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lactic
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6 LETTERS6 POINTS[ˈlæktɪk]
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How lactic fits the hive
Base Score
6
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
A C I L T
Two-Letter Start
LA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IC
Useful for cleanup scans
- 6 letters
- 5 unique letters
- LA start
- IC ending
- repeated letters
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- lactic is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, i, l, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (C x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The IC ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the LA start.
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Pronunciation
[ˈlæktɪk]
Definitions
adjective
Of, relating to, or derived from milk
adjective
(of fermentation) That produces lactic acid
Related Words
Same Letters
- tactical
- cattail
- italic