gelt
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When gelt helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
E G L T
Two-Letter Start
GE
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LT
Check this pattern late
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- GE start
- LT ending
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- gelt 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, g, l, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- The LT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the GE start.
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Pronunciation
noun
A lunatic.
noun
Gilding; gilt.
verb
To castrate a male (usually an animal).
verb
To deprive of anything essential; to weaken.
noun
A gelding.
noun
Money.
noun
Tribute; tax.
noun
Money, especially that given as a gift on Hanukkah or used in games of dreidel.
noun
Chocolate candy in the shape of coins, usually wrapped in metallic foil, usually eaten on Hanukkah and often used for games of dreidel.