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dongle
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6 LETTERS6 POINTS[ˈdɒŋɡl̩]
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How dongle fits the hive
Base Score
6
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
6
D E G L N O
Two-Letter Start
DO
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LE
Useful for cleanup scans
- 6 letters
- 6 unique letters
- DO start
- LE ending
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- dongle is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 6 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include d, e, g, l, n, o plus any remaining hive letters.
- The LE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the DO start.
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Pronunciation
[ˈdɒŋɡl̩][ˈdɑŋɡl̩]
Definitions
noun
Any small device that plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wireless modems, software copy protect devices, and adapters.
noun
A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection.
Related Words
Same Letters
- endlong
- golden
- longed