How to Play Better Scrabble

Read a "Scrabble" dictionary. The "Scrabble" dictionary has a list of all acceptable "Scrabble" words and their meanings. Reading through it will help you to learn new words that will benefit you during "Scrabble" play.

Study the "Scrabble" two-letter and three-letter word list. Two-letter words are vital in "Scrabble" play when you can't locate an effective word to play and utilizing two- or three-letter word scores can help you reduce the number of times you have to pass your turn or try to bluff a word.

Reshuffle the letters in your rack every turn. Changing the letter configuration regularly can help you visualize the letters in new combinations and this leads to more word possibilities and higher scores.

Anticipate your opponent's next move. If you are about to lay down a word that opens up a double- or triple-word score on the next play, you know the opponent will try to place a word there if possible. Avoid leaving that opening and place a word elsewhere that doesn't give the opponent the chance to capitalize on bonus scoring opportunities.

Save your highest scoring tiles, such as "Z" or "X," for double- or triple-letter or word scoring spaces so you can maximize the point-yield these tiles offer.

Save your blank tiles for when you absolutely need them. Blank tiles allow you to fill in a letter when you need one and you should save them for when you need a particular letter for a high-scoring word.

Practice regularly by playing friends and families and also playing online. The more you play the game, the better you will get at it.