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
illiquidity	26	26
inadequacies	27	27
inadequacy	27	27
inadequate	22	22
inadequately	27	27
inadequateness	27	27
inconsequence	32	32
inconsequences	33	33
inconsequent	28	28
inconsequential	32	32
inconsequently	33	33
ineloquent	23	23
ineloquently	28	28
inequalities	24	24
inequality	24	24
inequitable	26	26
inequitably	28	28
inequities	21	21
inequity	21	21
infrequence	29	29
infrequences	30	30
infrequencies	31	31
infrequency	31	31
infrequent	25	25
infrequently	30	30