How to Play Words with Friends Strategically/Defensively
Block those triple word scores like they're the last slice of pizza! Position your words to limit your opponent's options.
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Use short words to control the board, and keep high-value tiles like Q and Z until you can score big with them.
From personal experience, playing defensively means not just focusing on your score but also cutting off big potential plays for your opponent. Don't leave juicy openings!
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