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
nondelinquents	30	30
nonequal	21	21
nonequals	22	22
nonequilibrium	34	34
nonequivalence	35	35
nonequivalences	36	36
nonequivalent	31	31
nonliquid	23	23
nonquantifiable	35	35
nonquantitative	32	32
nonquota	20	20
nonsequential	27	27
nonsequentially	32	32
nonunique	23	23
nonuniqueness	28	28
oblique	21	21
obliqued	23	23
obliquely	26	26
obliqueness	26	26
obliquenesses	28	28
obliques	22	22
obliquing	26	26
obliquities	25	25
obliquity	25	25
obloquies	23	23