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6 LETTERS6 POINTS[dɑːnst]

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Base Score

6

Before any board-specific bonus

Unique Letters

5

A C D E N

Two-Letter Start

DA

Useful for systematic scans

Ending

ED

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  • 6 letters
  • 5 unique letters
  • DA start
  • ED ending
  • repeated letters

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  • danced is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
  • It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, d, e, n plus any remaining hive letters.
  • Watch the repeated-letter pattern (D x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
  • The ED ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the DA start.
  • BuzzyWords has saved this word in 2 published Daily snapshots.

Pronunciation

[dɑːnst][dænst]
  1. verb

    To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

    "I danced with her all night long."

  2. verb

    To leap or move lightly and rapidly.

    "His eyes danced with pleasure as he spoke.   She accused her political opponent of dancing around the issue instead of confronting it."

  3. verb

    To perform the steps to.

    "Have you ever danced the tango?"

  4. verb

    To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.

  5. verb

    To make love or have sex.

    "You make me feel like dancing."

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