Word Game Guides
Strategy and background for Scrabble, anagrams and Wordle, written to help you understand why a word works, not just find it.
NWL vs CSW: Scrabble Dictionaries Explained
What the NWL (US) and CSW (UK/international) Scrabble word lists are, how they differ, and which one to choose for your game.
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How to Unscramble Words: Anagram Strategies That Work
Practical techniques for solving anagrams and letter jumbles by hand, from prefixes and suffixes to consonant clusters.
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Wordle Strategy: Using Green, Yellow and Grey Clues
How to read Wordle feedback, choose strong opening guesses and narrow six guesses down to one answer.
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Scrabble Strategy Basics: Bingos, Hooks and Premium Squares
The core ideas behind higher Scrabble scores: rack balance, bingos, hooks, parallel plays and using premium squares.
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Word Games in the Classroom: Building Vocabulary and Spelling
Classroom activities that use Scrabble, anagrams and Wordle-style puzzles to build spelling, phonics and vocabulary.
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