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
quango	19	19
quangos	20	20
quant	16	16
quanta	17	17
quantal	19	19
quanted	19	19
quantic	21	21
quantics	22	22
quantifiable	30	30
quantification	32	32
quantifications	33	33
quantified	25	25
quantifier	24	24
quantifiers	25	25
quantifies	24	24
quantify	24	24
quantifying	30	30
quantile	20	20
quantiles	21	21
quanting	22	22
quantise	19	19
quantised	21	21
quantises	20	20
quantising	24	24
quantitate	21	21