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
barbequed	26	26
barbeques	25	25
barbequing	29	29
baroque	20	20
baroquely	25	25
baroques	21	21
barque	19	19
barquentine	26	26
barquentines	27	27
barques	20	20
barquette	22	22
barquettes	23	23
barrique	21	21
barriques	22	22
basque	19	19
basques	20	20
becquerel	26	26
becquerels	27	27
bedquilt	23	23
bedquilts	24	24
beliquor	22	22
beliquored	25	25
beliquoring	28	28
beliquors	23	23
benzoquinone	37	37