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tactic
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6 LETTERS6 POINTS[ˈtæktɪk]
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When tactic helps
Base Score
6
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
A C I T
Two-Letter Start
TA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IC
Check this pattern late
- 6 letters
- 4 unique letters
- TA start
- IC ending
- repeated letters
Try it when
- tactic is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, i, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (C x2, T x2); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The IC ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the TA start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
[ˈtæktɪk][ˈtæktɪk]
noun
A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.
noun
A maneuver used against an enemy.
noun
A sequence of moves that limits the opponent's options and results in an immediate and tangible advantage, typically in the form of material.
adjective
Tactical; of or relating to the art of military and naval tactics.
adjective
Describing a polymer whose repeat units are identical.