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
liquefy	23	23
liquefying	29	29
liquescent	25	25
liqueur	19	19
liqueurs	20	20
liquid	18	18
liquidambar	29	29
liquidambars	30	30
liquidate	21	21
liquidated	23	23
liquidates	22	22
liquidating	26	26
liquidation	24	24
liquidations	25	25
liquidator	22	22
liquidators	23	23
liquidities	23	23
liquidity	23	23
liquidize	30	30
liquidized	32	32
liquidizes	31	31
liquidizing	35	35
liquidly	23	23
liquidness	23	23
liquids	19	19