Quakes
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of quake, meaning episodes of shaking and vibration at the earth's surface caused by underground movement along fault planes or by volcanic activity.
“Minor quakes are recorded daily in the seismically active region around the volcanic island.”
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QUA opening with KES ending, the central AKE pattern is common and worth targeting early in Wordle
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Q (10 pts) and K (5 pts) give a strong score, the S ending allows easy placement alongside board words
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