13-Letter Words Starting With Q
Every 13-letter word in our dictionary that begins with Q. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with Q” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
Below is a snapshot of 113 dictionary matches (113 shown), averaging 13 letters and 27.7 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 113
- Avg length
- 13 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 27.7 pts
- Highest scoring
- quizzicalness (42 pts)
- Longest word
- quizzicalness (13 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 113(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 113 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. High-value letter density matters: roughly 113 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Common endings in this list include -TE, -AL, -LY, -ATE — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. For quick wins, prioritise quizzicalness (42 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. With a vowel ratio of 0.45, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 100% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Anchor words: highest scorer QUIZZICALNESS, longest QUIZZICALNESS. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 113 matches. Average Scrabble value here is 27.7 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- QUIZZICALNESS (13 letters, 42 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUINQUEJUGOUS (13 letters, 39 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUAVERYMAVERY (13 letters, 36 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUINQUEVERBAL (13 letters, 36 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUADRIQUADRIC (13 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUAKERIZATION (13 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUINQUAGENARY (13 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUINQUENERVED (13 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
13-letter words
- quizzicalness42 pts
- quinquejugous39 pts
- quaverymavery36 pts
- quinqueverbal36 pts
- quadriquadric35 pts
- quakerization35 pts
- quinquagenary35 pts
- quinquenerved35 pts
- quartziferous34 pts
- quinquagesima34 pts
- quinquenerval34 pts
- quinquevalent34 pts
- quinquevirate34 pts
- quinquivalent34 pts
- quinquelobate33 pts
- quinquenniums33 pts
- quasijudicial32 pts
- quinqueradial32 pts
- quadratojugal31 pts
- quadrivalency31 pts
- quebrachamine31 pts
- quinonization31 pts
- quinquennalia31 pts
- quinqueserial31 pts
- quadraphonics30 pts
- quadricyclist30 pts
- quadrioxalate30 pts
- quadrophonics30 pts
- quadruplicity30 pts
- qualificative30 pts
- qualificatory30 pts
- quantivalency30 pts
- quindecemviri30 pts
- quadrimembral29 pts
- quakerishness29 pts
- quincuncially29 pts
- quadratically28 pts
- quadrifurcate28 pts
- quadrigeminum28 pts
- quadrivalence28 pts
- quadrumvirate28 pts
- qualitatively28 pts
- quadricipital27 pts
- quadrinomical27 pts
- quadriplicate27 pts
- quadriportico27 pts
- quadruplicate27 pts
- qualification27 pts
- quantivalence27 pts
- quarrelsomely27 pts
- quarterstetch27 pts
- quartodeciman27 pts
- quasiperiodic27 pts
- quincentenary27 pts
- quinovatannic27 pts
- quinsyberries27 pts
- quodlibetical27 pts
- quadragesimal26 pts
- quadrennially26 pts
- quadrifarious26 pts
- quadrifoliate26 pts
- quadrifolious26 pts
- quadrifrontal26 pts
- quadrigeminal26 pts
- quadrillionth26 pts
- quadrivoltine26 pts
- qualifiedness26 pts
- quarrellingly26 pts
- quartersawing26 pts
- quasiparticle26 pts
- quatrocentism26 pts
- questioningly26 pts
- quingentenary26 pts
- quintocubital26 pts
- quintuplicate26 pts
- quadriciliate25 pts
- quadricornous25 pts
- quadricostate25 pts
- quadrilaminar25 pts
- quadrilocular25 pts
- quadrinominal25 pts
- quadripartite25 pts
- quadripennate25 pts
- quadripinnate25 pts
- quadrisection25 pts
- quadriseptate25 pts
- quadrisulcate25 pts
- quadrupleness25 pts
- quarterstaves25 pts
- quatrefeuille25 pts
- quatuorvirate25 pts
- quercetagetin25 pts
- quindecennial25 pts
- quindecillion25 pts
- quintillionth25 pts
- quislingistic25 pts
- quotationally25 pts
- quadrangulate24 pts
- quadridentate24 pts
- quadrilingual24 pts
- quadriradiate24 pts
- quarantinable24 pts
- quartermaster24 pts
- quatrocentist24 pts
- queensberries24 pts
- quadrilateral23 pts
- quadriliteral23 pts
- quadriternate23 pts
- quotidianness23 pts
- quaternionist22 pts
- querulousness22 pts
- questionaries22 pts
- questionnaire22 pts
How to use this list
Export mentally: the longest word (quizzicalness) and highest scorer (quizzicalness) are the two anchors worth memorising first.
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from “words starting with”?
- The general starting-with hub includes every length. This page locks word size (e.g. only 5-letter words starting with S), which matches Wordle and crossword slots more closely.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 113 words matching this pattern. The average length is 13 letters and the average Scrabble score is 27.7 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is quizzicalness (42 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 113 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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