Scrabble is not just a simple word game,
it requires strategy
and an understanding of mathematics and probability.
Here are five tips to improve your game.
There are 124 two-letter words allowed in Scrabble.
Try to learn as many of them as you can -
even if they look a bit weird.
Then play them parallel to your opponent's word to score big points.
If you play all seven letters in one turn, you get an extra 50 points.
How can you improve your chances
of getting a bonus?
Keep good combinations of one-point tiles on your rack,
especially those in the word...
These six letters go with every letter of the alphabet
except for Q and Y, to make a seven-letter word.
A hook is a letter that can be added to the front or end
of a word to make a new one.
S is the most obvious.
But there are many less obvious ones you can use to surprise your opponent
with a high-scoring play.
Practice anagramming whenever you can.
Cryptic crosswords and puzzles can help.
Sometimes normal words can be surprisingly hard to spot.
Don't be frightened to exchange some or all of your tiles
rather than playing a word.
It can be the best thing to do.
High-scoring tiles are not always good.
From an opening rack like this, there is nothing you can usefully play.
Exchange six tiles and just keep the letter E.
Ah now that looks a lot better!
Follow these tips and you'll find yourself winning
a lot more than you lose.
Even though it certainly feels great, winning isn't everything,
don't forget to have fun.
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