Words With Q In The Middle
Welcome to the middle ground where wordplay meets wit! Dive into a world where words are jumbled, scrambled, and puzzled, waiting for you to untangle their hidden secrets. Get ready for a brain-teasing adventure that will sharpen your mind and tickle your funny bone. Let the word games begin!
4 letter words
Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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aqua | 13 | a shade of blue tinged with green | - |
suqs | 13 | - | - |
waqf | 19 | - | - |
fiqh | 19 | - | - |
5 letter words
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squad | 15 | a cooperative unit (especially in sports) | - |
equal | 14 | a person who is of equal standing with another in a group | - |
squid | 15 | (Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food | - |
squat | 14 | having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground | - |
roque | 14 | - | - |
equip | 16 | provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose | The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities |
squaw | 17 | derogatory terms for an American Indian woman | - |
burqa | 16 | a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan | the Taliban forced all women to wear the burqa |
squib | 16 | firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise | - |
squab | 16 | short and fat | - |
pique | 16 | a sudden outburst of anger | - |
toque | 14 | a small round woman's hat | - |
tuque | 14 | - | - |
squit | 14 | - | - |
guqin | 15 | - | - |
fiqhs | 20 | - | - |
eques | 14 | - | - |
coqui | 16 | - | - |
cinqs | 16 | - | - |
waqfs | 20 | - | - |
niqab | 16 | a face veil covering the lower part of the face (up to the eyes) worn by observant Muslim women | - |
usque | 14 | - | - |
squiz | 23 | - | - |
squeg | 15 | - | - |
aquas | 14 | - | - |
aquae | 14 | - | - |
maqui | 16 | - | - |
faqir | 17 | a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man | - |
fique | 17 | - | - |
equid | 15 | hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck | - |
6 letter words
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square | 15 | characterized by honesty and fairness | a square deal |
unique | 15 | radically distinctive and without equal | Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint |
liquor | 15 | an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented | - |
liquid | 16 | changed from a solid to a liquid state | - |
cheque | 20 | withdraw money by writing a check | - |
mosque | 17 | (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret | - |
squeal | 15 | confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure | - |
squirt | 15 | the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) | - |
squash | 18 | to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition | - |
basque | 17 | a member of a people of unknown origin living in the western Pyrenees in France and Spain | - |
squeak | 19 | something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin | - |
sequel | 15 | something that follows something else | - |
squire | 15 | a man who attends or escorts a woman | - |
plaque | 17 | a memorial made of brass | - |
cirque | 17 | a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake | - |
equity | 18 | conformity with rules or standards | - |
squish | 18 | walk through mud or mire | - |
squawk | 22 | informal terms for objecting | - |
squint | 15 | (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy | - |
squirm | 17 | the act of wiggling | - |
clique | 17 | an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose | - |
torque | 15 | a twisting force | - |
acquit | 17 | pronounce not guilty of criminal charges | - |
opaque | 17 | hard or impossible to understand | - |
cinque | 17 | the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one | - |
squall | 15 | utter a sudden loud cry | - |
bisque | 17 | a thick cream soup made from shellfish | - |
equate | 15 | be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics | - |
equine | 15 | hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck | - |
piquet | 17 | a form of military punishment used by the British in the late 17th century in which a soldier was forced to stand on one foot on a pointed stake | - |
risque | 15 | suggestive of sexual impropriety | a risque story |
pulque | 17 | fermented Mexican drink from juice of various agave plants especially the maguey | - |
masque | 17 | a party of guests wearing costumes and masks | - |
maquis | 17 | a guerrilla fighter in the French underground in World War II | - |
marque | 17 | a name given to a product or service | - |
barque | 17 | a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts | - |
claque | 17 | a group of followers hired to applaud at a performance | - |
ubique | 17 | - | - |
sequin | 15 | adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing | - |
cloque | 17 | - | - |
chequy | 23 | - | - |
cliquy | 20 | - | - |
casque | 17 | (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor | - |
burqas | 17 | - | - |
caique | 17 | - | - |
calque | 17 | an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language | `superman' is a calque for the German `Ubermensch' |
buqsha | 20 | - | - |
bosque | 17 | - | - |
asquat | 15 | - | - |
coquet | 17 | talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | - |
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7 letter words
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request | 16 | express the need or desire for | She requested an extra bed in her room |
squeeze | 25 | to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition | squeeze a lemon |
require | 16 | have need of | - |
conquer | 18 | take possession of by force, as after an invasion | - |
