gird
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When gird helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
D G I R
Two-Letter Start
GI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
RD
Check this pattern late
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- GI start
- RD ending
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- gird 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 d, g, i, r plus any remaining hive letters.
- The RD ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the GI start.
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Pronunciation
verb
To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
"The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large."
verb
To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
"The lady girt herself with silver chain, from which she hung a golden shear."
verb
To prepare oneself for an action.
noun
A sarcastic remark.
noun
A stroke with a rod or switch.
noun
A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
verb
To jeer at.
verb
To jeer.
Related Words
Same Letters
- rigid
- grid