Words Starting with QU
Discover all words beginning with QU. Perfect for Scrabble, Words with Friends, crosswords, and other word games.
26
Total QU Words
20
Highest Scrabble Score
5
Average Length
High-Scoring QU Words for Scrabble
QUICK
20 ptsFast or rapid
QUALITY
19 ptsThe standard of something
QUAKE
18 ptsTo shake or tremble
QUIRK
18 ptsAn unusual trait
QUANTUM
18 ptsA discrete amount of energy
QUARRY
18 ptsA place where stone is extracted
QUIVER
18 ptsTo shake with slight movements
QUERY
17 ptsA question or inquiry
QUORUM
17 ptsMinimum number needed for meeting
QUALM
16 ptsA feeling of doubt or uneasiness
QUARTER
16 ptsOne fourth part
QUARREL
16 ptsAn angry argument
Short QU Words (3-5 letters)
QUAD
A quadrangle or courtyard
4L
14 pts
QUAIL
A small game bird
5L
14 pts
QUAKE
To shake or tremble
5L
18 pts
QUALM
A feeling of doubt or uneasiness
5L
16 pts
QUART
A unit of liquid measure
5L
14 pts
QUASI
Seemingly; apparently
5L
14 pts
QUEEN
A female monarch
5L
14 pts
QUELL
To suppress or put an end to
5L
14 pts
QUERY
A question or inquiry
5L
17 pts
QUEST
A search or pursuit
5L
14 pts
QUEUE
A line of waiting people
5L
14 pts
QUICK
Fast or rapid
5L
20 pts
QUIET
Making little noise
5L
14 pts
QUILL
A feather pen
5L
14 pts
QUILT
A bed covering
5L
14 pts
QUIRK
An unusual trait
5L
18 pts
QUITE
Completely; rather
5L
14 pts
QUOTA
An allocated amount
5L
14 pts
QUOTE
To repeat someone's words
5L
14 pts
Longer QU Words (6+ letters)
QUALITY
The standard of something
7L
19 pts
QUARTER
One fourth part
7L
16 pts
QUARREL
An angry argument
7L
16 pts
QUANTUM
A discrete amount of energy
7L
18 pts
QUARRY
A place where stone is extracted
6L
18 pts
QUIVER
To shake with slight movements
6L
18 pts
QUORUM
Minimum number needed for meeting
6L
17 pts
About QU Words
Words starting with QU are unique in English because Q is almost always followed by U. This makes QU words particularly valuable in word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends, where the Q tile has a high point value.
Why QU Words Matter in Word Games
- Q is worth 10 points in Scrabble, making QU combinations high-scoring
- Many players struggle with Q tiles, so knowing QU words gives you an advantage
- QU words often use common letters, making them easier to play
- Some QU words don't require a U after Q, like QI and QOPH
Common QU Word Patterns
- QUA-: QUAD, QUAIL, QUALM, QUART
- QUE-: QUEEN, QUELL, QUERY, QUEST, QUEUE
- QUI-: QUICK, QUIET, QUILL, QUILT, QUIRK, QUITE
- QUO-: QUOTA, QUOTE, QUORUM
Tips for Playing QU Words
- Memorize short QU words like QUAD, QUAY, and QUIT for tight spaces
- Look for opportunities to build longer words like QUALITY or QUARTER
- Remember that QU can be extended with common suffixes like -ED, -ING, -LY
- Practice QU words regularly to improve your word game performance