tactical
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How tactical fits the hive
Base Score
8
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
A C I L T
Two-Letter Start
TA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
AL
Useful for cleanup scans
- 8 letters
- 5 unique letters
- TA start
- AL ending
- repeated letters
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- tactical is worth 8 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, i, l, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (A x2, C x2, T x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The AL ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the TA start.
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Definitions
noun
A combinator of proof tactics.
noun
A private war reenactment event involving mock battles or skirmishes.
adjective
Of, or relating to tactics
adjective
Of, or relating to military operations that are smaller or more local than strategic ones
adjective
Adroit, skilful or ingenious
adjective
Having a military appearance, typically with accessories such as a bipod, adjustable stock, detachable magazine or black coloration
Related Words
Same Letters
- cattail
- italic
- lactic