DC Scrabble Club 171 is a North American SCRABBLE Players Association club offering a friendly, welcoming place for crossword game enthusiasts in Washington, DC. It brings together players seeking an enjoyable social activity and a stimulating intellectual challenge, from beginners to experienced competitors. Members are paired with opponents of comparable ratings, helping players of different skill levels take part comfortably.

The club holds weekly meetings on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 9:45 p.m. in a private second-floor room at Skip’s restaurant, located at 5540 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., near the Friendship Heights Metro station and the D70 bus line. Free parking is available in the lot behind the restaurant; visitors are asked to display a parking pass from Skip’s. Players must be fully vaccinated.

Co-directors Ted Gest, Carole Denton, John Wilder, and Carol Tillson help run the club. Its online resources include weekly reports on club activity, records of past tournaments, and archived reports dating back to 2007. The club’s emphasis is on accessible, competitive play in a relaxed community setting.