hate
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How hate fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
A E H T
Two-Letter Start
HA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
TE
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- HA start
- TE ending
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- hate 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 a, e, h, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- The TE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the HA start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
An object of hatred.
"One of my pet hates is traffic wardens."
noun
Hatred.
"He gave me a look filled with pure hate."
noun
Negative feedback, abusive behaviour.
verb
To dislike intensely or greatly.
verb
To experience hatred.
"Do not fear; he who fears hates; he who hates kills. — attributed to Gandhi"
Related Words
Same Letters
- heath
- theta
- heat