(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I have been using Words With Letters https://wordswithletters.io to experiment with difficult racks, especially when several vowels or high-value letters are stuck together. The filters for word length, starting letters, ending letters, and blank tiles can make it much easier to explore possible combinations.

One thing I find useful is checking short words first, since they can sometimes open up better board positions for the next turn.

For those who play word games competitively, do you rely more on anagram tools, memorized word patterns, or your own vocabulary when dealing with difficult racks? I am particularly curious about strategies for handling Q, X, Z, and J without leaving the rack too unbalanced.