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bilk
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4 LETTERS1 POINT[bɪlk]
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When bilk helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
B I K L
Two-Letter Start
BI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LK
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- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- BI start
- LK ending
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- bilk 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 b, i, k, l plus any remaining hive letters.
- The LK ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the BI start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
[bɪlk][bɪlk]
noun
The spoiling of someone's score in the crib.
noun
A deception, a hoax.
noun
A cheat or swindler.
verb
To spoil the score of (someone) in cribbage.
verb
To do someone out of their due; to deceive or defraud, to cheat (someone).
verb
To evade, elude.