equally | 19 | in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way | they split their winnings equally |
antique | 16 | give an antique appearance to | antique furniture |
tequila | 16 | Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant | - |
bouquet | 18 | an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present | - |
banquet | 18 | provide a feast or banquet for | - |
inquiry | 19 | a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest | - |
acquire | 18 | come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | - |
marquis | 18 | humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937) | - |
squared | 17 | having been made square | - |
inquire | 16 | conduct an inquiry or investigation of | inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady |
squeaky | 23 | having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge | - |
enquiry | 19 | a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest | - |
equator | 16 | a circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical parts | - |
squishy | 22 | easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility | - |
enquire | 16 | have a wish or desire to know something | - |
inquest | 16 | an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death | - |
baroque | 18 | elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century | - |
equinox | 23 | (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic | - |
liqueur | 16 | strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal | - |
aquatic | 18 | a plant that lives in or on water | - |
marquee | 18 | permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc. | - |
croquet | 18 | a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops; the winner is the first to traverse all the hoops and hit a peg | - |
esquire | 16 | a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name | - |
parquet | 18 | a floor made of parquetry | - |
liquefy | 22 | make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating | liquefy the silver |
unquote | 16 | - | - |
requiem | 18 | a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person | - |
squalor | 16 | sordid dirtiness | - |
unequal | 16 | lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task | she was unequal to the task |
squelch | 21 | to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition | - |
squalid | 17 | foul and run-down and repulsive | a squalid overcrowded apartment in the poorest part of town |
cacique | 20 | black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics | - |
oblique | 18 | any grammatical case other than the nominative | - |
equated | 17 | - | - |
racquet | 18 | a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games | - |
bequest | 18 | (law) a gift of personal property by will | - |
lacquer | 18 | a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish | - |
piquant | 18 | engagingly stimulating or provocative | a piquant wit |
unquiet | 16 | causing or fraught with or showing anxiety | an unquiet mind |
equaled | 17 | - | - |
kumquat | 22 | any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Fortunella bearing small orange-colored edible fruits with thick sweet-flavored skin and sour pulp | - |
squirmy | 21 | - | - |
coquito | 18 | - | - |
requite | 16 | make repayment for or return something | - |
aquavit | 19 | Scandinavian liquor usually flavored with caraway seeds | - |
sequela | 16 | any abnormality following or resulting from a disease or injury or treatment | paralysis is one of the sequelae of poliomyelitis |
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8 letter words
View allWord | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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required | 18 | required by rule | required reading |
sequence | 19 | film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie | - |
squirrel | 17 | a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail | - |
mosquito | 19 | two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals | - |
equipped | 22 | carrying weapons | - |
equation | 17 | the act of regarding as equal | - |
acquired | 20 | gotten through environmental forces | acquired characteristics (such as a suntan or a broken nose) cannot be passed on |
squadron | 18 | a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms | - |
frequent | 20 | be a regular or frequent visitor to a certain place | - |
aquarium | 19 | a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals | - |
equality | 20 | a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced | - |
conquest | 19 | an act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone | - |
boutique | 19 | a shop that sells women's clothes and jewelry | - |
adequate | 18 | about average; acceptable | more than adequate as a secretary |
squashed | 21 | that has been violently compressed | the squashed looking nakedness of the fledgling birds |
barbeque | 21 | meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce | - |
tranquil | 17 | (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves | a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky |
uniquely | 20 | so as to be unique | he could determine uniquely the properties of the compound |
physique | 25 | constitution of the human body | - |
eloquent | 17 | expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively | - |
inquired | 18 | - | - |
squabble | 21 | a quarrel about petty points | - |
critique | 19 | an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) | - |
mystique | 22 | an aura of heightened value or interest or meaning surrounding a person or thing | - |
bequeath | 22 | leave or give by will after one's death | My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry |
squander | 18 | spend thoughtlessly; throw away | You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree |
