immune
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How immune fits the hive
Base Score
6
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
E I M N U
Two-Letter Start
IM
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
NE
Useful for cleanup scans
- 6 letters
- 5 unique letters
- IM start
- NE ending
- repeated letters
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- immune is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include e, i, m, n, u plus any remaining hive letters.
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- The NE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the IM start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A person who is not susceptible to infection by a particular disease
verb
To make immune.
adjective
(usually with "from") Exempt; not subject to.
"As a diplomat, you are immune from prosecution."
adjective
(usually with "to") Protected by inoculation, or due to innate resistance to pathogens.
"I am immune to chicken pox."
adjective
(by extension) Not vulnerable.
"Alas, he was immune to my charms."
adjective
Of or pertaining to the immune system.
"We examined the patient's immune response."
Related Words
Antonyms
- susceptible
- vulnerable