defied
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How defied fits the hive
Base Score
6
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
D E F I
Two-Letter Start
DE
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
ED
Useful for cleanup scans
- 6 letters
- 4 unique letters
- DE start
- ED ending
- repeated letters
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- defied is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include d, e, f, i plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (D x2, E x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The ED ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the DE start.
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Definitions
verb
To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
"to defy an enemy; to defy the power of a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion"
verb
To refuse to obey.
"If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention."
verb
To not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations.
verb
To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
Related Words
Same Letters
- deified
- edified
- fifed