Marquee
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large, often elaborate tent erected for outdoor events such as wedding receptions, garden parties, or exhibitions.
“They hired a marquee for the wedding reception to accommodate all two hundred guests on the lawn.”
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mar·quee
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Wordle
Contains Q followed by U and ends in double E, making it one of the most distinctive seven-letter patterns
Scrabble
Worth 18 points, the Q tile adds enormous value making this an outstanding play when you hold a Q
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