caned
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When caned helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
5
A C D E N
Two-Letter Start
CA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
ED
Check this pattern late
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- CA start
- ED ending
Try it when
- caned is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, d, e, n plus any remaining hive letters.
- The ED ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the CA start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 2 published Daily snapshots.
Pronunciation
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"
adjective
Intoxicated by alcohol or drugs
adjective
Filled with white flakes; mothery; said of vinegar when containing mother.