lilt
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How lilt fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
3
I L T
Two-Letter Start
LI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LT
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 3 unique letters
- LI start
- LT ending
- repeated letters
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- lilt 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 i, l, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (L x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The LT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the LI start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 5 published Daily pages.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness.
noun
A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune.
noun
A cheerful or melodious accent when speaking.
verb
To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.
verb
To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic.
verb
To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.
Related Words
Same Letters
- till
- tilt