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Word values

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Level: Intermediate (score: 3)

Find the dictionary word with the highest value using Scrabble rules.

There are three tasks to complete for this Bite:

  • Finish the function load_words which creates and returns a list of words from a text file.
  • Finish the function calc_word_value which calculates and returns a word's Scrabble value.
  • Finish the function max_word_value which finds and returns the dictionary word with the highest score.

Notes:

  • The text of the dictionary is downloaded for you and is available with the path contained in the variable DICTIONARY.
  • The words in the file are separated by a newline character.
  • Letters not found in LETTER_SCORES score zero points.

Look at the TESTS tab to see what your code needs to pass. Enjoy!