addict
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When addict helps
Base Score
6
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
5
A C D I T
Two-Letter Start
AD
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
CT
Check this pattern late
- 6 letters
- 5 unique letters
- AD start
- CT ending
- repeated letters
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- addict is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, d, i, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (D x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The CT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the AD start.
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Pronunciation
noun
A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug
"He is an addict when it comes to chocolate cookies."
noun
An adherent or fan (of something)
verb
To deliver (someone or something) following a judicial decision.
verb
To devote (oneself) to a given activity, occupation, thing etc.
verb
To bind (a person or thing) to the service of something.
verb
To devote or pledge (oneself) to a given person, cause etc.
verb
To devote (one's mind, talent etc.) to a given activity, occupation, thing etc.
verb
To make (someone) become devoted to a given thing or activity; to cause to be addicted.
Related Words
Same Letters
- didactic
- didact
- dicta
Synonyms
- adherent
- aficionado
- devotee
- enthusiast
- fan
- habitue
- junkie
- slave
- adapt
- fit
- hooked
- consecrate