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Banquet

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A formal and elaborate dinner held for many guests, typically to celebrate a special occasion or honour a distinguished person.

The mayor hosted a banquet in honour of the visiting dignitaries at the town hall.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbæŋkwɪt/

Syllables

ban·quet

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Wordle

Contains QU in the middle, the Q without a standalone U can trip solvers who expect Q to end a word.

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Scrabble

Worth 18 points, the Q scores 10 points and placing it on a triple-letter square is extremely rewarding.

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