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emery
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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[ˈɛməɹi]
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When emery helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
E M R Y
Two-Letter Start
EM
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
RY
Check this pattern late
- 5 letters
- 4 unique letters
- EM start
- RY ending
- repeated letters
Try it when
- emery is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include e, m, r, y plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (E x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The RY ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the EM start.
Pronunciation
[ˈɛməɹi]
noun
An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.
verb
To sand or polish with emery.
verb
To coat with emery.
Related Words
Same Letters
- merry