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Barques

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of barque, referring to sailing vessels rigged with three or more masts, with the rear mast fore-and-aft rigged.

The harbour was once home to many barques trading timber and grain along the coast.

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sailing shipsschoonersvessels

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Contains the unusual QUE ending, B, A, R, Q, U, E, S covers good letter diversity

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Worth 18 points, Q scores 10 points making this a high-value word if Q tiles are available

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