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diode
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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[ˈdaɪəʊd]
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How diode fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
D E I O
Two-Letter Start
DI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
DE
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 4 unique letters
- DI start
- DE ending
- repeated letters
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- diode is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include d, e, i, o plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (D x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The DE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the DI start.
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Pronunciation
[ˈdaɪəʊd][ˈdaɪoʊd]
Definitions
noun
An electronic device that allows current to flow in one direction only; used chiefly as a rectifier.
Related Words
Same Letters
- iodide