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
quashed	20	20
quasher	19	19
quashers	20	20
quashes	19	19
quashing	23	23
quasi	15	15
quasicrystal	28	28
quasicrystals	29	29
quasiparticle	30	30
quasiparticles	31	31
quasiperiodic	30	30
quass	15	15
quasses	17	17
quassia	17	17
quassias	18	18
quassin	18	18
quassins	19	19
quate	15	15
quatercentenary	32	32
quaternaries	23	23
quaternary	23	23
quaternion	22	22
quaternions	23	23
quaternities	23	23
quaternity	23	23