Cheaters win. If you have money to burn, the game allows you to pay to solve the words for you. I was in 1st place and took a break. In s very short time someone beat me by a 10x factor, which is impossible unless you cheat. I think you should lose points if you use the hint or letter blast. I'm at a level they say is solved by less than 1% of players, yet taking a break allows other players to come from way behind and beat you badly. Cheaters are rewarded!