tactic
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How tactic fits the hive
Base Score
6
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
A C I T
Two-Letter Start
TA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IC
Useful for cleanup scans
- 6 letters
- 4 unique letters
- TA start
- IC ending
- repeated letters
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- tactic is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, i, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (C x2, T x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The IC ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the TA start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 4 published Daily pages.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.
noun
A maneuver used against an enemy.
noun
A sequence of moves that limits the opponent's options and results in an immediate and tangible advantage, typically in the form of material.
adjective
Tactical; of or relating to the art of military and naval tactics.
adjective
Describing a polymer whose repeat units are identical.
Related Words
Same Letters
- attic
- cacti
- tacit
Synonyms
- courseofaction
- maneuver
- plan
- scheme
- stratagem
- tactical