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
quacking	28	28
quackish	27	27
quackism	28	28
quackisms	29	29
quacks	23	23
quacksalver	33	33
quacksalvers	34	34
quacky	25	25
quad	15	15
quadded	20	20
quadding	23	23
quadplex	30	30
quadplexes	32	32
quadrangle	25	25
quadrangles	26	26
quadrangular	28	28
quadrans	20	20
quadrant	20	20
quadrantal	23	23
quadrantes	22	22
quadrants	21	21
quadraphonic	32	32
quadraphonics	33	33
quadrat	18	18
quadrate	19	19