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detox
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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[ˈdiːtɒks]
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When detox helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
5
D E O T X
Two-Letter Start
DE
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
OX
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- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- DE start
- OX ending
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- detox is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include d, e, o, t, x plus any remaining hive letters.
- The OX ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the DE start.
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Pronunciation
[ˈdiːtɒks]
noun
Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or illegal, addictive drugs.
noun
A detoxification unit.
verb
To detoxify, especially from alcohol or recreational drugs.
Related Words
Same Letters
- detoxed