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viol
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4 LETTERS1 POINT[ˈvaɪ.əl]
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When viol helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
I L O V
Two-Letter Start
VI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
OL
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- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- VI start
- OL ending
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- viol 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 i, l, o, v plus any remaining hive letters.
- The OL ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the VI start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
[ˈvaɪ.əl]
noun
A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold.
verb
To play the viol.