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Word games such as Scrabble, Words with Friends, and Boggle are fun ways to pass the time away. And they are not just for entertainment; they are educational too. But in as much as they are educational and entertaining, losing most of the time can be discouraging. You may be the first to opt for other games instead of playing these word games that is more beneficial to you in the long run.

These word games can enhance one’s vocabulary. This can be an advantage to you when you have your language courses in school that require you to write your own compositions. It will also make you a better speaker. Having a vast vocabulary also means that you will be able to express yourself more in your daily conversations. So don’t quit playing word games. Instead, find some ways to beat your friends. Here’s how.

The Word Unscrambler

One way to help you win matches in your Scrabble game with your friend is through the Word Unscrambler. This tool can form words from a given set of letters that you throw into it. By entering some letters, this app will provide you with possible words that can be formed. You may be able to encounter words that you may never think existed. To make the most of it, you should make some effort to look for the meaning of these words. This will help you acquire new words into your vocabulary.

While in the game, using this tool may not be allowed by your friends. You will be seen as a cheat if you use your mobile to access the help of Word Unscrambler. Word Unscrambler can also be an entertaining activity in itself.

Read Books

Being a wide reader of books will familiarize you with new words. You can take note of words that contain letters that are difficult to place in a scrabble game like Q, Z, X, K, and other letters. You should know the meaning, so there will be no argument when you place these words. You can also do your research directly from dictionaries.

Know How to Strategize

Although having a vast vocabulary does not assure you of winning in a word game like Scrabble, Game with Friend, Boggle, at least it helps you to score some points. It may also take some luck and the right strategies. You would really be unlucky in a scrabble game if you do not pick on letters with higher scores. But if you can strategize not to allow the other players to have a high score, you can reduce the gap. Who knows, you will be luckier in your next pick.