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luau
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4 LETTERS1 POINT[ˈlu.aʊ]
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How luau fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
3
A L U
Two-Letter Start
LU
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
AU
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 3 unique letters
- LU start
- AU ending
- repeated letters
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- luau 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 a, l, u plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (U x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The AU ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the LU start.
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Pronunciation
[ˈlu.aʊ]
Definitions
noun
An elaborate Hawaiian feast featuring traditional foods and entertainment.
Related Words
Same Letters
- alula