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
quivering	26	26
quiveringly	31	31
quivers	21	21
quivery	23	23
quixote	24	24
quixotes	25	25
quixotic	28	28
quixotical	31	31
quixotically	36	36
quixotism	29	29
quixotisms	30	30
quixotries	27	27
quixotry	27	27
quiz	23	23
quizmaster	32	32
quizmasters	33	33
quizzed	36	36
quizzer	35	35
quizzers	36	36
quizzes	35	35
quizzical	41	41
quizzicality	46	46
quizzically	46	46
quizzing	39	39
qulliq	27	27