libel
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When libel helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
B E I L
Two-Letter Start
LI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
EL
Check this pattern late
- 5 letters
- 4 unique letters
- LI start
- EL ending
- repeated letters
Try it when
- libel is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include b, e, i, l plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (L x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The EL ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the LI start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 2 published Daily snapshots.
Pronunciation
noun
A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
noun
The act or crime of displaying such a statement publicly.
noun
Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
noun
A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of their cause of action, and of the relief they seek.
noun
A brief writing of any kind, especially a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.
verb
To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.
"He libelled her when he published that."
verb
To proceed against (a ship, goods, etc.) by filing a libel.