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alike
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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[əˈlaɪk]
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When alike helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
5
A E I K L
Two-Letter Start
AL
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
KE
Check this pattern late
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- AL start
- KE ending
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- alike is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, e, i, k, l plus any remaining hive letters.
- The KE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the AL start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
[əˈlaɪk][əˈlaɪk]
adjective
Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.
"The twins were alike."
adverb
In the same manner, form, or degree; in common; equally.
"We are all alike concerned in religion."