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
qubits	19	19
qubyte	21	21
qubytes	22	22
quean	16	16
queans	17	17
queasier	18	18
queasiest	19	19
queasily	21	21
queasiness	21	21
queasy	18	18
queazier	27	27
queaziest	28	28
queazy	27	27
quebracho	27	27
quebrachos	28	28
queen	16	16
queencup	26	26
queencups	27	27
queendom	23	23
queendoms	24	24
queened	19	19
queenier	19	19
queeniest	20	20
queening	22	22
queenlier	21	21