Words With Q — All 5,584 Q Words
Every English word containing the letter Q (10 points in Scrabble). Sorted by score — find your highest-value Q play instantly.
5,584
Total Q words
10 pts
Tile value
47
Best base score
Top Scoring Q Words in Scrabble
| Word | Len | Scrabble | WWF |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELSHAZZARESQUE | 15 | 47 | 49 |
| QUIZZIFICATION | 14 | 46 | 49 |
| UNQUIZZICALLY | 13 | 45 | 50 |
| QUIZZABILITY | 12 | 44 | 46 |
| QUIZZICALITY | 12 | 44 | 46 |
| QUIZZICALLY | 11 | 43 | 46 |
| SQUAMOZYGOMATIC | 15 | 43 | 47 |
| QUIZZICALNESS | 13 | 42 | 46 |
| QUIZZIFY | 8 | 41 | 41 |
| QUIZZINGLY | 10 | 41 | 44 |
Q Words in Scrabble Strategy
Q words are the highest-scoring tiles in Scrabble at 10 points each. Knowing all Q words — especially Q-without-U words — is essential for competitive Scrabble. There are 5,584 valid words containing Q in the standard dictionary. The highest-scoring is BELSHAZZARESQUE at 47 base points.
How many words have the letter Q?
There are 5,584 English words containing Q in the standard dictionary.
What is the highest-scoring Q word in Scrabble?
BELSHAZZARESQUE scores 47 base points — and even more on premium squares.
What short Q words are best for Scrabble?
Short Q words fit in tight board positions. QI (11pts) and QAT (12pts) are the most useful short Q words.