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epee
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4 LETTERS1 POINT[ˈeɪpeɪ]
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How epee fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
2
E P
Two-Letter Start
EP
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
EE
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 2 unique letters
- EP start
- EE ending
- repeated letters
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- epee is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 2 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include e, p plus any remaining hive letters.
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- The EE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the EP start.
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Pronunciation
[ˈeɪpeɪ]
Definitions
noun
A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing.
Related Words
Same Letters
- peep