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
queenliest	22	22
queenliness	24	24
queenly	21	21
queens	17	17
queenship	25	25
queenships	26	26
queenside	21	21
queensides	22	22
queeny	19	19
queer	15	15
queered	18	18
queerer	17	17
queerest	18	18
queering	21	21
queerish	20	20
queerly	20	20
queers	16	16
quelea	17	17
queleas	18	18
quell	17	17
quelled	20	20
queller	19	19
quellers	20	20
quelling	23	23
quells	18	18