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gamin
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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[ˈɡæmɪn]
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When gamin helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
5
A G I M N
Two-Letter Start
GA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IN
Check this pattern late
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- GA start
- IN ending
Try it when
- gamin is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, g, i, m, n plus any remaining hive letters.
- The IN ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the GA start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 2 published Daily snapshots.
Pronunciation
[ˈɡæmɪn][ˈɡæmɪn]
noun
A homeless boy; a male street urchin; also (more generally), a cheeky, street-smart boy.