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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[ɡɹænd]

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Base Score

5

Before any board-specific bonus

Unique Letters

5

A D G N R

Two-Letter Start

GR

Useful for systematic scans

Ending

ND

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  • 5 letters
  • 5 unique letters
  • GR start
  • ND ending

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  • grand is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
  • It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, d, g, n, r plus any remaining hive letters.
  • The ND ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the GR start.

Pronunciation

[ɡɹænd][ɡɹænd]

  1. noun

    (plural "grand") A thousand of some unit of currency, such as dollars or pounds. (Compare G.)

  2. noun

    (plural "grands") A grand piano

  3. adjective

    Of a large size or extent; great.

    "a grand army"

  4. adjective

    Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, magnificent.

    "His simple vision has transformed into something far more grand."

  5. adjective

    Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name.

    "The Grand Viziers of the Ottoman Empire."

  6. adjective

    (usually in compound forms) Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent.

    "grandfather, grandson, grand-child"

  7. adjective

    Fine; lovely.

    "A cup of tea? That'd be grand."

  8. adjective

    Containing all the parts proper to a given form of composition.

  9. noun

    A grandparent or grandchild.

Related Words

Same Letters

  • granddad
  • grandad