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Updated June 2026
An act of asking politely or formally for something, or to ask for something in such a manner. A request typically involves seeking information, assistance, or permission from another party.
“She submitted a formal request to the committee for additional funding for the research project.”
/rɪˈkwɛst/
re·quest
Contains common letters R, E, Q, U; the Q-U pairing is a strong indicator if Q appears
Worth 16 points; the Q (10 points) makes it valuable, especially on premium squares
Shorter words formed from the letters in “request”.
8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “request”.
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