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telic
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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[ˈtiːlɪk]
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How telic fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
C E I L T
Two-Letter Start
TE
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IC
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- TE start
- IC ending
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- telic is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include c, e, i, l, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- The IC ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the TE start.
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Pronunciation
[ˈtiːlɪk]
Definitions
adjective
Tending or directed towards a goal or specific end.
adjective
(grammar) That expresses an end or purpose.
adjective
That expresses the perfective aspect.
Related Words
Same Letters
- eclectic
- elicit
Antonyms
- paratelic
- atelic