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4 LETTERS1 POINTkiːn

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Base Score

1

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Unique Letters

3

E K N

Two-Letter Start

KE

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Ending

EN

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  • 4 letters
  • 3 unique letters
  • KE start
  • EN ending
  • repeated letters

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  • keen 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 e, k, n plus any remaining hive letters.
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  • The EN ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the KE start.
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Pronunciation

kiːnkin

Definitions

  1. verb

    To make cold, to sharpen.

  2. adjective

    Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.

    "I’m keen on computers."

  3. adjective

    Fierce, intense, vehement.

    "This boy has a keen appetite."

  4. adjective

    Having a fine edge or point; sharp.

  5. adjective

    Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.

  6. adjective

    Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.

    "keen satire or sarcasm"

  7. adjective

    Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.

    "a keen wind"

  8. adjective

    Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.

  9. adjective

    Marvelous.

    "I just got this peachy keen new dress."

  10. adjective

    Brave, courageous; audacious, bold.

  11. noun

    A prolonged wail for a deceased person.

  12. verb

    To utter a keen.

  13. verb

    To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.

  14. verb

    To mourn.

Related Words

Same Letters

  • knee

Synonyms

  • biting
  • cutting
  • piercing
  • acute
  • penetrating
  • shrewd
  • sharp
  • ardent
  • eager
  • prompt

Daily Appearances

2026-07-24

Verified answer

1 pts

K + E G I N O V

2026-07-12

Verified answer

1 pts

K + A E G I N W