vanquish | 23 | come out better in a competition, race, or conflict | - |
iniquity | 20 | morally objectionable behavior | - |
marquise | 19 | a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess | - |
daiquiri | 18 | a cocktail made with rum and lime or lemon juice | - |
squealer | 17 | domestic swine | - |
squarely | 20 | with firmness and conviction; without compromise | - |
squatter | 17 | someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it | - |
acquaint | 19 | make familiar or conversant with | you should acquaint yourself with your new computer |
squatted | 18 | - | - |
enquired | 18 | - | - |
squiggly | 22 | wavy and twisting | - |
aqueduct | 20 | a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley | - |
coquette | 19 | talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | - |
enquirer | 17 | someone who asks a question | - |
inquirer | 17 | someone who asks a question | - |
squeegee | 18 | T-shaped cleaning implement with a rubber edge across the top; drawn across a surface to remove water (as in washing windows) | - |
squeaker | 21 | something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin | - |
requited | 18 | - | - |
squaring | 18 | - | - |
sequined | 18 | covered with beads or jewels or sequins | - |
equalize | 26 | compensate; make the score equal | - |
squashes | 20 | - | - |
disquiet | 18 | a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments | - |
equalled | 18 | - | - |
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9 letter words
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equipment | 22 | an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service | - |
technique | 23 | skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity | - |
requested | 19 | asked for | the requested aid is forthcoming |
frequency | 26 | the number of occurrences within a given time period | the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second |
squealing | 19 | having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge | - |
squeaking | 23 | having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge | - |
exquisite | 25 | delicately beautiful | an exquisite cameo |
squeezing | 28 | the act of gripping and pressing firmly | - |
acquitted | 21 | declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless | he stands acquitted on all charges |
dominique | 21 | American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs | - |
etiquette | 18 | rules governing socially acceptable behavior | - |
grotesque | 19 | ludicrously odd | a grotesque reflection in the mirror |
sasquatch | 23 | large hairy humanoid creature said to live in wilderness areas of the United States and Canada | - |
inquiries | 18 | - | - |
squatting | 19 | the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels | - |
antiquity | 21 | extreme oldness | - |
palanquin | 20 | a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers | - |
conqueror | 20 | someone who is victorious by force of arms | - |
mannequin | 20 | a woman who wears clothes to display fashions | she was too fat to be a mannequin |
requiring | 19 | - | - |
acquittal | 20 | a judgment of not guilty | - |
liquidate | 19 | eliminate by paying off (debts) | - |
acquiring | 21 | the act of acquiring something | I envied his talent for acquiring |
inquiring | 19 | a request for information | - |
turquoise | 18 | a shade of blue tinged with green | - |
squeamish | 23 | excessively fastidious and easily disgusted | so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow |
enquiries | 18 | - | - |
pipsqueak | 26 | - | - |
squirting | 19 | propelled violently in a usually narrow stream | - |
liquorice | 20 | deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots | - |
eloquence | 20 | powerful and effective language | his eloquence attracted a large congregation |
croquette | 20 | minced cooked meats (or vegetables) in thick white sauce; breaded and deep-fried | - |
arabesque | 20 | an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design | - |
liquidity | 22 | the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility | - |
liquefied | 22 | reduced to liquid form by heating | - |
exchequer | 30 | the funds of a government or institution or individual | - |
equitable | 20 | fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience | equitable treatment of all citizens |
requisite | 18 | anything indispensable | a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained |
enquiring | 19 | - | - |
acquiesce | 22 | to agree or express agreement | - |
squinting | 19 | having eyes half closed in order to see better | - |
plastique | 20 | an explosive material that is easily molded around the object it is intended to destroy | - |
aquariums | 20 | - | - |
burlesque | 20 | make a parody of | - |
soliloquy | 21 | speech you make to yourself | - |
roquefort | 21 | French blue cheese | - |
equalizer | 27 | electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion | - |
harlequin | 21 | a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte) | - |
briquette | 20 | a block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel | - |
equalized | 28 | - | - |
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10 letter words
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earthquake | 26 | shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity | - |
frequently | 25 | many times at short intervals | - |
acquainted | 22 | having fair knowledge of | they were acquainted |
equivalent | 22 | the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen | - |
delinquent | 20 | failing in what duty requires | derelict (or delinquent) in his duty |
inadequate | 20 | of insufficient quantity to meet a need | an inadequate income |
