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clench
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6 LETTERS6 POINTS[klɛntʃ]
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How clench fits the hive
Base Score
6
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
C E H L N
Two-Letter Start
CL
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
CH
Useful for cleanup scans
- 6 letters
- 5 unique letters
- CL start
- CH ending
- repeated letters
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- clench is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include c, e, h, l, n plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (C x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The CH ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the CL start.
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Pronunciation
[klɛntʃ]
Definitions
noun
Tight grip.
noun
A seal that is applied to formed thin-wall bushings.
noun
A local chapter of the Church of the SubGenius parody religion.
verb
To grip or hold fast.
verb
To close tightly.
"He clenched his fist in anger."
Related Words
Synonyms
- clasp
- clutch
- grip
Antonyms
- unclench