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iffy
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4 LETTERS1 POINT[ˈɪfi]
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How iffy fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
3
F I Y
Two-Letter Start
IF
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
FY
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 3 unique letters
- IF start
- FY ending
- repeated letters
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- iffy is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 3 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include f, i, y plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (F x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The FY ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the IF start.
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Pronunciation
[ˈɪfi][ˈɪfi]
Definitions
adjective
Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
"He's selling new CD players for £20 each – that sounds a bit iffy to me."
adjective
Uncertain or chancy.
"The weather is still iffy for Saturday's shuttle launch."
Related Words
Synonyms
- dodgy
- dubious
- fishy