Literaki · tactics school · Advanced

Several words in one move

Every new tile also forms a word across.

Learn the tactic

Stairs form when short parallel plays grow along a diagonal of premiums. Every tile scores in two words, so these moves pay well. They can also hand your opponent the next premiums – always check the reply.

Remember

A multi-word play earns a lot from few tiles. Watch what you open next to it.

Find your own move without seeing the answer. Hints remain available, but using them makes this an assisted attempt.