This worked position uses ordinary letter values and the centre double-word square. Rows and columns below are numbered from 1.
1. Open with CAT
Place C, A and T on row 8, columns 7 to 9. A covers the centre. The opening scores (3 + 1 + 1) × 2 = 10.
2. Cross it with BAR
Place B at row 7, column 8 and R at row 9, column 8. Use the existing A between them. BAR scores 3 + 1 + 1 = 5. The centre premium is already used, so it does not double BAR.
3. Extend CAT to CATS
Place S at row 8, column 10. CATS scores 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 6. No new premium applies to S at this position. BAR is not scored again because this move does not change it.
What to inspect before submitting
- Every new tile must be in the same row or column.
- The new word must connect to the board.
- Check all new words running in the other direction.
Use Hint in a practice match to examine an alternative placement. Use Recall to take suggested tiles back before you commit. The review at the end compares immediate points; it does not predict the rest of the match.
Start a practice match or check the scoring table.
A completed ten-turn match
This record comes from a match played in our version of Scrabble, with the computer on medium and a hint used for the player’s moves. The three-move example above is a separate position. This match finished 394 to 167. It used the short format, so remaining rack tiles were not deducted.
| Turn | Side | Move | Points | Running total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Player | RIBIER | 44 | 44 : 0 |
| 1 | Computer | SIZE | 26 | 44 : 26 |
| 2 | Player | UPDRAW | 46 | 90 : 26 |
| 2 | Computer | YO | 12 | 90 : 38 |
| 3 | Player | WHACK | 36 | 126 : 38 |
| 3 | Computer | MEME | 22 | 126 : 60 |
| 4 | Player | PLINK | 33 | 159 : 60 |
| 4 | Computer | ALUM | 14 | 159 : 74 |
| 5 | Player | JOT | 32 | 191 : 74 |
| 5 | Computer | RATING | 18 | 191 : 92 |
| 6 | Player | MEMENTO | 24 | 215 : 92 |
| 6 | Computer | LIEU | 14 | 215 : 106 |
| 7 | Player | JERQUE | 32 | 247 : 106 |
| 7 | Computer | THY | 15 | 247 : 121 |
| 8 | Player | SAVE | 90 | 337 : 121 |
| 8 | Computer | AXE | 20 | 337 : 141 |
| 9 | Player | ORIBI | 28 | 365 : 141 |
| 9 | Computer | STABS | 14 | 365 : 155 |
| 10 | Player | IWI | 29 | 394 : 155 |
| 10 | Computer | ANGEL | 12 | 394 : 167 |
What to inspect when you replay
- A short main word can earn a larger total when the move also makes cross-words.
- A letter premium changes only a newly placed tile. A previously covered word premium does not apply again.
- A hint searches for a scoring move. It does not prove the move is best for the remaining rack or future board.
The accepted list includes unusual words. Check the current game’s word list before treating this log as a guide to another game or tournament.