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
quorums	21	21
quota	15	15
quotability	27	27
quotable	22	22
quotably	24	24
quotas	16	16
quotation	20	20
quotations	21	21
quotative	23	23
quotatives	24	24
quote	15	15
quoted	17	17
quoter	16	16
quoters	17	17
quotes	16	16
quoth	17	17
quotha	18	18
quotidian	21	21
quotidians	22	22
quotient	19	19
quotients	20	20
quoting	20	20
qursh	17	17
qurshes	19	19
qurush	19	19