thew
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How thew fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
E H T W
Two-Letter Start
TH
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
EW
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- TH start
- EW ending
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- thew is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include e, h, t, w plus any remaining hive letters.
- The EW ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the TH start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A bondman; a slave.
adjective
Bond; servile.
verb
To oppress; enslave.
noun
Muscle or sinew.
noun
A good quality or habit; virtue.
noun
(usually plural) An attractive physical attribute, especially muscle; mental or moral vigour.
"1998: B.A. Roberts, Battle Magic – As I pull two Mercian shafts from my bloodied thews."
verb
Instruct in morals or values; chastise.
Related Words
Same Letters
- whet