radio
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How radio fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
A D I O R
Two-Letter Start
RA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IO
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- RA start
- IO ending
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- radio is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, d, i, o, r plus any remaining hive letters.
- The IO ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the RA start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
noun
A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
noun
On-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media.
noun
A device that can transmit radio signals.
noun
The continuous broadcasting of sound via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.
verb
To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator).
"I think the boat is sinking; we'd better radio for help. / I radioed him already. / Radio the coordinates this time. / OK. I radioed them the coordinates."
verb
To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications.
Related Words
Synonyms
- receiver
- tuner
- wireless