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thiol
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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[ˈθaɪˌɒl]
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How thiol fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
H I L O T
Two-Letter Start
TH
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
OL
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- TH start
- OL ending
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- thiol is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include h, i, l, o, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- The OL ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the TH start.
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Pronunciation
[ˈθaɪˌɒl]
Definitions
noun
A univalent organic radical (-SH) containing a sulphur and a hydrogen atom; a compound containing such a radical.
Related Words
Same Letters
- litho
Synonyms
- mercaptan