cane
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When cane helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
A C E N
Two-Letter Start
CA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
NE
Check this pattern late
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- CA start
- NE ending
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- cane 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, c, e, n plus any remaining hive letters.
- The NE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the CA start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 2 published Daily snapshots.
Pronunciation
noun
A plant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem thereof
noun
The stem of such a plant adapted for use as a tool
noun
A rod-shaped tool or device, somewhat like a cane
noun
Split rattan, as used in wickerwork, basketry and the like
noun
A local European measure of length; the canna.
verb
To strike or beat with a cane or similar implement
verb
To destroy; to comprehensively defeat
"Mudchester Rovers were caned 10-0."
verb
To do something well, in a competent fashion
verb
To produce extreme pain
"Don't hit me with that. It really canes!"
verb
To make or furnish with cane or rattan.
"to cane chairs"