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
equalled	21	21
equalling	24	24
equally	21	21
equals	17	17
equanimities	26	26
equanimity	26	26
equate	16	16
equated	18	18
equates	17	17
equating	21	21
equation	19	19
equational	22	22
equationally	27	27
equations	20	20
equative	22	22
equator	17	17
equatorial	21	21
equators	18	18
equatorward	25	25
equerries	19	19
equerry	19	19
eques	15	15
equestrian	21	21
equestrians	22	22
equestrienne	24	24