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ribald
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6 LETTERS6 POINTS[ˈɹɪb.əld]
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How ribald fits the hive
Base Score
6
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
6
A B D I L R
Two-Letter Start
RI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LD
Useful for cleanup scans
- 6 letters
- 6 unique letters
- RI start
- LD ending
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- ribald is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 6 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, b, d, i, l, r plus any remaining hive letters.
- The LD ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the RI start.
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Pronunciation
[ˈɹɪb.əld][ˈɹaɪ.bɔld][ˈɹɪb.əld]
Definitions
noun
An individual who is filthy or vulgar in nature.
adjective
Coarsely, vulgarly, or lewdly amusing; referring to sexual matters in a rude or irreverent way.
Related Words
Same Letters
- billiard
- biradial
- railbird
- bridal