How to Set Up for a Scrabble Bingo
A Scrabble bingo happens when a player uses all seven of his tiles to form one word. You receive a 50 point bonus on top of the points scored from the word itself. It is not uncommon for tournament Scrabble players to score more than one bingo during a game. A novice player can also achieve a Scrabble bingo if he plays his tiles right. By following a few guidelines, you can set up a bingo and improve your Scrabble game.
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Instructions
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Look for these common letters: A,E,I, S,T,R,L,N. These common letters give you plenty of options for words. Try to save as many of these letters as possible.
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Throw back difficult letters like q and v. If you cannot use them in two or three turns, then let them go. It will cost you a turn, but it is best to ditch these if you cannot use them early in the game.
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Hang on to the blank tiles. A blank tile is very helpful when you are trying to bingo. The blank tile can be any letter. It is an invaluable tool, so use it well.
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Rearrange your rack often. Looking at the same letters but in a different order can jog your memory. This will help you find more words.
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Look for commonly used letter prefixes and suffixes like un, er, ing, and in. Adding these to words can help you empty your rack.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember those versatile letters with the word "starline."
Hoarding letters can be a good strategy to set up a bingo, but do not keep letters if you have an opportunity for a high-scoring word.
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