The Handmaid's Tale Fred Waterford Screen Used Scrabble Board Game Ss 2 Deleted Scene

This Scrabble game was used during the production of Episode 104 of The Handmaid’s Tale by the character Fred Waterford, portrayed by Joseph Fiennes. While not confirmed on screen in this episode, it represents the recurring and symbolically loaded game shared between Fred and June—first introduced as a secret act of defiance and false intimacy within the Waterford household. This item was featured in the immersive exhibit titled “The Legacy of The Handmaid’s Tale: June’s Evolution from Handmaid to Rebel” at The Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan. The exhibit invited visitors into the chilling world of Gilead, showcasing iconic costumes, props, and artifacts that had captivated audiences since the show’s debut.