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ipecac
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How ipecac fits the hive
Base Score
6
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
A C E I P
Two-Letter Start
IP
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
AC
Useful for cleanup scans
- 6 letters
- 5 unique letters
- IP start
- AC ending
- repeated letters
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- ipecac is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, e, i, p plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (C x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The AC ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the IP start.
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Definitions
noun
The plant ipecacuanha (Psychotria ipecacuanha) or its root.
noun
Syrup of ipecac, produced from this plant's root, used to induce emesis (vomiting).
Related Words
Same Letters
- apiece
- icecap