2007-03-22 20:35:12 · 6 answers · asked by WainWain 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Board Games
Try to keep the following letter combinations together if you can: ers & ing, that way you can add them on to 4-letter words and multiply your score by putting down "bingoes" (using all 7-tiles in 1 word - which provides a bonus).
Also, if you are ahead of your opponent by more than 50 points, keep your words short except for the rule above. That way you opponent will be forced to open up the board, which will permit you to use rule #1.
Learn all of the "exotic" small words & all of the "Q" words where a "U" is not required. Words like aa, ae, oe, xu, xi, ulu, hadj, qaid, qat, etc.
2007-03-23 04:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 12⤊ 0⤋
ONe major thing I foudn out is that you should always plan your words while the other person is going, so that you have a good word by the time it's your turn. then they don't have as much time to do the same ;) Also, aim for the extra point spaces, but you have to be careful that you aren't setting the other person up for using it. This happens most often with really common letters, such as S or T. Always use the biggest word you can, even if it is only 3. Try to plan ahead as much as you can. Oh, and a big vocabulary is a HUGE advantage, so study that dictionary!
2007-03-23 13:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by crazy horse chick 88 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Always try to take advantage of the special spaces on the board, especially the triple word score.
Try to avoid setting someone else up to use a triple word score.
Whenever you can, try to place your new word such that you do not merely intersect an existing word, but add to it. This way, you get credit for both words. The most common example of this is to use an 's' to pluralize a word on the board.
Try to memorize some exotic words that have z's, x's, and q's in them. Also, make an extra effort to use high-valued tiles when you are using a special space (double/triple letter/word score). Using a 'z' with a triple word score means huge points.
2007-03-22 20:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Learn all the acceptable 2- letter words, The are about 100 of them.
Learn the Q-NOT-followed by U words. The most important are QI/S, QAT/S , QAID/S. QADI/S, QANAT/S and there are others.
Take advantage of the bonus squares.
Remember that exchanges can be good strategy, and that you can exchange any number of letters, as long as at least 7 remain in the bag.
If there is a National Scrabble Association Club (NSA) near you, visit it.
Join the (NSA) or at least visit their website
Play at isc.ro or scrabblous.com.
Play solitaire games.
2007-03-23 04:39:53 · answer #4 · answered by Dawn G 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Learn all of the 2 letter words.
Learn some Q words that don't require a U.
Learn to get lucky with the picking of your tiles.
2007-03-23 06:29:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Bring a good dictionary. Also make sure you know all the rules.
Specific tips for words:
-Sometimes the best scoring word isn't even a word you put down, remember you can add to words already down on the board.
-Q is ALWAYS followed by a U. if it isn't down, you're stuck.
-it's best NOT to get rid of all your tiles if you don't think you can go, even a 3 letter word counts (it may not be worth much, but it's better than nothing).
-Try to go for the double or triple word or double or triple letter scores where possible
-if you can't think of a word, try looking in the dictionary
2007-03-23 03:49:12 · answer #6 · answered by Tamara 4 · 0⤊ 10⤋