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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[maɪt]

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Base Score

5

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Unique Letters

5

G H I M T

Two-Letter Start

MI

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Ending

HT

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  • 5 letters
  • 5 unique letters
  • MI start
  • HT ending

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  • It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include g, h, i, m, t plus any remaining hive letters.
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Pronunciation

[maɪt][maɪt]

Definitions

  1. noun

    Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.

  2. noun

    Physical strength or force.

    "He pushed with all his might, but still it would not move."

  3. noun

    The ability to do something.

  4. adjective

    Mighty; powerful.

  5. adjective

    Possible.

  6. verb

    To be strong; to have power (over).

  7. verb

    (auxiliary) To be able; can.

  8. verb

    To be able to go.

  9. verb

    (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.

    "you may smoke outside;  may I sit there?"

  10. verb

    (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly.

    "he may be lying;  Schrödinger's cat may or may not be in the box"

  11. verb

    (subjunctive present, defective) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect).

    "may you win;  may the weather be sunny"

  12. verb

    Used in modesty, courtesy, or concession, or to soften a question or remark.

  13. verb

    (auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions.

    "I might go to the party, but I haven't decided yet."

  14. verb

    Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done.

    "Hey man, you might have warned me about the thunderstorm."

  15. verb

    (auxiliary) Even though.

    "I might be in a wheelchair, but I still want to be treated as a lady."

  16. verb

    (auxiliary) Used in polite requests for permission

    "Might I take the last biscuit?"

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Synonyms

  • can
  • could
  • might

Daily Appearances

2026-05-09

Verified answer

5 pts

T + A E G H I M