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deft
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4 LETTERS1 POINT[dɛft]
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When deft helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
D E F T
Two-Letter Start
DE
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
FT
Check this pattern late
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- DE start
- FT ending
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- deft 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 d, e, f, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- The FT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the DE start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily page.
Pronunciation
[dɛft][dɛft]
adjective
Quick and neat in action; skillful.
"He assembled it in one fluid, deft motion."
Related Words
Same Letters
- feted