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vainly
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6 LETTERS6 POINTS[ˈveɪnli]
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When vainly helps
Base Score
6
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
6
A I L N V Y
Two-Letter Start
VA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LY
Check this pattern late
- 6 letters
- 6 unique letters
- VA start
- LY ending
Try it when
- vainly is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 6 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, i, l, n, v, y plus any remaining hive letters.
- The LY ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the VA start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily page.
Pronunciation
[ˈveɪnli][ˈveɪnli]
adverb
In a vain pursuit; to no avail; She searched vainly for her reflection in the shattered mirror.
adverb
With a vain attitude; in a self-approving manner; She stared vainly at her reflection in the mirror.
Related Words
Same Letters
- villainy
Synonyms
- invain