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lice
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4 LETTERS1 POINT[laɪs]
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How lice fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
C E I L
Two-Letter Start
LI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
CE
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- LI start
- CE ending
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- lice 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 c, e, i, l plus any remaining hive letters.
- The CE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the LI start.
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Pronunciation
[laɪs][laɪs]
Definitions
noun
A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.
noun
(not usually used in plural form) A contemptible person; one who is deceitful or causes harm.
Related Words
Same Letters
- icicle
- celli
- ceil
Synonyms
- maggot
- worm
- cootie