loved
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How loved fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
D E L O V
Two-Letter Start
LO
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
ED
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- LO start
- ED ending
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- loved is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include d, e, l, o, v plus any remaining hive letters.
- The ED ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the LO start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
verb
(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
"I love my spouse. I love you!"
verb
To need, thrive on.
"Mold loves moist, dark places."
verb
To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
"I love walking barefoot on wet grass; I'd love to join the team; I love what you've done with your hair"
verb
(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
verb
To derive delight from a fact or situation.
"I love the fact that the coffee shop now offers fat-free chai latte."
verb
To have sex with (perhaps from make love).
"I wish I could love her all night long."
verb
To praise; commend.
verb
To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.
adjective
Being the object of love.
Related Words
Same Letters
- devolved
- devolve
- evolved
Synonyms
- adore
- cherish
- enjoy
- gotobedwith
- sleepwith
Antonyms
- despise
- hate