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The Dictionary of Two-Letter Words - The Scrabble Player's Secret Weapon!
The Dictionary of Two-Letter Words - The Scrabble Player's Secret Weapon!
Master the Building-Blocks of the Game with Memorable Definitions of All 127 Words
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MASTER THE BUILDING-BLOCKS OF THE GAME WITH MEMORABLE DEFINITIONS OF ALL 127 WORDS
Two-letter words are not only the basic building-blocks of Scrabble, they are the anchor-points upon which our most fantastic and high-scoring words depend. Creating words from our available tiles is only half the battle: fitting them into the existing words on the board is if anything the trickier part of the game.
The competitive Scrabble player must therefore develop a knowledge of and facility with these elusive two-letter words. There is simply no other way to take full advantage of the opportunities of the game. When you possess such an easy familiarity, your opponents will wonder how you are able to dominate the board and place your words with such apparent ease! This book gives you:
- Explanatory definitions of every allowed two-letter word, including interesting background facts and/or memorable etymological notes.
- A mnemonic phrase after each definition, designed to encourage prompt recall by lodging the word in your memory, connected to a well-known saying, pun or mental image.
- Plural forms for all words, where applicable.
- Full reference word-lists arranged by starting and ending letters, which can assist memorization by repetition.
- Margin space for you to add your own phrases, drawings, etc.
- Pages for your own notes - also useful for writing in any new words to be added to the list in future.
Note: Two-letter words that are present in Collins Scrabble Words but not in the NASPA Word List are marked as such, as are plurals.
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ISBN/SKU: 194911712X
Scrabble, Word Games, Words With Friends, Master Scrabble, Win at Scrabble
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Before You Buy
Q: Who is this book for?
A: This guide is designed for Scrabble players, word-game enthusiasts, crossword solvers, teachers, students, and anyone interested in the smallest legal building blocks of the English language. It is particularly useful for players who want to understand two-letter words rather than simply memorize a bare list.
Q: What does the book contain?
A: It brings together the playable two-letter words used in major English-language word games and explains their meanings, usage, and linguistic background. The result is both a practical game reference and a compact dictionary of unusually short words.
Q: Why are two-letter words so important in Scrabble?
A: They are among the most useful words in the game. Knowing them makes it much easier to play parallel to existing words, connect awkward tiles to the board, reach premium squares, open or close lanes, and turn otherwise difficult racks into scoring opportunities.
Q: Is this just a list of acceptable two-letter words?
A: No. The book goes beyond simple memorization by providing definitions and context. Understanding what the words actually mean can make them easier to remember and turns what might otherwise be rote study into a more interesting exploration of language.
Q: Is it suitable for beginners?
A: Yes. Learning the two-letter words is one of the fastest ways for a newer Scrabble player to improve. The small number of words makes the subject manageable, while their usefulness on the board means the benefits appear almost immediately.
Q: Is this useful for experienced players too?
A: Yes. Serious players are expected to know the two-letter words instinctively, and having them collected with definitions makes the book useful for review, reinforcement, and language study. It can also help clarify unfamiliar words that experienced players may know only as legal plays.
Q: Does the book have value outside Scrabble?
A: Yes. The definitions and linguistic information make it interesting to crossword solvers, word lovers, teachers, students, and anyone curious about unusual English vocabulary. Many two-letter words have distinctive origins or specialized meanings that are easily overlooked in ordinary dictionaries.
Q: What makes this different from looking up a two-letter word list online?
A: Online lists are useful for checking legality, but they rarely explain the words themselves. This book turns the complete set into a readable reference, helping players learn not just which combinations are permitted but why they are words and what they mean.
Q: Why choose a dedicated book for such a small group of words?
A: Because these words have an outsized effect on word-game performance. A compact specialist reference makes them easy to study systematically, revisit frequently, and absorb thoroughly, turning one of the most valuable areas of Scrabble vocabulary into a manageable learning project.
Publication Details & Specifications
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Series | UOL Mind / University of Life Library |
| Edition | Compact reference edition |
| Print length | 89 pages |
| Dimensions | 5 × 0.21 × 8 inches |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | December 5, 2019 |
| ISBN-10 | 194911712X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1949117127 |
| Author | Rick Carlile |
| Word coverage | All 127 two-letter words covered by the edition |
| Definitions | Explanatory definitions with background facts and memorable etymological notes |
| Memory aids | Each entry includes a mnemonic phrase designed to make the word easier to remember and recall during play |
| Plural forms | Plural forms supplied where applicable |
| Reference lists | Includes full two-letter word lists arranged by starting and ending letters for rapid reference and memorization |
| Word-list distinctions | Identifies words accepted in Collins Scrabble Words but not in the NASPA Word List |
| Study features | Includes margin space and dedicated note pages for personal mnemonics, drawings, additions, and study notes |
| Focus | Rapid mastery of two-letter words for stronger board placement, parallel plays, hooks, and high-scoring word-game strategy |
| Format advantage | Compact 5 × 8 inch format designed for quick consultation, memorization, and portable study |
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