Query

5 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 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.”

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Useful when you've confirmed a Q - one of the few Q words without U.

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Worth 17 points due to Q and Y. Excellent for high scores.

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