dance
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When dance helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
5
A C D E N
Two-Letter Start
DA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
CE
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- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- DA start
- CE ending
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- dance 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 CE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the DA start.
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Pronunciation
noun
A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
noun
A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.
noun
A normally horizontal stripe called a fess that has been modified to zig-zag across the center of a coat of arms from dexter to sinister.
noun
A genre of modern music characterised by sampled beats, repetitive rhythms and few lyrics.
noun
The art, profession, and study of dancing.
noun
A piece of music with a particular dance rhythm.
noun
A battle of wits, especially one commonly fought between two rivals.
"So how much longer are we gonna do this dance?"
verb
To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
"I danced with her all night long."
verb
To leap or move lightly and rapidly.
"His eyes danced with pleasure as he spoke. She accused her political opponent of dancing around the issue instead of confronting it."
verb
To perform the steps to.
"Have you ever danced the tango?"
verb
To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.
verb
To make love or have sex.
"You make me feel like dancing."