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tetanic
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7 LETTERS7 POINTS[təˈtænɪk]
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How tetanic fits the hive
Base Score
7
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
6
A C E I N T
Two-Letter Start
TE
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IC
Useful for cleanup scans
- 7 letters
- 6 unique letters
- TE start
- IC ending
- repeated letters
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- tetanic is worth 7 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 6 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, e, i, n, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (T x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The IC ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the TE start.
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Pronunciation
[təˈtænɪk]
Definitions
noun
Any substance that causes tetanic spasms.
"Nux vomica, strychnine, and brucine are tetanics."
adjective
Of or relating to tetanus
adjective
Causing tetanus
adjective
Of or relating to tetany
adjective
Causing tetany
Related Words
Same Letters
- nictitate
- ancient
- nictate