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
antiquates	21	21
antiquating	25	25
antiquation	23	23
antiquations	24	24
antique	18	18
antiqued	20	20
antiquer	19	19
antiquers	20	20
antiques	19	19
antiquing	23	23
antiquities	22	22
antiquity	22	22
applique	25	25
appliqued	27	27
appliqueing	31	31
appliques	26	26
aqua	14	14
aquacade	22	22
aquacades	23	23
aquacultural	29	29
aquaculture	27	27
aquacultures	28	28
aquaculturist	29	29
aquaculturists	30	30
aquae	15	15