riff
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How riff fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
3
F I R
Two-Letter Start
RI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
FF
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 3 unique letters
- RI start
- FF ending
- repeated letters
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- riff 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 f, i, r plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (F x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The FF ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the RI start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A repeated instrumental melody line in a song.
"Listen to one of the greatest guitar riffs of all time!"
noun
A clever or witty remark.
noun
A variation on something.
noun
A spoof.
verb
To improvise in the performance or practice of an art, especially by expanding on or making novel use of traditional themes.
verb
To riffle.
noun
The belly; the bowels.