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
marquisate	23	23
marquisates	24	24
marquise	21	21
marquises	22	22
marquisette	24	24
marquisettes	25	25
masque	19	19
masquer	20	20
masquerade	24	24
masqueraded	26	26
masquerader	25	25
masqueraders	26	26
masquerades	25	25
masquerading	29	29
masquers	21	21
masques	20	20
mbaqanga	26	26
mbaqangas	27	27
mefloquine	28	28
mefloquines	29	29
mesquit	20	20
mesquite	21	21
mesquites	22	22
mesquits	21	21
metasequoia	24	24