city
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How city fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
C I T Y
Two-Letter Start
CI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
TY
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- CI start
- TY ending
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- city is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include c, i, t, y plus any remaining hive letters.
- The TY ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the CI start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.
"São Paulo is the largest city in South America."
noun
A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.
noun
The central business district; downtown.
"I'm going into the city today to do some shopping."
noun
A large amount of something (used after the noun).
"It's video game city in here!"