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
coquetted	23	23
coquettes	22	22
coquetting	26	26
coquettish	25	25
coquettishly	30	30
coquettishness	30	30
coqui	18	18
coquille	23	23
coquilles	24	24
coquina	21	21
coquinas	22	22
coquis	19	19
coquito	20	20
coquitos	21	21
corequisite	24	24
corequisites	25	25
cotquean	22	22
cotqueans	23	23
counterquestion	31	31
critique	21	21
critiqued	23	23
critiques	22	22
critiquing	26	26
croquet	20	20
croqueted	23	23