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wield
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5 LETTERS5 POINTSwiːld
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When wield helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
5
D E I L W
Two-Letter Start
WI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LD
Check this pattern late
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- WI start
- LD ending
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- wield is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include d, e, i, l, w plus any remaining hive letters.
- The LD ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the WI start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
wiːldwiːld
verb
To command, rule over; to possess or own.
verb
To control, to guide or manage.
verb
To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.
verb
To exercise (authority or influence) effectively.