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
pique	18	18
piqued	20	20
piques	19	19
piquet	19	19
piquets	20	20
piquing	23	23
piroque	20	20
piroques	21	21
plaque	20	20
plaques	21	21
plastoquinone	29	29
plastoquinones	30	30
plateresque	25	25
postconquest	29	29
postique	21	21
postiques	22	22
pratique	21	21
pratiques	22	22
preconquest	28	28
prequalified	30	30
prequalifies	29	29
prequalify	29	29
prequalifying	35	35
prequel	21	21
prequels	22	22