gilt
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How gilt fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
G I L T
Two-Letter Start
GI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LT
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- GI start
- LT ending
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- gilt 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 g, i, l, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- The LT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the GI start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
verb
To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
verb
To adorn.
verb
To decorate with a golden surface appearance.
verb
To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.
verb
To make appear drunk.
noun
Gold or other metal in a thin layer; gilding.
noun
Money.
noun
A security issued by the Bank of England (see gilt-edged)
noun
A gilded object, an object covered with gold.
adjective
Golden coloured.
noun
A young female pig, at or nearing the age of first breeding.