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4 LETTERS1 POINT[ˈwɛt]

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Base Score

1

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Unique Letters

4

E H T W

Two-Letter Start

WH

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Ending

ET

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  • 4 letters
  • 4 unique letters
  • WH start
  • ET ending

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  • whet 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 e, h, t, w plus any remaining hive letters.
  • The ET ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the WH start.

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Pronunciation

[ˈwɛt]

Definitions

  1. noun

    The act of whetting something.

  2. noun

    That which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer.

  3. verb

    To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.

  4. verb

    To stimulate or make more keen.

    "to whet one's appetite or one's courage"

  5. verb

    To preen.

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