Dictionary
Calque
c 3a 1l 1q 10u 1e 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 6 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does calque mean?
noun
an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
“`superman' is a calque for the German `Ubermensch'”
Synonymscalque formationloan translation
Is CALQUE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is CALQUE worth?
Scrabble
17 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
19 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in CALQUE
Anagrams 1
Hooks for CALQUE
Add one letter to the front or back of CALQUE to make another word.
Calque: quick answers
Is CALQUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CALQUE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 17 points before board bonuses.
How many points is CALQUE worth?
CALQUE scores 17 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 19 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does calque mean?
As a noun, calque means “an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language”.
What words can you make with the letters in CALQUE?
You can make 24 shorter words from CALQUE, such as EQUAL, QUALE, QUA, ALEC. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of CALQUE?
CALQUE rearranges into CLAQUE.