Quango
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A body that receives government funding but operates independently of direct governmental control.
“The arts council operates as a quango, distributing public funds at arm's length from ministers.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kwæŋ.ɡəʊ/
Syllables
quan·go
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Wordle
QUA opening with NGO ending, the NG cluster in the middle is a helpful distinguishing feature in Wordle
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Scrabble
Q (10 pts) and G (2 pts) provide solid value, a specifically British term worth learning for UK Scrabble play
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