Quarry
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person or animal that is being hunted, pursued, or targeted by an attacker or predator.
“The detective finally closed in on his quarry after a week-long investigation across three cities.”
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quar·ry
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Wordle
QUA opening with double R and Y ending, the RRY cluster is distinctive and helps rule out many letters quickly
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Scrabble
Q (10 pts) and Y (4 pts) give solid value, double R adds 2 pts each and the Y hook can extend many board plays
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