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cancan

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A C N

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cancan is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
It uses 3 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, n plus any remaining hive letters.
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noun
A high-kicking chorus line dance originating in France.
noun
(motocross) A trick where one leg is brought over the seat, so that both legs are on one side.
verb
To dance the cancan.