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
querulous	22	22
querulously	27	27
querulousness	27	27
query	17	17
querying	23	23
quesadilla	23	23
quesadillas	24	24
queso	15	15
quesos	16	16
quest	15	15
quested	18	18
quester	17	17
questers	18	18
questing	21	21
question	19	19
questionable	27	27
questionably	29	29
questionaries	24	24
questionary	24	24
questioned	22	22
questioner	21	21
questioners	22	22
questioning	25	25
questioningly	30	30
questionless	24	24