ajar
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How ajar fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
3
A J R
Two-Letter Start
AJ
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
AR
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 3 unique letters
- AJ start
- AR ending
- repeated letters
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- ajar is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 3 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, j, r plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (A x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The AR ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the AJ start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
verb
To turn or open slightly; to become ajar or to cause to become ajar; to be or to hang ajar.
adjective
Slightly turned or opened.
"The door is ajar."
adverb
Slightly turned or opened.
"The door was standing ajar."
verb
To show variance or contradiction with something; to be or cause to be askew.
adverb
Out of harmony.
adverb
Being at variance or in contradiction to something.
Related Words
Same Letters
- raja