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nova
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4 LETTERS1 POINT[ˈnəʊ.və]
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When nova helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
A N O V
Two-Letter Start
NO
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
VA
Check this pattern late
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- NO start
- VA ending
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- nova 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, n, o, v plus any remaining hive letters.
- The VA ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the NO start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
[ˈnəʊ.və][ˈnoʊ.və]
noun
Any sudden brightening of a previously inconspicuous star.