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
acquirer	21	21
acquirers	22	22
acquires	21	21
acquiring	25	25
acquisition	25	25
acquisitional	28	28
acquisitions	26	26
acquisitive	28	28
acquisitively	33	33
acquisitiveness	33	33
acquisitor	23	23
acquisitors	24	24
acquit	19	19
acquits	20	20
acquittal	23	23
acquittals	24	24
acquittance	28	28
acquittances	29	29
acquitted	23	23
acquitter	22	22
acquitters	23	23
acquitting	26	26
adequacies	24	24
adequacy	24	24
adequate	19	19