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Preendgame #49

Score: 332-402
Pool: ACDEFIMO

Solution

Opponent’s options: Column a, row 1, row 14
Candidate plays: RETAILED a4 (80), ELATERID a4 (80), IN o7 (13)

At this score, you need to not just bingo, but outrun your opponent’s next play. By playing IN, you allow yourself to draw INTERMALE/TRAMELED and INTERLEAF/FALTERED, which will allow you to outrun your opponent.

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