Free word list for a word game

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?

lox

Posted 2009-09-13T13:03:58.920

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

– Josh Hunt – 2009-09-13T13:05:36.030

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I hope this is for Scrabble!

William Hilsum

Posted 2009-09-13T13:03:58.920

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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.

ChrisF

Posted 2009-09-13T13:03:58.920

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GNU ASpell has a number of dictionaries for many languages.

Hosam Aly

Posted 2009-09-13T13:03:58.920

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

dland

Posted 2009-09-13T13:03:58.920

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