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
squabbler	26	26
squabblers	27	27
squabbles	26	26
squabbling	30	30
squabby	25	25
squabs	19	19
squad	16	16
squadded	21	21
squaddie	20	20
squaddies	21	21
squadding	24	24
squaddy	21	21
squadron	20	20
squadroned	23	23
squadroning	26	26
squadrons	21	21
squads	17	17
squalene	20	20
squalenes	21	21
squalid	19	19
squalider	21	21
squalidest	22	22
squalidly	24	24
squalidness	24	24
squall	18	18