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cannula
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7 LETTERS7 POINTS[ˈkænjʊlə]
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How cannula fits the hive
Base Score
7
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
A C L N U
Two-Letter Start
CA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LA
Useful for cleanup scans
- 7 letters
- 5 unique letters
- CA start
- LA ending
- repeated letters
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- cannula is worth 7 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, l, n, u plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (A x2, N x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The LA ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the CA start.
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Pronunciation
[ˈkænjʊlə]
Definitions
noun
A tube inserted in the body to drain or inject fluid.
noun
A hose or tube that connects directly to an oxygen (O2) bottle/source from the user's nose, commonly used by aircraft pilots or others needing direct oxygen breathing apparatus.
Related Words
Same Letters
- lacuna