Crossword answer · 4 letters
Quay definition and meaning
kee · noun
What does Quay mean?
A quay is a solid waterside platform where ships load or unload cargo and passengers.
What does QUAY mean in a crossword?
QUAY answers the reviewed clue “Platform for unloading cargo ships.” The cargo-ship context identifies a built waterfront platform rather than a floating vessel.
Why is QUAY useful to learn?
QUAY is useful to learn because this reviewed clue depends on straight definition, exact grammar, and a 4-letter grid entry.
Common clue patterns
- Platform for unloading cargo ships
- Use the four-letter waterfront structure pronounced like “key.”
- 4-letter straight definition answer confirmed by crossings
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
QUAY is the four-letter harbor platform described by the clue. Its spelling is less predictable than its usual pronunciation, “key.” Other clues may use a different sense, so solvers should confirm the grammar, source context, answer length, and crossing letters.