Query
5 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information. In computing, a request for data.
“She submitted a database query to find matching records.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkwɪə.ri/
Syllables
que·ry
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Wordle
Useful when you've confirmed a Q - one of the few Q words without U.
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points due to Q and Y. Excellent for high scores.
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