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
iniquities	21	21
iniquitous	22	22
iniquitously	27	27
iniquitousness	27	27
iniquity	21	21
inquest	18	18
inquests	19	19
inquiet	18	18
inquieted	21	21
inquieting	24	24
inquiets	19	19
inquietude	23	23
inquietudes	24	24
inquiline	22	22
inquilines	23	23
inquire	18	18
inquired	20	20
inquirer	19	19
inquirers	20	20
inquires	19	19
inquiries	20	20
inquiring	23	23
inquiringly	28	28
inquiry	20	20
inquisition	23	23