Quasar
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An extremely luminous and distant astronomical object that emits intense radiation across a wide spectrum, often including powerful radio waves.
“The quasar was so distant that its light had been travelling for billions of years before reaching the telescope.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkweɪ.zɑː/
Syllables
qua·sar
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Wordle
QUA opening with double A and R ending, three vowels packed into six letters makes this a useful Wordle vowel-checker
Scrabble
Q (10 pts) with good board coverage, the double A can be tricky to use but the R ending opens hook opportunities
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