anoint
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When anoint helps
Base Score
6
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
5
A I N O T
Two-Letter Start
AN
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
NT
Check this pattern late
- 6 letters
- 5 unique letters
- AN start
- NT ending
- repeated letters
Try it when
- anoint is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, i, n, o, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (N x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The NT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the AN start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 2 published Daily snapshots.
Pronunciation
verb
To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
verb
To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.
verb
To choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor.
verb
To mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony.