tithe
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How tithe fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
E H I T
Two-Letter Start
TI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
HE
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 4 unique letters
- TI start
- HE ending
- repeated letters
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- tithe is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include e, h, i, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (T x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The HE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the TI start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A tenth.
noun
The tenth part of the increase arising from the profits of land and stock, allotted to the clergy for their support, as in England, or devoted to religious or charitable uses.
noun
A contribution to one's religious community or congregation of worship (notably to the LDS church)
noun
A small part or proportion.
verb
To give one-tenth or a tithe of something, particularly:
verb
To take one-tenth or a tithe of something, particularly:
verb
To compose the tenth part of something.
adjective
Tenth.
noun
A boon (a grant or concession).
verb
To grant, concede.
adjective
Receiving a concession or grant; successful in prayer or request.
Related Words
Synonyms
- decim
- decima
- decimate
- decimation
- titheling
- tithing