# Teen from Melbourne wins world Scrabble title with words 'lauf' and 'minceur'

A 13-year-old from Melbourne has been crowned the world Scrabble champion. She triumphed by playing words such as 'lauf' and 'minceur' against international rivals. The win highlights how deep vocabulary knowledge and strategic play can dominate elite Scrabble competition.

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## Sources

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/13/lauf-and-minceur-the-words-that-made-a-13-year-old-from-melbourne-a-world-scrabble-champion) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:55:09 GMT