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The Depths of Scrabble Strategy

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CSW Endgame #23

Score: 487-479
Pool: ELST

Opponent’s options: PHYLON o8 (52), HOY e10 (33)
Scoring options: PREX d1 (52), EX e11 (33)

In this case, while it looks like you should block speedings, there’s actually a really tough but common word overlap: ELECTOR 9d (35).

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