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
quietistic	23	23
quietists	19	19
quietly	20	20
quietness	20	20
quietnesses	22	22
quiets	16	16
quietude	20	20
quietudes	21	21
quietus	18	18
quietuses	20	20
quiff	21	21
quiffed	24	24
quiffs	22	22
quill	17	17
quillai	19	19
quillaia	20	20
quillaias	21	21
quillais	20	20
quillaja	29	29
quillajas	30	30
quillback	31	31
quillbacks	32	32
quilled	20	20
quillet	19	19
quillets	20	20