Hook words are words to which you can add a single letter(a hook) to the front(front hook) or back(back hook) to create a new word. The more hooks you learn from this word list the bigger the advantage you will have in your next word game.
How do you score a hook?
A hook letter allows you to score points from an already played word by adding one extra letter to that word. You have to play close attention to the words your opponent plays. Great players know and use hooks actively.