conquering | 22 | the act of conquering | - |
subsequent | 21 | following in time or order | subsequent developments |
masquerade | 22 | a party of guests wearing costumes and masks | - |
relinquish | 22 | part with a possession or right | I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest |
squandered | 21 | not used to good advantage | squandered money cannot be replaced |
inquisitor | 19 | a questioner who is excessively harsh | - |
tourniquet | 19 | bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure | - |
adequately | 23 | in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree | he was adequately prepared |
unrequited | 20 | not returned in kind | unrequited (unanswered) love |
ubiquitous | 21 | being present everywhere at once | - |
antiquated | 20 | so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period | - |
disqualify | 26 | make unfit or unsuitable | - |
uniqueness | 19 | the quality of being one of a kind | - |
inequality | 22 | lack of equality | the growing inequality between rich and poor |
eloquently | 22 | with eloquence | he expressed his ideas eloquently |
equatorial | 19 | a telescope whose mounting has only two axes of motion, one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other one at right angles to it | - |
aquamarine | 21 | a shade of blue tinged with green | - |
liquidated | 21 | - | - |
inadequacy | 25 | lack of an adequate quantity or number | the inadequacy of unemployment benefits |
sequential | 19 | in regular succession without gaps | - |
coquettish | 24 | like a coquette | - |
colloquial | 21 | characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation | wrote her letters in a colloquial style |
chequebook | 30 | a book issued to holders of checking accounts | - |
obsequious | 21 | attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery | - |
squirrelly | 22 | - | - |
communique | 25 | an official report (usually sent in haste) | - |
equestrian | 19 | a man skilled in equitation | - |
equalizing | 29 | - | - |
iniquitous | 19 | characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin | iniquitous deeds |
liquidator | 20 | a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being) | - |
consequent | 21 | occurring with or following as a consequence | the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness |
infrequent | 22 | not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals | infrequent outbursts of temper |
statuesque | 19 | of size and dignity suggestive of a statue | - |
unequalled | 20 | radically distinctive and without equal | - |
frequenter | 22 | a regular customer | - |
loquacious | 21 | full of trivial conversation | - |
squirreled | 20 | - | - |
reconquest | 21 | - | - |
reacquaint | 21 | - | - |
foursquare | 22 | with firmness and conviction; without compromise | he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration |
equanimity | 24 | steadiness of mind under stress | he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity |
misquoting | 22 | - | - |
squarehead | 23 | - | - |
unquenched | 25 | - | - |
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In the whimsical world of English vocabulary, a few letters capture our imagination quite like Q. Often associated with quirky and quintessentially quirky words, Q frequently finds itself nestled comfortably in the middle of many unique words. These words are not just fun to say but also serve as a linguistic playground for those who love to explore the nooks and crannies of language. Words with Q in the middle have a distinct charm that influences pronunciation and meaning, giving each term an identity all its own. From the everyday to the exotic, let's dive into a realm where Q reigns supreme, and explore some enchanting examples along the way!
About words in the middle Q
The letter Q is a rare gem in the English alphabet, often accompanied by its trusty sidekick U, making it a duo that adds a dash of flair to any word. When Q sits in the middle of a word, it acts like a fulcrum, balancing the sounds and meanings on either side. This unique positioning can transform a mundane word into something extraordinary. For example, the word "acquire" becomes more intriguing with its Q center, leading to a sophisticated pronunciation that rolls elegantly off the tongue.
Moreover, words with a middle Q are not only linguistically fascinating but also hint at the diverse origins of the English language. Many such words have roots in Latin, Arabic, or other languages, showcasing the rich tapestry of global influence. Consider "liquor", which not only serves as a delightful indulgence but also traces back to Latin “liquare”, meaning "to melt". The Q in the middle stands proud, a testament to its storied past and its role in shaping modern vocabulary.
Popular word examples
Words with Q in the middle are not just a linguistic curiosity; they're integral to daily conversation and add zest to our vernacular.
Equal
- Definition: Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.
- Example in a Sentence: The twins were equal in height and build.
- Fun Fact: The word "equal" derives from the Latin word "aequalis", meaning uniform or level.
Liquid
- Definition: A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.
- Example in a Sentence: Water is a liquid at room temperature.
- Fun Fact: The word "liquid" comes from the Latin "liquidus", which means fluid or flowing.
Squeak
- Definition: A short, high-pitched sound or cry.
- Example in a Sentence: The door closed with a loud squeak.
- Fun Fact: "Squeak" may have originated as an imitation of the sound itself, making it an onomatopoeic word.
Squash
- Definition: To crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape.
- Example in a Sentence: She managed to squash the bug with her shoe.
