novation
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How novation fits the hive
Base Score
8
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
6
A I N O T V
Two-Letter Start
NO
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
TION
Useful for cleanup scans
- 8 letters
- 6 unique letters
- NO start
- TION ending
- repeated letters
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- novation is worth 8 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 6 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, i, n, o, t, v plus any remaining hive letters.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
Replacement of a contract with one or more new contracts, in particular in financial markets the replacement of a contract between a particular buyer and seller with contracts between the clearing house and each party.
noun
A new contract between the original contracting parties whereby the first obligation is extinguished and a new obligation is substituted.
Related Words
Same Letters
- innovation
- invitation
- aviation
- ovation