5 Letter Words With Q

These 5-letter words all contain the letter Q. In Wordle, a yellow tile for Q confirms the answer has Q — just not at the position you played. Use this list to find where Q belongs.

Wordle tip: Yellow tile for Q → the answer contains Q somewhere other than where you placed it. Scan this list and cross off words that put Q in your used positions.
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How to Use This List

  • •Yellow tile for Q: the answer contains Q, but not where you placed it. Cross off words that put Q in already-used positions.
  • •High-value Scrabble letters: Q scores 10 points per tile — words on this list help you use that tile effectively.
  • •Use the Word Finder for more specific filters: set length to 5, contains to Q, and add a starts-with or ends-with filter to target your exact Wordle clue combination.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 5-letter words with q are there?

Our dictionary contains 106 5-letter words with q. This covers every valid word from our database of 270,000+ English words.

What are the best 5-letter Wordle words with q?

For Wordle, prioritize 5-letter words with q that use common letters (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, R) in non-q-positions. Avoid repeated letters in early guesses to maximize information.

Can SmartUnscramble find 5-letter words with q?

Yes. Use the Word Finder and set the length to 5 and the contains filter to Q. You can stack multiple filters simultaneously — for example, 5 letters, with q, and containing a second specific letter.