Score: 358-346
Pool: EGINRSTU?
Opponent’s options: row 15 bingos, column k parallel plays
Candidate plays: HM/HA o1, HM d6, TA 15e, ENTIA 15c, TIN 15e
Potential plays on next turn: Scoring options (same ones you have this turn)
Subgoal: Block as many bingos as possible while managing to outscore all of your opponent’s scoring plays.
Resolution: While the bingo lines on this board are quite poor, the pool is extremely strong making an opponent’s bingo fairly likely. At first, it seems very difficult to block your opponent’s bingo lines on row 15 while maintaining your lead. However, ENTIA 15c (13) does a great job of doing just that, as it leaves you HM at o1 as well as d6, which score enough to outscore your opponent even if you draw all consonants on your next turn.