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
metasequoias	25	25
methaqualone	29	29
methaqualones	30	30
mezquit	29	29
mezquite	30	30
mezquites	31	31
mezquits	30	30
microearthquake	37	37
microquake	30	30
microquakes	31	31
microtechnique	36	36
microtechniques	37	37
milquetoast	25	25
milquetoasts	26	26
miquelet	22	22
miquelets	23	23
misquotation	26	26
misquotations	27	27
misquote	21	21
misquoted	23	23
misquotes	22	22
misquoting	26	26
monocoque	26	26
monocoques	27	27
moonquake	27	27