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Base Score

7

Before any pangram bonus

Unique Letters

6

F G I N O R

Two-Letter Start

FO

Useful for systematic scans

Ending

ING

Useful for cleanup scans

  • 7 letters
  • 6 unique letters
  • FO start
  • ING ending
  • repeated letters

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  • forging is worth 7 points before any pangram bonus.
  • It uses 6 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include f, g, i, n, o, r plus any remaining hive letters.
  • Watch the repeated-letter pattern (G x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
  • The ING ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the FO start.
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Definitions

  1. verb

    To shape a metal by heating and hammering.

  2. verb

    To form or create with concerted effort.

    "The politician's recent actions are an effort to forge a relationship with undecided voters."

  3. verb

    To create a forgery of; to make a counterfeit item of; to copy or imitate unlawfully.

    "He had to forge his ex-wife's signature.  The jury learned the documents had been forged."

  4. verb

    To make falsely; to produce, as that which is untrue or not genuine; to fabricate.

  5. verb

    (often as forge ahead) To move forward heavily and slowly (originally as a ship); to advance gradually but steadily; to proceed towards a goal in the face of resistance or difficulty.

    "The party of explorers forged through the thick underbrush."

  6. verb

    (sometimes as forge ahead) To advance, move or act with an abrupt increase in speed or energy.

    "With seconds left in the race, the runner forged into first place."

  7. noun

    A component that is forged (shaped by heating and hammering).

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