You must have added several tiles trying to form words on the Scrabble board. However, you still missed out on one crucial thing.
You didn’t notice the color of the middle square on the Scrabble board. What color do you think the square has?
1. Official Scrabble Board Design
We don’t have a straightforward reply to the question on the topic. You might have seen a range of colors on the board game. They add a touch of excitement to the Scrabble game and include:
- Premium squares
- Double-word score squares
- Triple-word score squares
- Triple-letter score squares
- Double-letter score squares
However, the color of the center square is still a mystery to a Scrabble Player.
2. The Color of the Middle Square
The color of the center square varies on different Scrabble boards. The original board was wooden and had a light brown or beige color.
As a result, the middle square and the Scrabble tiles also had the same color.
However, modern boards can have various colors. The choice depends on the manufacturer of the product.
The center cell can be of many colors, from bold shades to light pastels. You may see a:
- Pink square
- Dark red square
- Dark blue square
- Yellow square
The edition of the Scrabble you are playing also determines the color of the middle square.
3. Significance of the Middle Square in Scrabble
The middle square on the Scrabble board is the focus of the whole game. It is where you start your first word.
The remaining players create their own words based on the words formed in this square. The cell has a star on it to show its importance.
Most importantly, it is a double-word cell. The value of the entire word on the square will double.
The center square is a vital position in Scrabble.
Last Updated on February 27, 2024 by Ananya Sreen
