Quarter
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
One fourth of something, or a period of three months regarded as one fourth of a year. It can also refer to a district of a town, or to provide accommodation or lodging.
“The company's profits increased by fifteen per cent in the first quarter.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈk(w)ɔːtə/
Syllables
quar·ter
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Wordle
Contains Q and U; watch for -ER ending
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points; the Q makes it valuable
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