Week 1: letter inventory
Each day, solve five racks of four to six letters. Before using the tool, alphabetize the rack and circle repeated letters. Record missed words only if they are familiar and useful; the goal is accurate counting, not collecting obscurities.
Week 2: chunks and affixes
Focus on one pattern daily: ST/STR blends, TH/SH/CH digraphs, -ER/-ED/-ING endings, and RE-/UN- prefixes. For every solved word, underline the chunk and write one related word. This builds reusable structure.
Week 3: constraints
Add exact lengths, one wildcard, or a fixed position. Explain which constraint removed the most candidates. Alternate anagram racks with five-letter and crossword-style patterns so you learn when different tools apply.
Week 4: transfer and review
Use the week’s words in short sentences, a mini crossword, or a timed game. Re-test the personal error list on days 24, 27, and 30. Finish by comparing accuracy and explanation quality—not just speed—with day one.
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Quick review
The strongest habit is to separate hard constraints—letter counts, length, fixed positions—from helpful clues such as frequency and familiar patterns. Use the tool to narrow possibilities, then use meaning and context to choose.