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5 LETTERS5 POINTSmuːvd

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Base Score

5

Before any pangram bonus

Unique Letters

5

D E M O V

Two-Letter Start

MO

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Ending

ED

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  • 5 letters
  • 5 unique letters
  • MO start
  • ED ending

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  • moved is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
  • It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include d, e, m, o, v plus any remaining hive letters.
  • The ED ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the MO start.
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Pronunciation

muːvdmuːvd

Definitions

  1. verb

    To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

    "A ship moves rapidly."

  2. verb

    To act; to take action; to begin to act

    "Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!"

  3. verb

    To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.

    "I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life."

  4. verb

    (and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.

    "My opponent's counter was moving much quicker round the board than mine."

  5. verb

    To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another

    "The horse moves a carriage."

  6. verb

    To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game

    "She moved the queen closer to the centre of the board."

  7. verb

    To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.

    "This song moves me to dance."

  8. verb

    To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).

    "That book really moved me."

  9. verb

    To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit

    "I move to repeal the rule regarding obligatory school uniform."

  10. verb

    To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).

  11. verb

    To incite, urge (someone to do something); to solicit (someone for or of an issue); to make a proposal to.

  12. verb

    To apply to, as for aid.

  13. verb

    To request an action from the court.

    "An attorney moved the court to issue a restraining order."

  14. verb

    To bow or salute upon meeting.

  15. verb

    To sell, to market (especially, but not exclusively, illegal products)

  16. adjective

    Emotionally affected; touched.

    "What happened to that girl in the film was so awful - I was extremely moved."

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Synonyms

  • actuate
  • affect
  • trouble
  • agitate
  • getmoving
  • stir
  • impel
  • incite
  • incline
  • induce
  • influence
  • instigate

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