chipped
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How chipped fits the hive
Base Score
7
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
6
C D E H I P
Two-Letter Start
CH
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
ED
Useful for cleanup scans
- 7 letters
- 6 unique letters
- CH start
- ED ending
- repeated letters
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- chipped is worth 7 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 6 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include c, d, e, h, i, p plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (P x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The ED ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the CH start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
verb
To chop or cut into small pieces.
"The workers chipped the dead branches into mulch."
verb
To break small pieces from.
"Be careful not to chip the paint."
verb
To play a shot hitting the ball predominantly upwards rather than forwards. In association football specifically, when the shot is a shot on goal, the opposing goalkeeper may be the direct object of the verb, rather than the ball.
verb
To upgrade an engine management system, usually to increase power.
verb
To become chipped.
"This varnish chips easily."
verb
(often with "in") To ante (up).
verb
To fit (an animal) with a microchip.
verb
(often with "in") to contribute.
"Everyone needs to chip in £1 for George's leaving collection"
verb
(also, to chip at) To make fun of.
adjective
Having one or more chips (small pieces) missing.
"a chipped plate"
adjective
Having had a microchip fitted.
"a chipped pet cat"
adjective
Having had the engine management system upgraded, usually to increase power.