Dictionary & Reference Sources
The categories of lexical resources used by WordRushTools.
WordRushTools.com uses a combination of openly available lexical resources to build its dictionaries and word lists.
Categories of sources
- Open-source word lists (such as ENABLE and publicly available SOWPODS-derived lists).
- Wiktionary-derived corpora for definitions, etymologies, and parts of speech.
- Curated lexicons compiled by the editor from published word lists.
Important context
- Dictionary entries evolve over time as language changes.
- Accepted words in competitive play change between editions of official lexicons.
- Different game publishers use different dictionaries.
- Regional spelling varies (e.g., color vs colour).
Authoritative use
For authoritative definitions, etymology, or competitive-play rulings, users should consult the relevant official dictionary publisher or tournament organization.
Written and reviewed by
Keiron Brown, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist · Founder & Editor, WordRushTools
Relationale LLC · 5530 S. University Drive, 3212, Davie, FL 33328
Keiron Brown, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Relationale LLC, which publishes WordRushTools. His doctorate is in psychology, which is directly relevant to the site's material on vocabulary learning, memory and practice; the Scrabble, crossword and solver content rests on published word lists and reference works, not on clinical expertise.
Last reviewed: by Keiron Brown. Reference and strategy pages are reviewed annually, and sooner where the underlying word lists change.
Not a clinical or educational service: Nothing on WordRushTools is intended or designed to be, or to replace, mental health services, psychological assessment or treatment, diagnosis, therapy, or educational or special-education services. Word games are not a treatment for any condition, and we make no claim that playing them prevents cognitive decline.