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Iamb (EYE-am) A metrical foot used in formal poetry Common clues: Poetic foot; Two-syllable poetic foot; Metrical foot; Anapest relative Crossword puzzle frequency: 2 times a year
An iamb is a metrical foot used in formal poetry. It consists of a short (unstressed) syllable followed by a long (stressed) one. The iambic pentameter is one of the most powerful measures in English and German poetry. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. – Alfred Tennyson
Ope (ohp) Archaic and literary form of the word open Common clues: Unlock poetically; Ajar to the bard Crossword puzzle frequency: once a year Frequency in English language: 74775 / 86800
Enow (ih-NOW) Archaic word for enough Common clues: Sufficient in verse; It used to be sufficient; Plenty, previously; Sufficient, old-style Crossword puzzle frequency: twice a year
Ere (air) Before Common clues: Prior to in verse Crossword puzzle frequency: once a year Frequency in English language: 22142 / 86800
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