Common Word Game Mistakes

Many word-game mistakes come from chasing long words, ignoring board control and failing to manage the rack.

Chasing only long words

Chasing only long words is an important part of improving your word-game results. Focus on practical patterns, short words and careful board control rather than simply chasing the longest possible word.

Opening premium squares

Opening premium squares is an important part of improving your word-game results. Focus on practical patterns, short words and careful board control rather than simply chasing the longest possible word.

Ignoring rack leave

Ignoring rack leave is an important part of improving your word-game results. Focus on practical patterns, short words and careful board control rather than simply chasing the longest possible word.

Not learning short words

Not learning short words is an important part of improving your word-game results. Focus on practical patterns, short words and careful board control rather than simply chasing the longest possible word.