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
squeezable	33	33
squeeze	26	26
squeezed	28	28
squeezer	27	27
squeezers	28	28
squeezes	27	27
squeezing	31	31
squeg	17	17
squegged	23	23
squegging	26	26
squegs	18	18
squelch	23	23
squelched	26	26
squelcher	25	25
squelchers	26	26
squelches	25	25
squelchier	26	26
squelchiest	27	27
squelching	29	29
squelchy	26	26
squeteague	23	23
squib	18	18
squibbed	25	25
squibber	24	24
squibbers	25	25