Words With Q
Quick answer: There are 2,549 valid words containing the letter Q in the ENABLE word list this tool uses. Type your letters into the Word Unscrambler to find the ones your rack can actually play.
Q is worth 10 points in Scrabble and Words With Friends — the joint-highest tile alongside Z. Knowing your Q words turns an awkward tile into a big score, especially the ones that do not need a U.
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Base Scrabble tile scores, before board premiums — the highest-value words containing the letter Q.
2 letters
qi, qi
3 letters
qat, qua, suq
4 letters
aqua, qaid, qats, qoph, quad, quad, quag, quai, quay, quey, quid, quin, quip, quit
5 letters
aquae, aquas, equal, equal, equid, equip, equip, faqir, fique, maqui, pique, qaids, qanat, qophs
6 letters
acquit, barque, basque, bisque, bosque, buqsha, caique, calque, casque, cheque, cinque, cirque, claque, clique
7 letters
acequia, acquest, acquire, acquire, acquits, alfaqui, aliquot, antique, aquaria, aquatic, aquavit, aqueous, aquifer, aquiver
8 letters
acequias, acquaint, acquests, acquired, acquirer, acquires, adequacy, adequate, aequorin, alfaquin, alfaquis, aliquant, aliquots, antiqued
A sample from the ENABLE open word list (2,549 total). Use the Word Unscrambler with your exact letters to see every word you can play.
Game Strategy
The Q usually demands a U, so the most valuable Q words to memorise are the U-less ones (QI, QAT, QOPH, FAQIR). QI on a triple-letter square is one of the best two-tile plays in the game.
Going Deeper
Because a typical bag holds more Q tiles than convenient U tiles, Q management separates strong players from beginners. Learn QI and ZA first — they solve the classic "Q with no U" trap — then the short U-less set (QAT, QIS, QOPH, QANAT, FAQIR). When you do hold a U, common QU openers (QUAD, QUIZ, QUOTE, QUELL, QUART) score fast, and QUIZ lands 22 base points. Filter your rack for words containing Q to see every legal play.
How to Use
- Open the Word Unscrambler
- Type your available letters (use ? or * for blank tiles)
- Apply the starts-with, ends-with, or contains filter to match this pattern
- Results appear grouped by length, sorted by Scrabble score
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Frequently Asked Questions
What words have a Q but no U?
In the ENABLE word list there are 23, including QI, QIS, QAT, QATS, QOPH, QANAT, FAQIR, QINDAR and QINTAR. These are the most valuable Q words to memorise for Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is Q worth?
Q is worth 10 points in both Scrabble and Words With Friends — tied with Z as the highest-value letter. Landing it on a premium square can swing a game.