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
quarterstaff	28	28
quarterstaves	27	27
quartes	17	17
quartet	17	17
quartets	18	18
quartette	19	19
quartettes	20	20
quartic	20	20
quartics	21	21
quartier	18	18
quartiers	19	19
quartile	19	19
quartiles	20	20
quarto	16	16
quartos	17	17
quarts	16	16
quartz	25	25
quartzes	27	27
quartzite	28	28
quartzites	29	29
quartzitic	32	32
quartzose	28	28
quasar	16	16
quasars	17	17
quash	17	17