…with Gary Moss

Have you played much scrabble at the sites online?

Have you played much scrabble face-to-face at NASPA sanctioned clubs?

One of the big differences in the levels of play that you will observe is the difference in scores, due to the proper and efficient use of the ‘hot spots’.

‘Hot Spots’ are the colored squares on the scrabble board that offer premium score for letters and words that play on top of them. The word played can be something as common as ‘personal’ or as rare as ‘ossetras’ (played as a triple/triple by Donna Dwaileebe on 12/13 at Club #350).

In order to use the ‘hot spots’ effectively you must be aware of them and do a little planning. You must also beat out your opponent by using the ‘hot spots’ before they are used.

(On the left, a player played ‘slouches’ through the ‘E’ for 136 points.)

Even the most novice of players quickly learns to appreciate the TLS (Triple-Letter-Score).

Players need to know that the person who plays ‘HINT’ as pictured here is asking for big trouble, especially if the ‘Q’ and ‘X’ are still alive in the game.

If you don’t get it, don’t feel bad; it is a learned skill. I’d be happy to provide you some coaching on this topic or enroll you into SCRABBLE 101, which is full of tips and lessons on all the finer points of the game of scrabble.

No need to just dream about a significant improvement by Christmas.

Take action!

Let’s you and I begin today. Call me: (949) 510-1673.