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Appendix A: Basic Rules of Play and Scoring

II. Scoring

D. Double and Triple Word Bonus Squares

1. A pink square, including the center square, doubles the score of an entire word when one of its letters is placed on it.
2. A red square triples the score for an entire word when one of its letters is placed on it.

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