vital
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How vital fits the hive
Base Score
5
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
5
A I L T V
Two-Letter Start
VI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
AL
Useful for cleanup scans
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- VI start
- AL ending
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- vital is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, i, l, t, v plus any remaining hive letters.
- The AL ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the VI start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
adjective
Relating to, or characteristic of life.
"vital energies; vital functions; vital actions"
adjective
Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.
"The brain is a vital organ."
adjective
Invigorating or life-giving.
adjective
Necessary to continued existence.
"The transition to farming was vital for the creation of civilisation."
adjective
Relating to the recording of life events.
"Birth, marriage and death certificates are vital records."
adjective
Very important.
"It is vital that you don't forget to do your homework."
adjective
Containing life; living.
adjective
Capable of living; in a state to live; viable.
Related Words
Synonyms
- crucial
- necessary
- significant
- extant
- kicking
- live
- lifely
Antonyms
- mortal