Abstract: A crossword-type, word-forming game for play by a plurality of players, each independently arranging their own randomly-selected group of tiles to form one or more words in crossword fashion. Each tile displays a letter and a face value. All players randomly select one or more additional tiles at designated points during play, and independently form additional or different words, in crossword puzzle fashion in their personal play area, using the newly drawn tile in conjunction with previously drawn tiles, at any time until the game ends. A score is calculated based upon the sum of the face values of the tiles used by each player, and additional value is given to selected words, such as proper nouns associated with a designated text.