again
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How again fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
A G I N
Two-Letter Start
AG
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IN
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 4 unique letters
- AG start
- IN ending
- repeated letters
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- again is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, g, i, n plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (A x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The IN ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the AG start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
adverb
Another time; once more.
adverb
Over and above a factor of one.
adverb
Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion.
"Great, thanks again!"
adverb
Back in the reverse direction, or to an original starting point.
"Bring us word again."
adverb
Back (to a former place or state).
"The South will rise again."
adverb
In return, as a reciprocal action; back.
adverb
In any other place.
adverb
On the other hand.
adverb
Moreover; besides; further.
preposition
(obsolete or dialectal) Against.
Related Words
Same Letters
- gagging
- gaining
- ganging
- nagging
- angina
- aging
- gain