rigging
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When rigging helps
Base Score
7
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
G I N R
Two-Letter Start
RI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
ING
Check this pattern late
- 7 letters
- 4 unique letters
- RI start
- ING ending
- repeated letters
Try it when
- rigging is worth 7 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include g, i, n, r plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (G x3, I x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The ING ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the RI start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily page.
Pronunciation
verb
To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
verb
To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.
verb
To dress or clothe in some costume.
verb
To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner.
"rig up a makeshift shelter"
verb
To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.
"to rig an election"
verb
To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.
verb
To outfit a model with controls for animation.
verb
To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks.
noun
Dress; tackle; especially , the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.
noun
Similar supporting material used for construction work, or in film, theater, etc.
Related Words
Same Letters
- grinning
- ringing
- nigiri
- grin
- ring