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ayes
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4 LETTERS1 POINT[aɪz]
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When ayes helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
A E S Y
Two-Letter Start
AY
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
ES
Check this pattern late
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- AY start
- ES ending
Try it when
- ayes 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 a, e, s, y plus any remaining hive letters.
- The ES ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the AY start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
[aɪz][aɪz]
noun
An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative.
""To call for the ayes and nays;" "The ayes have it.""