Words With Q
Q is the second-rarest letter in English and scores 10 points in Scrabble — equal only to Z. Knowing Q words, especially those without U, is one of the biggest advantages you can have in any word game. This complete guide covers every important Q word, from 2-letter QI to 8-letter QUETZALS.
Q Without U Words — The Essential List
Most players know Q is almost always followed by U — but not always. These Q-without-U words are legal in Scrabble and Words With Friends, and knowing them turns a "stuck with Q and no U" situation into a winning play.
High-Scoring Q Words with U
Q Words by Game
Wordle Q Words
Five-letter Q words that appear as Wordle answers: QUACK, QUALM, QUART, QUASI, QUERY, QUEUE, QUICK, QUIET, QUILL, QUIRK, QUOTA, QUOTE, QUAFF, QUAKE, QUIPS.
Scrabble Q Plays
In Scrabble, Q scores 10 points. On a Triple Letter Score square, one Q play scores 30 points before the rest of the word. QI (2 letters, 11 pts) is the most efficient Q play.
Words With Friends Q
Q is worth 10 points in WWF too. QUIZ scores 22 base points. On a DL + TW combination, QUIZ can score 66+ points in one move.
Crossword Q Answers
Common crossword Q clues: "Asian martial art" → QIGONG, "Koran chapter" → SURAH (but also SURA), "Chess piece" → QUEEN, "Egyptian headwear" → KEFFIYEH.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the only 2-letter Q word?
QI is the only valid 2-letter word containing Q in both Scrabble (TWL) and Words With Friends. It refers to the Chinese concept of life force or energy. It scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Are there Q words without U in Scrabble?
Yes — QI, QAT, QOPH, QANAT, QAID, QADI, QIGONG, QINTAR, TRANQ, SHEQEL, and QABALA are all valid Scrabble words that contain Q but no U.
What is the highest-scoring Q word?
QUIZZED scores 34 base points in Scrabble and is one of the highest-scoring 7-letter Q words. On a Triple Word Score square with the Z on a Double Letter square, it can exceed 100 points.
Is QUA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. QUA means "in the capacity of" or "as being" and is valid in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble.
What five-letter words with Q are good for Wordle?
QUEEN, QUICK, QUIET, QUIRK, QUOTA, QUOTE, QUACK, QUALM, QUART, QUASI, and QUERY are all 5-letter Q words that have appeared or could appear as Wordle answers.