Bézique

The actual word bezique is the highest recorded opening move in Scrabble; there are a few theoretically higher. It scored an impressive 124 (the 50 point bonus included). This was a few years ago in a tournament in Oregon.

I think i'd just cry if i got that rack.

Bé*zique" (?), n. [F. bésigue.]

A game at cards in which various combinations of cards in the hand, when declared, score points.

 

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