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
questionnaire	25	25
questionnaires	26	26
questions	20	20
questor	17	17
questors	18	18
quests	16	16
quetzal	27	27
quetzales	29	29
quetzals	28	28
queue	16	16
queued	18	18
queueing	22	22
queuer	17	17
queuers	18	18
queues	17	17
queuing	21	21
quey	16	16
queys	17	17
quezal	26	26
quezales	28	28
quezals	27	27
quibble	24	24
quibbled	26	26
quibbler	25	25
quibblers	26	26