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
pasquinading	30	30
pauraque	22	22
pauraques	23	23
perique	20	20
periques	21	21
perquisite	23	23
perquisites	24	24
petanque	22	22
petanques	23	23
physique	25	25
physiques	26	26
picaresque	26	26
picaresques	27	27
picquet	23	23
picquets	24	24
picturesque	28	28
picturesquely	33	33
picturesqueness	33	33
piquance	25	25
piquances	26	26
piquancies	27	27
piquancy	27	27
piquant	21	21
piquantly	26	26
piquantness	26	26