Words with Q but no U
High-scoring words: MBAQANGAS (23 pts), MBAQANGA (22 pts), QABALAHS (22 pts), QINDARKA (22 pts), QWERTYS (22 pts)
This page lists all 32 valid Scrabble words containing Q but not U (TWL06 dictionary — North American Scrabble). Each word is shown with its Scrabble point value. Playing Q without a U is a powerful Scrabble strategy since the Q tile is worth 10 points. All words are sourced from the official TWL06 tournament word list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Scrabble words have Q but no U?
There are 32 valid Scrabble words containing Q but not U in the TWL06 (North American Scrabble) tournament dictionary.
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word matching 'With Q but no U'?
The highest-scoring word is MBAQANGAS with 23 Scrabble points. Out of 32 words, 32 score 10 or more points.
What is the average Scrabble score for words on this list?
The average Scrabble score is 17.1 points per word. 0 words score 5 points or less, 0 score between 6 and 9 points, and 32 score 10 or more points.
Are all words on this list valid in Words with Friends?
Most words from the TWL06 dictionary are also valid in Words with Friends, but the two games use slightly different dictionaries. TWL06 is the official North American Scrabble tournament word list. Always verify unusual words in the Words with Friends app before playing them.