aiming
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How aiming fits the hive
Base Score
6
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
A G I M N
Two-Letter Start
AI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
ING
Useful for cleanup scans
- 6 letters
- 5 unique letters
- AI start
- ING ending
- repeated letters
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- aiming is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, g, i, m, n plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (I x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The ING ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the AI start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 2 published Daily pages.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
verb
To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
"He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it."
verb
To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
"to aim at a pass"
verb
To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
"She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend."
verb
To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group
"to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general"
verb
To guess or conjecture.
noun
The act of one who aims.
Related Words
Same Letters
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