Words with the letter Q

The letter Q is one of the highest-scoring tiles in Scrabble, worth a hefty 10 points. However, it’s also one of the most difficult letters to play effectively due to its limited word pairings and frequent dependence on the letter U. Players who know short Q words like qi and qat gain a serious advantage, as these allow you to use the letter without needing a U. Because of its high point value, placing Q on a double or triple letter square—or even forming a word across a premium word score—can dramatically shift the momentum of a game in your favor.

To master the letter Q, it’s important to study acceptable Q words and learn how to work them into tight board spaces. Words like quack, quake, quilt, and quote not only score big due to Q’s value, but also give you opportunities to use other common tiles efficiently. When holding a Q, try to save it until you see a strong scoring opportunity or until you have the right letters on your rack. Playing Q well requires patience, planning, and a solid vocabulary, but when used effectively, it can be the game-winning move.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
acequia	20	20
acequias	21	21
acquaint	22	22
acquaintance	30	30
acquaintances	31	31
acquainted	25	25
acquainting	28	28
acquaints	23	23
acquest	20	20
acquests	21	21
acquiesce	25	25
acquiesced	27	27
acquiescence	32	32
acquiescences	33	33
acquiescent	28	28
acquiescently	33	33
acquiesces	26	26
acquiescing	30	30
acquirable	27	27
acquire	20	20
acquired	22	22
acquiree	21	21
acquirees	22	22
acquirement	28	28
acquirements	29	29