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deadeye
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7 LETTERS7 POINTS[ˈdɛdaɪ]
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When deadeye helps
Base Score
7
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
A D E Y
Two-Letter Start
DE
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
YE
Check this pattern late
- 7 letters
- 4 unique letters
- DE start
- YE ending
- repeated letters
Try it when
- deadeye is worth 7 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, d, e, y plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (E x3, D x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The YE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the DE start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
[ˈdɛdaɪ]
noun
A wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening shrouds.
noun
A very accurate marksman.
noun
A penchant for noticing a particular thing, or a person who has such a penchant.
adjective
Very accurate in shooting or throwing.
adjective
(concerning a stare) Cold; unfriendly.