flue
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How flue fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
E F L U
Two-Letter Start
FL
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
UE
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- FL start
- UE ending
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- flue 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 e, f, l, u plus any remaining hive letters.
- The UE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the FL start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A pipe or duct that carries gaseous combustion products away from the point of combustion (such as a furnace).
noun
An enclosed passageway in which to direct air or other gaseous current along.
noun
A woolly or downy substance; down, nap; a piece of this.
noun
In an organ flue pipe, the opening between the lower lip and the languet.
adjective
Shallow; flat
Related Words
Same Letters
- fuel