Scrabble Reference

Two-letter words, Q without U words and high-scoring tips

Common 2-Letter Words

AA # volcanic rock
AB # abdominal muscle
AD # advertisement
AE # one (Scottish)
AG # agriculture
AH # exclamation
AI # three-toed sloth
AL # Indian mulberry
AM # to be
AN # indefinite article

Q Without U Words

QI # life force (Chinese)
QAT # evergreen shrub
QADI # Islamic judge
QAID # Muslim leader
QANAT # irrigation tunnel
QOPH # Hebrew letter
QORMA # type of curry
QWERTY # keyboard layout

Letter Values

1 point: A E I O U L N S T R
2 points: D G
3 points: B C M P
4 points: F H V W Y
5 points: K
8 points: J X
10 points: Q Z

Premium Squares

DL # Double Letter Score
TL # Triple Letter Score
DW # Double Word Score
TW # Triple Word Score

# Bonus
50 points # for using all 7 tiles (bingo)

Strategy Tips

Use high-value tiles # on premium squares
Keep balanced rack # mix vowels/consonants
Learn 2-letter words # create parallel plays
Save S and blanks # for bingos
Block opponent # dont open triple words
Exchange tiles # when stuck with bad rack