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
cliquishness	29	29
cliquy	22	22
cloque	20	20
cloques	21	21
coequal	21	21
coequality	26	26
coequally	26	26
coequals	22	22
coequate	21	21
coequated	23	23
coequates	22	22
coequating	26	26
colloquia	24	24
colloquial	26	26
colloquialism	32	32
colloquialisms	33	33
colloquialities	31	31
colloquiality	31	31
colloquially	31	31
colloquials	27	27
colloquies	25	25
colloquist	25	25
colloquists	26	26
colloquium	29	29
colloquiums	30	30