Calques
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of calque, words or phrases formed by literally translating the components of a foreign expression into the target language.
“Linguists study how calques spread between neighbouring languages over centuries of contact.”
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Contains the rare Q followed by U, C, A, L, Q, U, E, S, use this to test the Q position as early as possible in Wordle.
Scrabble
Worth 18 points (C3+A1+L1+Q10+U1+E1+S1). Q tile dominates the score, the S adds hooking flexibility on the board.
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