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andiron
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How andiron fits the hive
Base Score
7
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
6
A D I N O R
Two-Letter Start
AN
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
ON
Useful for cleanup scans
- 7 letters
- 6 unique letters
- AN start
- ON ending
- repeated letters
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- andiron is worth 7 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 6 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, d, i, n, o, r plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (N x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The ON ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the AN start.
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Definitions
noun
A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side
Related Words
Same Letters
- android
- inroad
- ordain
Synonyms
- firedog