Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
VQL, RMH, NID, JEZ, ?

Let's trace the pattern step-by-step for each letter slot across the series:
First Letter: V → R → N → J → ?

V (22) - 4 = R (18)

R (18) - 4 = N (14)

N (14) - 4 = J (10)

J (10) - 4 = F (6)

Second Letter: Q → M → I → E → ?

Q (17) - 4 = M (13)

M (13) - 4 = I (9)

I (9) - 4 = E (5)

E (5) - 4 = A (1)

Third Letter: L → H → D → Z → ?

L (12) - 4 = H (8)

H (8) - 4 = D (4)

D (4) - 4 = Z (26)

Z (26) - 4 = V (22)

Combining these letters results in the cluster FAV.