moan
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How moan fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
A M N O
Two-Letter Start
MO
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
AN
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- MO start
- AN ending
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- moan 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 a, m, n, o plus any remaining hive letters.
- The AN ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the MO start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure
verb
To complain about; to bemoan, to bewail; to mourn.
verb
To grieve.
verb
To distress (someone); to sadden.
verb
To make a moan or similar sound.
verb
To say in a moan, or with a moaning voice.
"‘Please don't leave me,’ he moaned."
verb
To complain; to grumble.
Related Words
Same Letters
- mammon