Words With Q and No U

The words that let you play a lone Q tile without needing a U right after it.

All 21 Words With Q and No U

Stuck with a Q and no U on your rack? Normally Q needs a U right after it — but these words break the rule and let you play Q without one:

FAQIRFAQIRSQAIDQAIDSQANATQANATSQATQATSQINDARQINDARKAQINDARSQINTARQINTARSQOPHQOPHSQWERTYQWERTYSSHEQALIMSHEQELTRANQTRANQS

Why this list is a lifesaver

Q is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, but it's nearly unplayable without a U — unless you know words like QAT, QOPH, and QWERTY. Bookmark this list for the next time Q is sitting dead on your rack.

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