Disputed
paten
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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[ˈpætən]
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When paten helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
5
A E N P T
Two-Letter Start
PA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
EN
Check this pattern late
- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- PA start
- EN ending
Try it when
- paten is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, e, n, p, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- The EN ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the PA start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
[ˈpætən]
noun
The plate used to hold the host during the Eucharist.
noun
Any shallow dish found in an archaeological site.