mild
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How mild fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
D I L M
Two-Letter Start
MI
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Ending
LD
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- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- MI start
- LD ending
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- mild is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include d, i, l, m plus any remaining hive letters.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale
adjective
Gentle and not easily angered.
"a mild man"
adjective
(of a rule or punishment) Of only moderate severity; not strict.
"He received a mild sentence."
adjective
Not overly felt or seriously intended.
adjective
(of an illness or pain) Not serious or dangerous.
adjective
(of weather) Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.
"a mild day"
adjective
(of a medicine or cosmetic) Acting gently and without causing harm.
"a mild anaesthetic"
adjective
(of food, drink, or a drug) Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
"a mild curry"
Related Words
Synonyms
- assuasive
- bland
- calm
- clement
- gentle
- indulgent
- kind
- lenitive
- meek
- mollifying
- placid
- pleasant
Antonyms
- disagreeable
- harsh
- irritating
- severe
- violent
- strong