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
equestriennes	25	25
equiangular	26	26
equicaloric	28	28
equid	16	16
equidistant	23	23
equidistantly	28	28
equids	17	17
equilateral	23	23
equilibrant	26	26
equilibrants	27	27
equilibrate	25	25
equilibrated	27	27
equilibrates	26	26
equilibrating	30	30
equilibration	28	28
equilibrations	29	29
equilibrator	26	26
equilibrators	27	27
equilibratory	29	29
equilibria	24	24
equilibrist	25	25
equilibristic	30	30
equilibrists	26	26
equilibrium	29	29
equilibriums	30	30