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Its a move that is likely to enrage purists and wordsmiths alike for the first time in nearly 62 years,popular word game Scrabble will change its rules to allow celebrity names and companies.

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Scrabble to change rules,allow celebrity names

LONDON: Its a move that is likely to enrage purists and wordsmiths alike for the first time in nearly 62 years,popular word game Scrabble will change its rules to allow celebrity names and companies. The decision,by games giant Mattel,will allow the celebrity,geographic and sports worlds to invade the most popular word game,as players would be permitted to use names like London,brand labels including Pepsi,and stars such as Jordan,Beyonce and Shakira.

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