gunk
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How gunk fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
G K N U
Two-Letter Start
GU
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
NK
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- GU start
- NK ending
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- gunk 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, k, n, u plus any remaining hive letters.
- The NK ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the GU start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
Dirt or grime; any vague or unknown substance
"I washed all the gunk off the light fixture, and found that it was white, not brown."
noun
A subculture of 21st century American males, combining elements of modern gothic culture with punk rock.
noun
A member of the gunk subculture.
verb
To soil or make dirty
Related Words
Synonyms
- goo
- goop
- grime
- gunge
- muck