4 Letter Words That Start With Q

There are 19+ four letter words beginning with Q in our English dictionary. Every four-letter Q word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with Q.

Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With Q

quit 13
qadi 14
qaid 14
qats 13
qins 13
qoph 18
quad 14
quag 14
quai 13
quat 13
quay 16
quep 15

All 4-Letter Words Starting With Q (17 words)

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How Common is Q as a Start 4 Letter word?

There are 19 4-letter words starting with Q in English. The average Scrabble score here is 14.7, with -D endings dominating (21% of them).

Total Words
19
Avg Scrabble Score
14.7
Most Common Ending (21%)
D
Top Vowel Pairs
UA
UI

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter Q-Words in Scrabble

quiz 22
qoph 18
quay 16
quey 16
quop 15
quep 15

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with Q?

22 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with Q is quiz with a total of 22 points.

Q 10
U 1
I 1
Z 10
noun 1. a test of knowledge, especially as a competition between individuals or teams as a form of entertainment
Synonyms:
test of knowledgecompetitionpanel gamequiz gamequiz show
noun 2. an act of questioning someone
Synonyms:
interrogationquestioningcross-examinationcross-questioninginterviewcatechismexamination
noun 3. a practical joke or hoax
noun 4. an odd or eccentric person
verb 1. ask (someone) questions
Synonyms:
questioninterrogateput questions toprobesound outinterviewexaminecross-examinecatechize
verb 2. give (a student or class) an informal test or examination
verb 3. look curiously or intently at (someone) through or as if through an eyeglass
verb 4. make fun of

FAQ 4 Letter Words That Start With Q

  • How many 4 letter words starting with Q are in the English dictionary?

    There are 19 4-letter words in the English dictionary that start with Q. The average Scrabble score across them is 14.7.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words starting with Q worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "quiz", "quop", "quid", "qaid" start with Q and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "quiz" is worth 22 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words starting with Q?

    Everyday 4-letter words starting with Q include "quit", "qadi", "qaid", "qats", "qins".

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