Plaque
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small abnormal patch or deposit that forms on or inside the body, especially one arising through disease or build-up of material.
“The scan revealed a plaque forming in the artery wall, indicating early signs of cardiovascular disease.”
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/plɑːk/
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Wordle
Contains the QUE ending, the Q is paired with U making it one of the more accessible Q-words in Wordle
Scrabble
The Q is worth 10 points and the QUE cluster makes PLAQUE a high-value six-letter play
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