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Well, the article does say "I try to score points. The goal is to score more points than your opponent." and "I’m not sure there is a secret. It’s just a matter of learning the words."

Perhaps that (incredibly unsatisfying) explanation is actually true?

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There's a 'how to play chess' book I can't recall the name of, with similarly useless advice:

Rule #2: Make the right move.

That worked for Smyslov (7th World Chess Champion), who once quipped:

"I will make 40 good moves and if you are able to do the same, the game will end in a draw."

So he brute forces it? What's the time per move in official scrabble tournaments?

25 minutes for all of your moves.

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