Disputed
viva
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4 LETTERS1 POINT[ˈviː.və]
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When viva helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
3
A I V
Two-Letter Start
VI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
VA
Check this pattern late
- 4 letters
- 3 unique letters
- VI start
- VA ending
- repeated letters
Try it when
- viva is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 3 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, i, v plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (V x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The VA ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the VI start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 2 published Daily snapshots.
Pronunciation
[ˈviː.və][ˈviː.və][ˈvaɪ.və]
noun
A shout of applause.
verb
To cheer, applaud
interjection
Long live ... ! (used to express acclaim or support).
noun
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
verb
To subject to an examination of this kind.