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7 LETTERS7 POINTS[mɪnəməl]
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How minimal fits the hive
Base Score
7
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
A I L M N
Two-Letter Start
MI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
AL
Useful for cleanup scans
- 7 letters
- 5 unique letters
- MI start
- AL ending
- repeated letters
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- minimal is worth 7 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, i, l, m, n plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (I x2, M x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The AL ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the MI start.
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Pronunciation
[mɪnəməl][mɪnəməl]
Definitions
adjective
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
adjective
Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
adjective
Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
Related Words
Same Letters
- mammalian
- laminal
- liminal
- mailman
- animal
- lamina
- manila
Synonyms
- min
- minimum
Antonyms
- maximal