Enquiry
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An act of asking for information or an investigation into something, particularly in British English usage. Enquiry represents a request for knowledge or a formal examination of facts.
“Please direct all enquiries to our customer service department during office hours.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈkwaɪə.ri/
Syllables
en·quir·y
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Wordle
Contains EN- opening with three vowels (E, U, I); watch for -UIRY ending
Scrabble
Worth 19 points; the Q (10 points) and Y (4 points) provide excellent scoring
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