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larval
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6 LETTERS6 POINTS[ˈlɑɹvəl]
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When larval helps
Base Score
6
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
A L R V
Two-Letter Start
LA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
AL
Check this pattern late
- 6 letters
- 4 unique letters
- LA start
- AL ending
- repeated letters
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- larval is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, l, r, v plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (A x2, L x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The AL ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the LA start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
[ˈlɑɹvəl]
adjective
Of or relating to a larva or larvae.
adjective
Being a larva.
adjective
Characteristic of larvae.
adjective
Having the form or shape of a larva.
adjective
(disease) Undeveloped, latent.