tied
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How tied fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
D E I T
Two-Letter Start
TI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
ED
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- TI start
- ED ending
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- tied 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, e, i, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- The ED ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the TI start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
verb
To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.
"Tie the rope to this tree."
verb
To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.
"Tie a knot in this rope for me, please."
verb
To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.
"Tie him to the tree."
verb
To secure (something) by string or the like.
"Tie your shoes."
verb
To have the same score or position as another in a competition or ordering.
"They tied for third place."
verb
To have the same score or position as (another) in a competition or ordering.
"He tied me for third place."
verb
To unite (musical notes) with a line or slur in the notation.
verb
To believe; to credit.
verb
In the Perl programming language, to extend (a variable) so that standard operations performed upon it invoke custom functionality instead.
adjective
Closely connected or associated.
"As a couple, they are strongly tied to one another."
adjective
Restricted.
adjective
Conditional on other agreements being upheld.
adjective
That resulted in a tie.
adjective
Provided for use by an employer for as long as one is employed, often with restrictions on the conditions of use.
adjective
Having walls that are connected in a few places by a single stone overlapping from one wall to another.
Related Words
Same Letters
- dieted
- edited
- tidied
- tided
- diet
- edit
- tide
Synonyms
- bind
- fasten
- link
Antonyms
- unfasten
- untie