anvil
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How anvil fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
A I L N V
Two-Letter Start
AN
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IL
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- AN start
- IL ending
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- anvil is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, i, l, n, v plus any remaining hive letters.
- The IL ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the AN start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped.
noun
An incus bone in the middle ear.
noun
A stone or other hard surface used by a bird for breaking the shells of snails.
noun
The non-moving surface of a micrometer against which the item to be measured is placed.
verb
To fashion on an anvil (often used figuratively).
Related Words
Same Letters
- vanillin
- vanilla
- villain