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
quints	17	17
quintuple	25	25
quintupled	27	27
quintuples	26	26
quintuplet	26	26
quintuplets	27	27
quintuplicate	32	32
quintuplicated	34	34
quintuplicates	33	33
quintuplicating	37	37
quintupling	30	30
quinzhee	30	30
quinzhees	31	31
quinzie	27	27
quinzies	28	28
quip	17	17
quipped	24	24
quipper	23	23
quippers	24	24
quippier	24	24
quippiest	25	25
quipping	27	27
quippish	26	26
quippu	23	23
quippus	24	24