elect
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How elect fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
C E L T
Two-Letter Start
EL
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
CT
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 4 unique letters
- EL start
- CT ending
- repeated letters
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- elect is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include c, e, l, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (E x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The CT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the EL start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
One chosen or set apart.
noun
In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.
verb
To choose or make a decision (to do something)
verb
To choose (a candidate) in an election
adjective
Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
"He is the President elect."
adjective
Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.
Related Words
Same Letters
- electee
- celt
Antonyms
- reprobate