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ordain
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6 LETTERS6 POINTS[ɔːˈdeɪn]
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How ordain fits the hive
Base Score
6
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
6
A D I N O R
Two-Letter Start
OR
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Ending
IN
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- 6 letters
- 6 unique letters
- OR start
- IN ending
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- ordain is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 6 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, d, i, n, o, r plus any remaining hive letters.
- The IN ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the OR start.
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Pronunciation
[ɔːˈdeɪn][ɔɹˈdeɪn]
Definitions
verb
To prearrange unalterably.
verb
To decree.
verb
To admit into the ministry of a religion, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.
verb
To predestine.
Related Words
Same Letters
- andiron
- android
- inroad
Synonyms
- foresay