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filial
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6 LETTERS6 POINTS[ˈfɪl.i.əl]
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How filial fits the hive
Base Score
6
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
A F I L
Two-Letter Start
FI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
AL
Useful for cleanup scans
- 6 letters
- 4 unique letters
- FI start
- AL ending
- repeated letters
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- filial is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, f, i, l plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (I x2, L x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The AL ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the FI start.
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Pronunciation
[ˈfɪl.i.əl][ˈfi.li.əl]
Definitions
adjective
Pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter.
adjective
Respectful of the duties and attitudes of a son or daughter toward their parents.
adjective
Of a generation or generations descending from a specific previous one.
Related Words
Same Letters
- flail
- fail
Antonyms
- unfilial