moved
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How moved fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
D E M O V
Two-Letter Start
MO
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
ED
Useful for cleanup scans
- 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
Definitions
verb
To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
"A ship moves rapidly."
verb
To act; to take action; to begin to act
"Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!"
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
verb
To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).
verb
To incite, urge (someone to do something); to solicit (someone for or of an issue); to make a proposal to.
verb
To apply to, as for aid.
verb
To request an action from the court.
"An attorney moved the court to issue a restraining order."
verb
To bow or salute upon meeting.
verb
To sell, to market (especially, but not exclusively, illegal products)
adjective
Emotionally affected; touched.
"What happened to that girl in the film was so awful - I was extremely moved."
Related Words
Synonyms
- actuate
- affect
- trouble
- agitate
- getmoving
- stir
- impel
- incite
- incline
- induce
- influence
- instigate