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
equipper	24	24
equippers	25	25
equipping	28	28
equiprobable	32	32
equips	19	19
equiseta	18	18
equisetum	23	23
equisetums	24	24
equitabilities	28	28
equitability	28	28
equitable	23	23
equitableness	28	28
equitably	25	25
equitant	19	19
equitation	21	21
equitations	22	22
equites	17	17
equities	18	18
equity	18	18
equivalence	30	30
equivalences	31	31
equivalencies	32	32
equivalency	32	32
equivalent	26	26
equivalently	31	31