ballad
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When ballad helps
Base Score
6
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
A B D L
Two-Letter Start
BA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
AD
Check this pattern late
- 6 letters
- 4 unique letters
- BA start
- AD ending
- repeated letters
Try it when
- ballad is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, b, d, l plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (A x2, L x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The AD ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the BA start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
noun
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
"The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander."
noun
A slow romantic song.
"On Friday nights, the roller rink had a time-block called "Lovers' Lap" when they played nothing but ballads on the overhead speakers."
verb
To make mention of in ballads.
verb
To compose or sing ballads.