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II. Playing the Game

K. Completing A Turn

Sequentially, this is how a turn proceeds:

1. After your opponent's turn endsplay, record the cumulative score before beginning your play. (May be waived if bag is empty.)
2. Position your tiles on the board. During your turn you You may remove or reposition your tiles as you like to change your play. before hitting your clock.
3. Designate the blank, if applicable. If playing a blank, designate it appropriately.
4. Declare the score.
5. Start your opponent's clock, ending your turn.
6. Record the your cumulative score to that point in the game. (May be waived if bag is empty.) You may NOT pre-record the cumulative this score.
7. Record your play, if desired.
8. Draw tiles to replenish your rack.
9. Track tiles, if desired.
   EXCEPTION: Steps 1 and 6, recording the cumulative score, are waived if there are no tiles remaining to draw.

See also: II.M. End-of-Turn Irregularities, II.P. Leaving the Playing Area During a Game, D.33. Principle of Ethics.

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