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
quartans	19	19
quarte	16	16
quarter	17	17
quarterage	22	22
quarterback	31	31
quarterbacked	34	34
quarterbacking	37	37
quarterbacks	32	32
quarterdeck	29	29
quarterdecks	30	30
quartered	20	20
quarterfinal	27	27
quarterfinalist	30	30
quarterfinals	28	28
quartering	23	23
quarterings	24	24
quarterlies	22	22
quarterly	22	22
quartermaster	26	26
quartermasters	27	27
quartern	19	19
quarterns	20	20
quarters	18	18
quartersawed	26	26
quartersawn	25	25