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
quantitated	23	23
quantitates	22	22
quantitating	26	26
quantitation	24	24
quantitations	25	25
quantitative	27	27
quantitatively	32	32
quantities	21	21
quantity	21	21
quantization	33	33
quantizations	34	34
quantize	28	28
quantized	30	30
quantizer	29	29
quantizers	30	30
quantizes	29	29
quantizing	33	33
quantong	22	22
quantongs	23	23
quants	17	17
quantum	22	22
quarantine	22	22
quarantines	23	23
quare	15	15
quark	19	19