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
quaffs	22	22
quag	16	16
quagga	20	20
quaggas	21	21
quaggier	22	22
quaggiest	23	23
quaggy	22	22
quagmire	23	23
quagmires	24	24
quagmirier	25	25
quagmiriest	26	26
quagmiry	25	25
quags	17	17
quahaug	22	22
quahaugs	23	23
quahog	20	20
quahogs	21	21
quai	14	14
quaich	21	21
quaiches	23	23
quaichs	22	22
quaigh	20	20
quaighs	21	21
quail	16	16
quailed	19	19