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respect

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7 LETTERS7 POINTS[ɹɪˈspɛkt]

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Unique Letters

C E P R S T

Two-Letter Start

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respect is worth 7 points before any pangram bonus.
It uses 6 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include c, e, p, r, s, t plus any remaining hive letters.
Watch the repeated-letter pattern (E x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
The CT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the RE start.

[ɹɪˈspɛkt][ɹɪˈspɛkt]

noun
An attitude of consideration or high regard
"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."
noun
Good opinion, honor, or admiration
noun
(always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
"The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet."
noun
A particular aspect, feature or detail of something
"This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects."
noun
Good will; favor
verb
To have respect for.
"She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."
verb
To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
"I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense."
verb
To abide by an agreement.
"They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded."
verb
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
verb
(dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.
verb
To regard; to consider; to deem.
verb
To look toward; to face.
interjection
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