lark
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When lark helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
A K L R
Two-Letter Start
LA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
RK
Check this pattern late
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- LA start
- RK ending
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- lark is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, k, l, r plus any remaining hive letters.
- The RK ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the LA start.
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Pronunciation
noun
Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.
noun
Any of various similar-appearing birds, but usually ground-living, such as the meadowlark and titlark.
noun
(by extension) One who wakes early; one who is up with the larks.
verb
To catch larks (type of bird).
"to go larking"
noun
A romp, frolic, some fun.
noun
A prank.
verb
To sport, engage in harmless pranking.
verb
To frolic, engage in carefree adventure.
Related Words
Synonyms
- earlybird
- earlyriser
- onawhim
- whim
Antonyms
- owl