My tactics are very simple. Try to score as many points as possible without opening up any of Triple Word squares unless I absolutely have to. Seems very simple and obvious, you’d think, but I’m playing a couple of people at the moment who actually seem to be trying to open up Triple Words for me. It’s very gratifying, but a bit odd.

Words With Friends

Not a bad score for one letter.

Also, I’ve found, it’s not a good idea to gamble. If you notice that a letter can be added to a word you play that will get your opponent a huge number of points, it’s almost always the case that they’ll have that letter. Always assume your opponent has at least one S, for example. That way you won’t be caught out.