hilt
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How hilt fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
H I L T
Two-Letter Start
HI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LT
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- HI start
- LT ending
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- hilt 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 h, i, l, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- The LT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the HI start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.
noun
The base of the penis.
verb
To provide with a hilt.
verb
To insert (a bodily extremity) as far as it can go into a sexual orifice so that it is impeded by the wider base to which it is attached (finger until palm, penis until pelvis).
Related Words
Same Letters
- thill
- tilth
- lith
Synonyms
- haft