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The material connects everyday study methods with gameplay mechanics, explains how different word categories function in Scrabble, and emphasizes comparing plays using points, opponent hotspot exposure, and remaining tiles on the rack to reach higher-quality turns.","Chapter 1:  \nWord Knowledge  \n\"Words are dangerous weapons . And you need weapons to prevail in battle . \"  \nAcross the US, parents use Scrabble as an educational tool to teach their children an appreciation for language in a fun and engaging way. In Thailand, this is taken to a whole new level. Many of their schools use Scrabble to teach kids English while improving their spatial and anagramming skills. As a result, Thailand is home to many strong Scrabble players.  \nThai players think about learning words differently than their American counterparts. Some words are learned as English words: words that are necessary to succeed in the English-speaking world that are also valid in Scrabble. However, Thai Scrabble players also learn other words as “functional”words ; words that are rarely used in English but are useful in Scrabble.  \nTo become a good Scrabble player, you need to study “functional”words. Think of studying like any other skill, from dribbling a basketball to hitting bunker shots. It’s something you must do if you want to be proficient at Scrabble.  \nStudying starts with the two letter words. The two letter words are essential to playing Scrabble at a proficient level and understanding the lessons in this book. There are only 101 two letter words, many of which you already know. By learning just 5 words a day, you can learn all of the two letter words in two weeks. (A list of many useful Scrabble words, including many two and three letter words, along with definitions can be found in the appendix.)  \nChapter 2:  \nFinding Words  \n\" You can 't win a battle of wits until you find the right words. \"  \nAfter traveling through stormy weather, a boat’s navigation system malfunctions. The captain calls in the crew and asks them how to find their way back to land. One crewmate tries to construct a compass on board, and tells the captain to stay the course. Another crew member tries to use the stars as navigation, and suggests turning the boat slightly east toward the sun. The boat turns. A third member uses the ocean currents and examines the seafloor and recommends a significant turn westward.  \nThe boat is lost. The captain moves onward, picking a direction arbitrarily and hoping that he’s right. The captain no longer wants advice. It’s easier to focus on one path rather than accept input from the rest ofthe crew.  \nThis is how many novices feel on the Scrabble board. They are overwhelmed by all the factors they have to consider: while they search scrupulously, they reach a breaking point and give up, making a play just to get to the next rack. After a few racks, they are so frustrated that they refuse to give any rack more than a cursory glance.  \nLearning how to find plays is like learning to play an instrument; it can only be developed through practice. By developing an understanding of the types of spots and words that yield high scores, finding good plays can become second nature to any Scrabble player.  \nChapter 3:  \nHotspots  \n\"Hotspots allow high point tiles to shine. \"  \nOne aspect that attracts players to Scrabble is the board. It is a piece of art: colorful and exciting, yet symmetric and easy to understand.  \nHotspots make Scrabble more dynamic. While they can be a savior for your high point tiles, hotspots can also be detrimental when your opponent has high point tiles and can easily score with them. While tiles such as the S and R are used for playing a bingo, tiles such as the H, W, X, and Y are used for hotspots.  \nHotspots allow tiles like the Z or X can score 50 or more points. They enable otherwise poor high point tiles to punish your opponent, especially if you can use multiple hotspots on one turn or make a parallel play using a hotspot. Two of these plays are worth just as much as a bingo. The points can add up fast!  \nSince it is easy to score well using hotspots, you should avoid giving your opponent easy access to these spots. 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