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nocturn
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7 LETTERS7 POINTS[(ˌ)nɒkˈtɜːn]
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How nocturn fits the hive
Base Score
7
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
6
C N O R T U
Two-Letter Start
NO
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
RN
Useful for cleanup scans
- 7 letters
- 6 unique letters
- NO start
- RN ending
- repeated letters
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- nocturn is worth 7 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 6 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include c, n, o, r, t, u plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (N x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The RN ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the NO start.
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Pronunciation
[(ˌ)nɒkˈtɜːn][ˈnɑktɚn]
Definitions
noun
The night office of the Christian liturgy of the Hours, such as is performed in monasteries.
noun
A portion of the psalter used during nocturns.
Related Words
Same Letters
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