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Wild Words: The Crossword Game with a Wild Card
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Wild Words: The Crossword Game with a Wild Card

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.691053.a-f
Object Type Game, Board
Medium paper (cardboard), ink, plastic, felt, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a: Board) L 15 3/8 in x W 20 1/4 in (51.4 cm x 39.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b-e: Tile Racks) H 7/8 in x W 7 1/2 in x D 3/4 in (2.2 cm x 19.1 cm x 1.9 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.f: Tiles) H 1/4 in x W 3/4 in x D 3/4 in (0.6 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWild Words crossword board game. The game is similar to scrabble with a board (.a) that has a grid with squares that are worth different points. It includes four tile holder racks (.b-e), and 94 tiles with letters or asterisks on them (f).
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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