idea
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When idea helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
A D E I
Two-Letter Start
ID
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
EA
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- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- ID start
- EA ending
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- idea 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, d, e, i plus any remaining hive letters.
- The EA ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the ID start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
noun
An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.
noun
The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal.
noun
The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.
noun
An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.
"The mere idea of you is enough to excite me."
noun
More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.
noun
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention.
"I have an idea of how we might escape."
noun
A purposeful aim or goal; intent
"Yeah, that's the idea."
noun
A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression.
"He had the wild idea that if he leant forward a little, he might be able to touch the mountain-top."
noun
A musical theme or melodic subject.