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
equable	21	21
equableness	26	26
equably	23	23
equal	16	16
equaled	19	19
equaling	22	22
equalise	19	19
equalised	21	21
equaliser	20	20
equalisers	21	21
equalises	20	20
equalising	24	24
equalitarian	24	24
equalitarianism	30	30
equalitarians	25	25
equalities	21	21
equality	21	21
equalization	33	33
equalizations	34	34
equalize	28	28
equalized	30	30
equalizer	29	29
equalizers	30	30
equalizes	29	29
equalizing	33	33