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/ˈkwɪə.ɹi/noun · verb

Query can refer to an instance of questioning. As a verb, query can mean to pose a question.

2 meanings5 lettersScrabble 17

Length

5

Scrabble

17

WWF

17

Starts

QU

Ends

ERY

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “QUERY” Mean?

/ˈkwɪə.ɹi/

query has 2 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

1 sense
1

an instance of questioning

there was a question about my training

we made inquiries of all those who were present

Verb

1 sense
1

pose a question

Synonyms

Word Forms

Synonyms for QUERY

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

5

Vowels

2

Consonants

3

Word Intelligence

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Definition

an instance of questioning

Length

5 letters

Starts With

Q

Ends With

Y

Vowels

2

Consonants

3

Letters

Q, U, E, R, Y

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

q
u
e
r
y

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for query.

QUERY is a 5-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 17.
It starts with Q and ends with Y.
It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 40%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDE.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVVCC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using query in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★★

QUERY can be valuable in Scrabble because it includes a high-impact letter. Look for premium squares and parallel plays.

Wordle Strategy

★★★★☆

QUERY is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

QUERY can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

QUERY uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

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Unique Letters

5

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

Q

Letter Pattern

ABCDE

CV Pattern

CVVCC

Vowel Share

40%

Consonant Share

60%

Bigrams

QU, UE, ER, RY

Trigrams

QUE, UER, ERY

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for query.

QUERY is a 5-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with Q and ends with Y, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVVCC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Hard.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 5 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVVCC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 17, it offers strong scoring potential.
The word begins with Q and ends with Y, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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