Free word list for a word game

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In order to create a Scrabble-like mini game I need an English word list to validate entries.

I would like this list of words to be very extensive so just about any (within reason) English word will be represented.

Are there any lists like this available for free download and distribution?

Not only does this belong on Stackoverflow.com, it has already been asked there: stackoverflow.com/questions/594273/random-word-generator

William Hilsum · Answer 1 · 2009-09-13 13:05:20Z

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I hope this is for Scrabble!

answered Sep 13 '09 at 13:05

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ChrisF · Answer 2 · 2009-09-13 13:07:12Z

A search (Google) for "free English word list" (without the brackets) came up with quite a few hits.

The first one looks promising, as does this one.

I suggest you check out each one in turn until you find one you like.

Hosam Aly · Answer 3 · 2009-10-25 17:19:07Z

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GNU ASpell has a number of dictionaries for many languages.

answered Oct 25 '09 at 17:19

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dland · Answer 4 · 2009-09-13 14:54:27Z

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On most Unix machines, there is a /usr/share/dict/words file installed that may be used.

answered Sep 13 '09 at 14:54

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