Dimple
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A ballot chad that has been partially punched and bears a small indentation but remains attached at all four corners.
“Election officials debated whether each dimple on the chad represented a clear expression of the voter's intent.”
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Contains DIM, ends in PLE, M and P are the key scoring letters to consider
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11 points, M and P add good tile value, DIMPLED and DIMPLES are natural extensions
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