guilt
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How guilt fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
G I L T U
Two-Letter Start
GU
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LT
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- GU start
- LT ending
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- guilt is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include g, i, l, t, u plus any remaining hive letters.
- The LT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the GU start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
Responsibility for wrongdoing.
noun
The state of having been found guilty or admitted guilt in legal proceedings.
noun
The regret of having done wrong.
verb
To commit offenses; act criminally.
verb
To cause someone to feel guilt, particularly in order to influence their behaviour.
"He didn't want to do it, but his wife guilted him into it."
Related Words
Synonyms
- remorse
Antonyms
- innocence