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viol
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4 LETTERS1 POINT[ˈvaɪ.əl]
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Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
4
I L O V
Two-Letter Start
VI
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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.
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Pronunciation
[ˈvaɪ.əl]
Definitions
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.
Related Words
Synonyms
- gamba
- violadamore
- violadagamba