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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
burlesquers	26	26
burlesques	25	25
burlesquing	29	29
burqa	18	18
burqas	19	19
cacique	23	23
caciques	24	24
caciquism	28	28
caciquisms	29	29
caique	19	19
caiques	20	20
calque	20	20
calqued	22	22
calques	21	21
calquing	25	25
carnivalesque	32	32
casque	19	19
casqued	21	21
casques	20	20
catafalque	27	27
catafalques	28	28
cazique	29	29
caziques	30	30
chaqueta	23	23
chaquetas	24	24