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
squawroot	22	22
squawroots	23	23
squeak	20	20
squeaked	23	23
squeaker	22	22
squeakers	23	23
squeakier	23	23
squeakiest	24	24
squeaking	26	26
squeaks	21	21
squeaky	23	23
squeal	17	17
squealed	20	20
squealer	19	19
squealers	20	20
squealing	23	23
squeals	18	18
squeamish	24	24
squeamishly	29	29
squeamishness	29	29
squeegee	20	20
squeegeed	22	22
squeegeeing	26	26
squeegees	21	21
squeezability	38	38