Disputed
latria
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6 LETTERS6 POINTS[ləˈtɹaɪə]
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When latria helps
Base Score
6
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
5
A I L R T
Two-Letter Start
LA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IA
Check this pattern late
- 6 letters
- 5 unique letters
- LA start
- IA ending
- repeated letters
Try it when
- latria is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, i, l, r, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (A x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The IA ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the LA start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
[ləˈtɹaɪə]
noun
The highest form of worship, named adoration, properly given to the triune God alone