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
quinoid	19	19
quinoids	20	20
quinol	18	18
quinolin	21	21
quinoline	22	22
quinolines	23	23
quinolins	22	22
quinolone	22	22
quinolones	23	23
quinols	19	19
quinone	19	19
quinones	20	20
quinonoid	22	22
quinquennia	34	34
quinquennial	36	36
quinquennially	41	41
quinquennials	37	37
quinquennium	39	39
quinquenniums	40	40
quins	16	16
quinsied	20	20
quinsies	19	19
quinsy	19	19
quint	16	16
quinta	17	17