Conquer
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To overcome and gain control of a place, challenge, or opponent by force or determined effort.
“She trained for months to conquer the mountain and reached the summit before dawn.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkɒŋkə/
Syllables
con·quer
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Wordle
Contains QU together, as is standard in English. The Q is the key distinguishing letter in this otherwise consonant-heavy word.
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Scrabble
Worth 18 points thanks to the Q scoring 10. An excellent Scrabble word. Play the Q on a double-letter square for maximum value.
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