Scrabble Word Building Book

"The Scrabble Word-Building Book" by Saleem Ahmed is a comprehensive guide designed to enhance players' skills in the classic word game Scrabble. The book offers a wealth of information, including a list of over 94 two-letter words, more than 800 three-letter words, and all eight-letter words that can be formed from seven-letter words, making it an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced players. One of the standout features of the book is its detailed breakdown of word-building strategies. It provides a systematic approach to constructing words from existing ones, which can significantly improve a player's ability to rack up points and outsmart opponents. The inclusion of a two-letter word list and the ability to form three-letter words from two-letter words are particularly useful for players looking to expand their vocabulary and strategic thinking. The book lacks an index, making it less convenient for quick reference compared to a dictionary. Additionally, the Kindle version has been criticized for its lack of critical information, such as an index, which can make it less user-friendly for on-the-go players. Despite this minor drawback,, the book has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from many Scrabble enthusiasts. Players appreciate its thoroughness and find it a great addition to their game, often recommending it as a must-have for serious Scrabble players. The book is also seen as a good gift for Scrabble and Words with Friends (WWF) fans, adding value to their gaming experience. In summary, The Scrabble Word-Building Book is a detailed and useful resource for anyone looking to improve their Scrabble game. It offers a wealth of information and strategies that can significantly enhance a player's vocabulary and strategic thinking, making it a valuable addition to any Scrabble player's collection.

I have a list of 101 (2 letter) words, not 92 like the book, I have also found that some of the words listed in the book are not recognized by The Words with Friends game on Facebook. But all in all, it is the best reference I have found for the game.

Great for looking up those "odd" words. Small enough to store in the Scrabble box.

A handy tool for playing Scrabble. My daughter and I use it constantly - much better than just a dictionary.

Great book to have for checking possibilities within the constraints of a given draw of letters.

If you ever want to be a good Scrabble player, study this book!While a little dated (since words have been removed from legal play) it still is the most complete list for building words.

Scrabble has been an integral part of our family for over 50 years. The originators (Grandmother and her sisters) were highly competitive and were totally against the idea of looking up words prior to playing. But, in order to encourage the game with the fourth generation, the rules have been relaxed.As a result, this book is extremely helpful to teach adding on to words and multiple-word plays. While it just consists of alphabetized lists, we make it a rule that you also have to look up the meaning of the word in the Scrabble dictionary, if not known.But beware... while the book is fairly complete, there are some words that are not included which can be found in earlier editions of the Official Scrabble Dictionary.So, the recommendation is, this makes a fun and wonderful companion book, but should not be relied on alone.