There are dozens of otherfree online word gamesthat are similar to Literati and Scrabble.
Literati is free to play.
The only requirements are a Yahoo ID and a Java-enabled internet tool.
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It’s even possible to cheat in Literati using third-party Scrabble solvers.
What Is Literati?
Literati is a word game that is similar to Scrabble.
Select a skill level, then choose a room.
The game runs in a third window, giving you constant access to the lobby.
Games can be public or private and can accommodate up to five players.
The interface is intuitive and easy to use.
Placing tiles on the board is a simple drag-and-drop operation.
There is an optional challenge mode, which lets players challenge each other’s words in Scrabble fashion.
you could also juggle tiles in your tray to help you make words.
Letters for wild tiles (white) are selected with the keyboard.
There are essentially two ways to approach a game of Literati or Scrabble.
A common rule of thumb is to keep a roughly equal number of vowels and consonants in your tray.
This is referred to as balancing the rack.
Letters still in your rack at the end of the game are deducted from your score.
Similarly, there are 12 acceptable three-letter words that contain a Z.
