Answer
Answer noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.
Usage example: the standard answer of “Fine, thank you” when asked, “How are you?”
Query
Query noun - An act or instance of asking for information.
Usage example: please respond to my query at your earliest convenience
Both words in one sentence
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No Fourth Wall: The people on the show would often query the "audience" on the answer to the show's questions and puzzles.
Source: Western Animation / Blue's Clues -
If you're in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and "God"'s eyes are glowing in response to your query to why he needs a starship, let's just say you're not going to get an honest answer.
Source: Glowing Eyes of Doom - Title Drop: The Stimulator 3K's answer to Abeille's query over whether it can provide "love." Theme Naming: Everyone except Abeille and Miel is named after a plant.
Source: Webcomic / Love Not Found
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