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
quippy	24	24
quips	18	18
quipster	21	21
quipsters	22	22
quipu	19	19
quipus	20	20
quire	15	15
quired	17	17
quires	16	16
quiring	20	20
quirk	19	19
quirked	22	22
quirkier	22	22
quirkiest	23	23
quirkily	25	25
quirkiness	25	25
quirking	25	25
quirkish	24	24
quirks	20	20
quirky	22	22
quirt	15	15
quirted	18	18
quirting	21	21
quirts	16	16
quisling	22	22