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The Depths of Scrabble Strategy

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Endgame #1

Score: 359-367
Pool: NNORSS

Solution

Opponent’s options: SORBS 10h (25), SONS o11 (24)
Scoring options:QAT 13i (27), QANAT 13g (30), QI 15i (17), NAOI 14a (28), FA a4 (20)

In Puzzle 1, the only winning play is QAT 13i (27), allowing you to play FA a4 (20) or NAOI 14a (28) next turn. While your opponent can go out in two, the second non-S play will not score enough points for them to be able to win.

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