vigil
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When vigil helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
G I L V
Two-Letter Start
VI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IL
Check this pattern late
- 5 letters
- 4 unique letters
- VI start
- IL ending
- repeated letters
Try it when
- vigil is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include g, i, l, v plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (I x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The IL ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the VI start.
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Pronunciation
noun
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
noun
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
"His dog kept vigil outside the hospital for eight days while he was recovering from an accident."
noun
The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
noun
A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.
"The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held."
Related Words
Synonyms
- lookout
- quivive
- watch