gimping
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How gimping fits the hive
Base Score
7
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
G I M N P
Two-Letter Start
GI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
ING
Useful for cleanup scans
- 7 letters
- 5 unique letters
- GI start
- ING ending
- repeated letters
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- gimping is worth 7 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include g, i, m, n, p plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (G x2, I x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The ING ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the GI start.
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Definitions
verb
(of yarn, cord, thread, etc.) To wrap or wind (surround) with another length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, creating 'gimped yarn', etc. Also, generally, to wrap or twist with string or wire. See gimped.
verb
To notch or indent; to jag or make jagged; to edge with serrations or grooves.
verb
To limp; to hobble.
verb
To make underpowered; to limit or restrict the useful effects of.
Related Words
Same Letters
- impinging
- pimping
Synonyms
- nerf