envy
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When envy helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
E N V Y
Two-Letter Start
EN
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
VY
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- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- EN start
- VY ending
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- envy is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include e, n, v, y plus any remaining hive letters.
- The VY ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the EN start.
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Pronunciation
noun
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).
noun
An object of envious notice or feeling.
noun
Hatred, enmity, ill-feeling.
noun
Emulation; rivalry.
noun
Public odium; ill repute.
verb
To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.
verb
To have envious feelings (at).
verb
To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge.
verb
To show malice or ill will; to rail.
verb
To do harm to; to injure; to disparage.
verb
To hate.
verb
To emulate.