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The Depths of Scrabble Strategy

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Endgame #2

Score: 404-364
Pool: EEHOTY?

Solution

Opponent’s options: EYEsHOT 13c (91), EYEsHOT 14h (88),
High scoring plays: GANOF 10b (18) (not enough points to outrun bingos)
Blocking plays: VANG j12 (12)VANG is the best play, as it is the only play that blocks both placements of EYESHOT.

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