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tetanic

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7 LETTERS7 POINTS[təˈtænɪk]

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How tetanic fits the hive

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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.
  • BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily page.

Pronunciation

[təˈtænɪk]

Definitions

  1. noun

    Any substance that causes tetanic spasms.

    "Nux vomica, strychnine, and brucine are tetanics."

  2. adjective

    Of or relating to tetanus

  3. adjective

    Causing tetanus

  4. adjective

    Of or relating to tetany

  5. adjective

    Causing tetany

Related Words

Same Letters

  • nictitate
  • ancient
  • nictate

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