tidy
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How tidy fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
D I T Y
Two-Letter Start
TI
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Ending
DY
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- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- TI start
- DY ending
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- tidy 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 d, i, t, y plus any remaining hive letters.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A tabletop container for pens and stationery.
"a desk tidy"
noun
A cover, often of tatting, drawn work, or other ornamental work, for the back of a chair, the arms of a sofa, etc.
noun
A child's pinafore.
noun
The wren.
verb
To make tidy; to neaten.
adjective
Arranged neatly and in order.
"Keep Britain tidy."
adjective
Not messy; neat and controlled.
adjective
Satisfactory; comfortable.
adjective
Generous, considerable.
"The scheme made a tidy profit."
adjective
In good time; at the right time; timely; seasonable; opportune; favourable; fit; suitable.
adjective
Brave; smart; skillful; fine; good.
adjective
Appropriate or suitable as regards occasion, circumstances, arrangement, or order.
interjection
Expression of positive agreement, usually in reply to a question.
Related Words
Same Letters
- ditty
Synonyms
- apt
- fit
- neat
- orderly
- presentable
- spickandspan
- opportune
- seasonable
Antonyms
- messy
- untidy