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
quintain	20	20
quintains	21	21
quintal	19	19
quintals	20	20
quintan	19	19
quintans	20	20
quintar	18	18
quintars	19	19
quintas	18	18
quinte	17	17
quintes	18	18
quintessence	27	27
quintessential	27	27
quintet	18	18
quintets	19	19
quintic	21	21
quintics	22	22
quintile	20	20
quintiles	21	21
quintillion	25	25
quintillions	26	26
quintillionth	29	29
quintillionths	30	30
quintin	19	19
quintins	20	20