Q Words Without U
All valid Scrabble words containing Q but no U. These words are essential knowledge for any Scrabble player who draws the Q without a U in their rack.
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Open Scrabble Word Finder →Drawing the Q without a U is one of the most frustrating moments in Scrabble. The Q tile is worth 10 points, but if you cannot play it, it will drag down your score. Learning the Q-without-U words is one of the first things serious players memorise. QI (a Chinese concept of life energy) is the most important – it's the shortest Q word and the easiest to slot into a tight board.
NWL23 contains 23 words with Q but no U. Collins CSW21 adds several more, including words from Arabic and other languages that have entered international Scrabble dictionaries. The Collins list is used in most international tournaments and club play outside North America.