sake
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How sake fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
A E K S
Two-Letter Start
SA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
KE
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- SA start
- KE ending
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- sake 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, e, k, s plus any remaining hive letters.
- The KE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the SA start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
Cause, interest or account
"For the sake of argument"
noun
Purpose or end; reason
"For old times' sake"
noun
The benefit or regard of someone or something
noun
(obsolete except in phrases) contention, strife; guilt, sin, accusation or charge
noun
An alcoholic beverage made from fermenting various forms of rice, usually with an ABV similar to wine.
noun
A class of Japanese rice wines made from polished rice and typically about 20% alcohol by volume.
Related Words
Same Letters
- akees
- sakes
- keas
Synonyms
- sake