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manic
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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[ˈmænɪk]
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How manic fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
A C I M N
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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- manic is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, i, m, n plus any remaining hive letters.
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Pronunciation
[ˈmænɪk]
Definitions
adjective
Of or pertaining to someone who exhibits mania or craziness; wicked.
adjective
Suffering from mania, the state of an abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels.
Related Words
Same Letters
- minicam
- caiman
- maniac