From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Quiddler?
PlayMonster English rules (© 2019 Cannei)
The player to the dealer’s left goes first, and play continues clockwise. That player also deals the next round.
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- Quiddler — RulesPlayMonster · "Play" · Checked 2026-10-01
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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