loci
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How loci fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
C I L O
Two-Letter Start
LO
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
CI
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- LO start
- CI ending
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- loci 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, i, l, o plus any remaining hive letters.
- The CI ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the LO start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 2 published Daily pages.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
"The cafeteria was the locus of activity."
noun
The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.
"A circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius."
noun
A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.
noun
(chiefly in the plural) A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.
Related Words
Same Letters
- colic
- coil