prop
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How prop fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
3
O P R
Two-Letter Start
PR
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
OP
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 3 unique letters
- PR start
- OP ending
- repeated letters
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- prop is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 3 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include o, p, r plus any remaining hive letters.
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- The OP ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the PR start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
"They stuck a block of wood under it as a prop."
noun
The player on either side of the hooker in a scrum.
noun
One of the seashells in the game of props.
verb
(sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something.
"Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing."
verb
To play rugby in the prop position
verb
(usually with "up" - see prop up) To position the feet of (a person) while sitting, lying down, or reclining so that the knees are elevated at a higher level.
noun
An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
"They used the trophy as a prop in the movie."
noun
An item placed within an advertisement in order to suggest a style of living etc.
noun
The propeller of an aircraft.
verb
To manually start the engine of a propeller-driven aircraft with no electric starter by pulling vigorously on one of the propeller blades using the hands, so that the propeller can catch ignition.
noun
A proposition, especially on an election-day ballot.
noun
Propellant
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