vinyl
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When vinyl helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
5
I L N V Y
Two-Letter Start
VI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
YL
Check this pattern late
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- VI start
- YL ending
Try it when
- vinyl is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include i, l, n, v, y plus any remaining hive letters.
- The YL ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the VI start.
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Pronunciation
noun
The univalent radical CH2=CH−, derived from ethylene.
noun
Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
noun
Phonograph records as a medium.
"Many DJs prefer vinyl to CDs."
noun
A phonograph record.
adjective
Containing the vinyl radical.
adjective
Made of polyvinyl chloride.
adjective
Pertaining to a phonograph record.
Related Words
Synonyms
- vinylic