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
prerequisite	25	25
prerequisites	26	26
propinquities	30	30
propinquity	30	30
pulque	21	21
pulques	22	22
qabala	17	19
qabalah	22	22
qabalahs	23	23
qabalas	20	20
qadi	14	14
qadis	15	15
qaid	14	14
qaids	15	15
qajaq	32	32
qajaqs	33	33
qamutik	24	24
qamutiks	25	25
qanat	15	15
qanats	16	16
qapik	21	21
qapiks	22	22
qat	12	12
qats	13	13
qawwali	23	23