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lilt
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4 LETTERS1 POINT[lɪlt]
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When lilt helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
3
I L T
Two-Letter Start
LI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
LT
Check this pattern late
- 4 letters
- 3 unique letters
- LI start
- LT ending
- repeated letters
Try it when
- lilt is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 3 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include i, l, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (L x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The LT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the LI start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
[lɪlt][lɪlt]
noun
Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness.
noun
A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune.
noun
A cheerful or melodious accent when speaking.
verb
To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.
verb
To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic.
verb
To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.