fiat
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How fiat fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
A F I T
Two-Letter Start
FI
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Ending
AT
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- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- FI start
- AT ending
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- fiat 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 a, f, i, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- The AT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the FI start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
"A presidential fiat."
noun
Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.
"A government fiat."
noun
(English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
noun
(English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.
verb
(used in academic debate and role-playing games) To make (something) happen.