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
tequilas	19	19
terraqueous	22	22
toque	15	15
toques	16	16
toquet	16	16
toquets	17	17
toquilla	20	20
toquillas	21	21
torquate	18	18
torque	16	16
torqued	18	18
torquer	17	17
torquers	18	18
torques	17	17
torqueses	19	19
torquey	19	19
torquier	18	18
torquiest	19	19
torquing	21	21
tourniquet	22	22
tourniquets	23	23
tranq	15	15
tranqs	16	16
tranquil	20	20
tranquiler	22	22