antic
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When antic helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
5
A C I N T
Two-Letter Start
AN
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IC
Check this pattern late
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- AN start
- IC ending
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- antic is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, i, n, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- The IC ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the AN start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
noun
A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
noun
A caricature.
noun
(often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
noun
A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
verb
To perform antics, caper.
verb
To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.
verb
To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.
adjective
Playful, funny, absurd
adjective
Grotesque, incongruous.
adjective
Grotesque, bizarre
adjective
Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.
adjective
Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
adjective
Designating a style of type.
adjective
Embossed without gilt.
noun
A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping