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
qualifier	23	23
qualifiers	24	24
qualifies	23	23
qualify	23	23
qualifying	29	29
qualitative	26	26
qualitatively	31	31
qualities	20	20
quality	20	20
qualm	19	19
qualmier	22	22
qualmiest	23	23
qualmish	24	24
qualmishly	29	29
qualmishness	29	29
qualms	20	20
qualmy	22	22
quamash	22	22
quamashes	24	24
quandang	23	23
quandangs	24	24
quandaries	22	22
quandary	22	22
quandong	23	23
quandongs	24	24