CSW Scrabble Strategy

Welcome to my strategy page! This page includes articles about Scrabble strategy at all levels, helping you improve your game regardless of your Scrabble skill. These articles expound upon material previously discussed in my Scrabble books. Here, Scrabble strategy is not a preference: it’s a deduction.


Beginner Tips!	Word Lists	Learn the rules!	FAQ

If you are a relatively new Scrabble player, please check out these pages, which will give you a great introduction to Scrabble strategy and provide some tips to improve your game fast!


Sick of vowels?	How to find a bonus!	Don't take the stairs


Basic Board Dynamics	Missing the Point: When to Sacrifice Points in Scrabble	Learning the Letters: The XAlso: Learning the Letters: The Q


Learning the Letters: The Blank	5 Common Strategy Mistakes	Learning the Letters: The S

Spread	The Scrabble Mindset	What is Simulation?
10 Common Tournament Mistakes	5 Ways to Elevate your Game	Analysis of 2017 WESPA championship

These concepts illustrate some of the skills necessary for tournament play!

Bonus Lines	Leave Adjustment	Propensity

Guest Article: Positive Leave Inference Jackson Smylie discusses positive leave inference	Passing	Board Dynamics Video

Written for experts, these articles cover some of the more advanced theories and topics within Scrabble, including many of the concepts introduced or explained in my books Word and Scrabble Solved. It provides technical information about some of the complex aspects of Scrabble strategy.