flail
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How flail fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
A F I L
Two-Letter Start
FL
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IL
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 4 unique letters
- FL start
- IL ending
- repeated letters
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- flail is worth 5 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 (L x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The IL ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the FL start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle with a shorter stick attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
noun
A weapon which has the (usually spherical) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a chain.
verb
To beat using a flail or similar implement.
verb
To wave or swing vigorously
verb
To thresh.
verb
To move like a flail.
"He was flailing wildly, but didn't land a blow."
Related Words
Same Letters
- filial
- fail
Synonyms
- thrashel
- threshel
- thrash