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taunt
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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[tɔːnt]
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How taunt fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
A N T U
Two-Letter Start
TA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
NT
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 4 unique letters
- TA start
- NT ending
- repeated letters
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- taunt is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, n, t, u plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (T x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The NT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the TA start.
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Pronunciation
[tɔːnt][tɔnt][tɔːnt]
Definitions
noun
A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery
verb
To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
adjective
Very high or tall.
"a ship with taunt masts"
Related Words
Same Letters
- aunt
- tuna