foible
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How foible fits the hive
Base Score
6
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
6
B E F I L O
Two-Letter Start
FO
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IBLE
Useful for cleanup scans
- 6 letters
- 6 unique letters
- FO start
- IBLE ending
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- foible is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 6 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include b, e, f, i, l, o plus any remaining hive letters.
- The IBLE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the FO start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly.
"Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath."
noun
A weakness or failing of character.
noun
Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.
adjective
Weak; feeble.
Related Words
Synonyms
- fault