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
aquarians	20	20
aquarist	18	18
aquarists	19	19
aquarium	22	22
aquariums	23	23
aquas	15	15
aquascape	25	25
aquascapes	26	26
aquatic	20	20
aquatically	28	28
aquatics	21	21
aquatint	19	19
aquatinted	22	22
aquatinter	21	21
aquatinters	22	22
aquatinting	25	25
aquatintist	22	22
aquatintists	23	23
aquatints	20	20
aquatone	19	19
aquatones	20	20
aquavit	21	21
aquavits	22	22
aqueduct	23	23
aqueducts	24	24