rand
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How rand fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
A D N R
Two-Letter Start
RA
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Ending
ND
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- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- RA start
- ND ending
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- rand 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, d, n, r plus any remaining hive letters.
- The ND ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the RA start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
The border of an area of land, especially marshland.
noun
A strip of meat; a long fleshy piece of beef, cut from the flank or leg; a sort of steak.
noun
A border, edge or rim.
"At the wald's rand."
noun
A strip of leather used to fit the heels of a shoe.
noun
(basket-making) A single rod woven in and out of the stakes.
noun
A rocky slope, especially the area over a river valley; specifically, the Rand
noun
The currency of South Africa, divided into 100 cents.
verb
To rant; to storm.
Related Words
Same Letters
- darn
- nard