cleat
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How cleat fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
A C E L T
Two-Letter Start
CL
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
AT
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- CL start
- AT ending
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- cleat is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, e, l, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- The AT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the CL start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
noun
A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
noun
A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
noun
A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.)
verb
To strengthen with a cleat.
verb
To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat.
Related Words
Same Letters
- lactate
- lacteal
- acetal
- cattle
- eclat