Scrabble News'' each year * Answering questions from consumers and press regarding the game's history, rules, products, etc. * Advising

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on word games * Monitoring the media for correct trademark use * Co-ordinating casual Scrabble clubs

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National Scrabble Association (archive)NASPA Games
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