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Updated June 2026
a subatomic particle; also a type of soft cheese
“The quark was detected in the high-energy collision.”
/kwɔːk/
"Quark" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter Q.
"Quark" is worth 18 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Q — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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