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
quadrupled	27	27
quadruples	26	26
quadruplet	26	26
quadruplets	27	27
quadruplicate	32	32
quadruplicated	34	34
quadruplicates	33	33
quadruplicating	37	37
quadruplication	35	35
quadruplicity	34	34
quadrupling	30	30
quadruply	27	27
quadrupole	26	26
quadrupoles	27	27
quads	16	16
quaere	16	16
quaeres	17	17
quaestor	18	18
quaestors	19	19
quaff	21	21
quaffable	29	29
quaffed	24	24
quaffer	23	23
quaffers	24	24
quaffing	27	27