unanswered
adjective
un·an·swered
ˌən-ˈan(t)-sərd 
1
: not answered
unanswered letters
2
: scored in succession during a period in which an opponent fails to score
scored 20 unanswered points in the last quarter
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Already down Lukáš Dostál (shoulder), Petr Mrázek sustained an injury during a 5-3 loss to Chicago on Sunday, when the Ducks gave up five unanswered goals.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 2 Dec. 2025
Los Angeles responded with 17 unanswered points in the second half.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
The team scored 23 unanswered points to seal the win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
Several questions remain unanswered at the end of season 1 of The Chair Company, including the identity of the person behind the conspiracy that has consumed Ron's obsession.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 2 Dec. 2025
Los Angeles responded with 17 unanswered points in the second half.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
The team scored 23 unanswered points to seal the win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
Several questions remain unanswered at the end of season 1 of The Chair Company, including the identity of the person behind the conspiracy that has consumed Ron's obsession.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Unanswered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanswered. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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