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
square	16	16
squared	18	18
squarely	21	21
squareness	21	21
squarer	17	17
squarers	18	18
squares	17	17
squarest	18	18
squaring	21	21
squarish	20	20
squarishly	25	25
squarishness	25	25
squark	20	20
squarks	21	21
squash	18	18
squashed	21	21
squasher	20	20
squashers	21	21
squashes	20	20
squashier	21	21
squashiest	22	22
squashily	24	24
squashiness	24	24
squashing	24	24
squashy	21	21