Quay
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A solid structure built along or projecting into water, where vessels can be moored to load and unload cargo or passengers.
“Fishing boats were tied up along the quay, their catches laid out on the stone.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kiː/
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Wordle
Pronounced 'key', the QU-AY spelling is deceptive, worth knowing this phonetic quirk for puzzles
Scrabble
Worth 16 points, Y at the end boosts the score, quays adds S hook, a strong QU word for the rack
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