epic
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How epic fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
C E I P
Two-Letter Start
EP
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IC
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- EP start
- IC ending
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- epic 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 c, e, i, p plus any remaining hive letters.
- The IC ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the EP start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.
"The Icelandic epic took all night to recite."
noun
A series of events considered appropriate to an epic.
"The book was an epic in four volumes."
noun
In software development, a large or extended user story.
adjective
Of, or relating to, an epic.
"Beowulf is an epic poem."
adjective
Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character
"The epic defense was rewarded with the highest military decorations"
adjective
Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.
"The after-prom party was truly epic."
adjective
(of a morphism) That is an epimorphism.
Related Words
Same Letters
- piece
- pice
Synonyms
- epos
- epopee
- epical
- extraordinary
- momentous
- remarkable