magic
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How magic fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
A C G I M
Two-Letter Start
MA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IC
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- MA start
- IC ending
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- magic is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, g, i, m plus any remaining hive letters.
- The IC ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the MA start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them
noun
A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell.
noun
The supernatural forces which are drawn on in such a ritual
noun
Something producing successful and remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill.
noun
A conjuring trick or illusion performed to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.
noun
The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions.
noun
Complicated or esoteric code that is not expected to be generally understood.
verb
To produce, transform (something), (as if) by magic.
adjective
Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.
adjective
Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic; wonderful, amazing.
"a magic moment"
adjective
Pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions performed for entertainment etc.
"a magic show; a magic trick"
adjective
Great; excellent.
"— I cleaned up the flat while you were out. — Really? Magic!"
adjective
Describing the number of nucleons in a particularly stable isotopic nucleus; 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, 126, and 184.
adjective
Being a literal number or string value with no meaning or context, not defined as a constant or variable
"The code is full of magic numbers and we can't figure out what they mean."
Related Words
Same Letters
- agamic
- gamic
Synonyms
- charmwork
- conjuring
- dweomercraft
- dwimmer
- dwimmercraft
- enchantment
- hexcraft
- sorcery
- spellcasting
- spellcraft
- spellwork
- thaumaturgy