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mantilla
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8 LETTERS8 POINTS[-ˈtiːjə]
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When mantilla helps
Base Score
8
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
6
A I L M N T
Two-Letter Start
MA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LA
Check this pattern late
- 8 letters
- 6 unique letters
- MA start
- LA ending
- repeated letters
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- mantilla is worth 8 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 6 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, i, l, m, n, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (A x2, L x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The LA ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the MA start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
[-ˈtiːjə][-ˈtɪlə][-ˈtiːjə]
noun
A lace veil of Spanish origin worn over a woman's hair and shoulders.
noun
A woman's light cloak or cape made of silk, velvet, lace, or other material.