Scrabble Words with Q
Familiar "Qu" Pairs
Scrabble words with Q are among the most difficult to find, and that is why the letter Q is worth 10 points. If you have any desire to win a game of Scrabble, you really need to learn several Q words.
Everyone is familiar with the words that pair Q and U:
- Quite
- Quit
- Quiet
- Squire
- Queer
- Queen
- Quarter
Quad: Think Four
Quad means four, and there are a few words that build on that:
- Quadrangle
- Quadriplegic
- Quadriceps
- Quadruple
- Quadruplet
- Quadrant
Quack and Other Common Qu Words
Quack is a common word with the popular "qu" pairing. Here are a few others:
- Quake
- Squid
- Quarry
- Earthquake
- Quart
- Quail
- Quaint
Qwerty
It's the layout of your keyboard, and it's also an accepted scrabble word with Q: QWERTY. The plural is Qwertys.
Qadi: Muslim Judge
The Islamic world makes good use of the letter Q, and that's great news for Scrabble enthusiasts. Qadi is an Islamic judge. The plural form is Qadis.
Other Q words from the Muslim world are Qaid and Qaids.
Qoph: Hebrew Letter
Qoph is a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The plural form is Qophs.
Faqir: Look to the Hindu World
Many of the words that use Q without a U hail from other lands or other cultures. "Faqir" is one example. It means a Hindu monk. The plural is Faqirs.
Qindar: Albanian Currency
Qindar is a form of Albanian currency, and it's also a high scoring Scrabble word with Q. Plural is Qindarka or Qindars.
Qi: Chinese Influence
Qi is a name for life energy in Chinese philosophy.
For more Scrabble suggestions, see Scrabble Words Ending in U and Scrabble Two Letter Words.
