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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[ˈeɪ.dɪd]

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How aided fits the hive

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Base Score

5

Before any pangram bonus

Unique Letters

4

A D E I

Two-Letter Start

AI

Useful for systematic scans

Ending

ED

Useful for cleanup scans

  • 5 letters
  • 4 unique letters
  • AI start
  • ED ending
  • repeated letters

Try it when

  • aided is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
  • It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, d, e, i plus any remaining hive letters.
  • Watch the repeated-letter pattern (D x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
  • The ED ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the AI start.
  • BuzzyWords has saved this word in 3 published Daily pages.

Pronunciation

[ˈeɪ.dɪd][ˈeɪ.dɪd]

Definitions

  1. verb

    To provide support to; to further the progress of; to help; to assist.

  2. verb

    To climb with the use of aids such as pitons.

Related Words

Same Letters

  • aide
  • idea

Synonyms

  • assist
  • befriend
  • bestand
  • cooperate
  • help
  • promote
  • relieve
  • succor
  • support
  • sustain

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