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nobble
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6 LETTERS6 POINTS[ˈnɒbl̩]
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How nobble fits the hive
Base Score
6
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
B E L N O
Two-Letter Start
NO
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LE
Useful for cleanup scans
- 6 letters
- 5 unique letters
- NO start
- LE ending
- repeated letters
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- nobble is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include b, e, l, n, o plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (B x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The LE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the NO start.
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Pronunciation
[ˈnɒbl̩]
Definitions
verb
To injure or obstruct intentionally.
verb
To gain influence by corrupt means or intimidation.
"The jury was nobbled to delay unanimous verdict."
verb
To steal.
verb
To tamper (typically with a racehorse) in order to prevent from winning a race
Related Words
Same Letters
- ennoble
- noble