* The compound word must be a valid word in the official Scrabble dictionary. This is crucial. Just because two words are commonly used together (like "sun" and "shine") doesn't mean "sunshine" is a valid Scrabble word.
* The compound word must be formed on the board according to Scrabble rules. This means it must be created by adding letters to existing letters on the board, and it must form a continuous, uninterrupted word.
Example:
Let's say the board has "SUN" on it, and you have the tiles "S", "H", "I", "N", and "E". You can place the tiles "SHINE" after "SUN" to form the valid compound word "SUNSHINE".
Here are some things to keep in mind about compound words in Scrabble:
* Hyphenated words are generally not accepted. For example, "mother-in-law" is unlikely to be a valid Scrabble word.
* Some dictionaries may have different definitions of what constitutes a valid compound word. It's always best to refer to the official Scrabble dictionary for the most accurate information.
In summary: You can definitely use compound words in Scrabble, but make sure they are valid Scrabble words and are formed according to the rules of the game.