- Fun Fact: The sport of squash was named after the soft ball used in the game.
Request
- Definition: An act of asking politely or formally for something.
- Example in a Sentence: She made a request for more information.
- Fun Fact: The word "request" has been in use since the 14th century, evolving from Old French "requeste".
Conquest
- Definition: The act of conquering a place or people.
- Example in a Sentence: The conquest of the territory took several months.
- Fun Fact: "Conquest" often invokes images of historical battles and empires.
Antique
- Definition: An object that is valuable because of its age.
- Example in a Sentence: The antique vase was over a hundred years old.
- Fun Fact: The word comes from the Latin "antiquus", meaning ancient.
Frequency
- Definition: The rate at which something occurs over a particular period of time or in a given sample.
- Example in a Sentence: The frequency of meetings increased during the project phase.
- Fun Fact: In physics, frequency is measured in hertz (Hz), named after Heinrich Hertz.
Equipment
- Definition: The necessary items for a particular purpose.
- Example in a Sentence: He needed to purchase new equipment for his camping trip.
- Fun Fact: The word "equipment" comes from the French "équipement", reflecting its European heritage.
Circuit
- Definition: A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place.
- Example in a Sentence: The track formed a complete circuit around the park.
- Fun Fact: In electronics, circuits are essential for the functioning of almost all gadgets.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words with a middle Q can be game-changers, often racking up impressive points thanks to the uncommon letter.
Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
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Quizzed | 35 | Past tense of quiz; to have questioned or interrogated. |
Exequy | 25 | Funeral rites or ceremonies. |
Lacquer | 18 | A protective coating consisting of resin dissolved in a solvent. |
Enquiry | 19 | An act of asking for information. |
Squawk | 22 | A loud, harsh noise made by a bird or a person. |
Oblique | 18 | Not explicit or done in a direct way; slanted. |
Plaque | 18 | An ornamental tablet, typically made of metal, that is fixed to a wall. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans know the thrill of discovering the perfect five-letter word. Here are some gems with Q in the middle to boost your game strategy.
Word | Definition |
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Equal | Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value. |
Quota | A fixed share of something that a person or group is entitled to. |
Quirk | A peculiar aspect of a person's character or behavior. |
Equip | To supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose. |
Squib | A small firework that burns with a hissing sound before exploding. |
Squat | Crouching or sitting with one's knees bent and heels close. |
Squid | A sea creature with a long body and ten arms. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delve into the domain of the unusual and obscure with these fascinating words, each boasting a Q at its core.
Exequy
- Definition: Funeral rites or ceremonies.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Latin word "exsequiae", it’s mostly used in historical or literary contexts.
- Example in a Sentence: The exequy for the late king was attended by dignitaries from around the world.
Colloquy
- Definition: A formal conversation or dialogue.
- Interesting Fact: Frequently found in literary works, colloquy sets the scene for intellectual exchanges.
- Example in a Sentence: The philosopher engaged in a colloquy with his peers.
Obliquity
- Definition: Deviation from moral rectitude or sound thinking.
- Interesting Fact: Often used in philosophical or psychological contexts, it's a favorite among wordsmiths.
- Example in a Sentence: His obliquity was evident in the convoluted arguments he presented.
Inquietude
- Definition: A state of restlessness or uneasiness.
- Interesting Fact: Rooted in Latin "inquietudo", it's a poetic way to describe anxiety.
- Example in a Sentence: She felt a deep inquietude about the upcoming examination.
Croquet
- Definition: A game played on a lawn, in which colored wooden balls are driven through a series of hoops.
- Interesting Fact: Originating in France, croquet became a popular pastime in Victorian England.
- Example in a Sentence: They enjoyed an afternoon game of croquet in the garden.
Quincunx
- Definition: An arrangement of five objects with four at the corners of a square or rectangle and the fifth at its center.
- Interesting Fact: Used in gardening and heraldry, it's a term that often puzzles those unfamiliar with its geometric roots.
- Example in a Sentence: The orchard was planted in a quincunx pattern for optimal sunlight exposure.
Final words
The adventure through the realm of words with Q in the middle showcases the playful yet profound nature of language. Whether for everyday use, a strategic Scrabble play, or a Wordle victory, these words bring a spark of joy and curiosity to our linguistic journeys. So, embrace the quirks of Q and let it guide you through the fascinating landscape of vocabulary!