9-Letter Words Starting With Q
Every 9-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.
Data at a glance — 255 matches, 22.4 avg pts, 9 avg letters.
- Total words
- 255
- Avg length
- 9 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 22.4 pts
- Highest scoring
- quizzable (38 pts)
- Longest word
- quizzable (9 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 200(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 255 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Among these entries, 200 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Suffix patterns such as -ED, -ES, -LE, -ING appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise quizzable (38 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 22.4 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.45, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. 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. Average Scrabble value here is 22.4 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 22.4 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.
- QUIZZABLE (9 letters, 38 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUIZZICAL (9 letters, 38 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUIXOTIZE (9 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUAKERIZE (9 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUICKWORK (9 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUINZIEME (9 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUACKHOOD (9 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUANTIZED (9 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 255 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
9-letter words
- quizzable38 pts
- quizzical38 pts
- quixotize34 pts
- quakerize31 pts
- quickwork31 pts
- quinzieme29 pts
- quackhood28 pts
- quantized28 pts
- quartzoid28 pts
- quickbeam28 pts
- quantizer27 pts
- quantizes27 pts
- quartzite27 pts
- quartzose27 pts
- quartzous27 pts
- quatorzes27 pts
- queaziest27 pts
- quetzales27 pts
- quickfoot27 pts
- quillajic27 pts
- quininize27 pts
- quinonize27 pts
- quinquina27 pts
- quinquino27 pts
- quinzaine27 pts
- quisquous27 pts
- quixotism27 pts
- quackisms26 pts
- quakingly26 pts
- qualmyish26 pts
- quickborn26 pts
- quicklime26 pts
- quickstep26 pts
- quillback26 pts
- quakerdom25 pts
- quakerish25 pts
- quebracho25 pts
- quickened25 pts
- quicksand25 pts
- quickside25 pts
- quillajas25 pts
- quillwork25 pts
- quinisext25 pts
- quackiest24 pts
- quackster24 pts
- quadruply24 pts
- quakerism24 pts
- queencake24 pts
- queenfish24 pts
- quenching24 pts
- quickener24 pts
- quickness24 pts
- quicksets24 pts
- quillfish24 pts
- quirksome24 pts
- quiverful24 pts
- quiverish24 pts
- quondamly24 pts
- quadrifid23 pts
- quadrimum23 pts
- quamashes23 pts
- quarryman23 pts
- quarrymen23 pts
- queachier23 pts
- queenship23 pts
- quenchers23 pts
- querimony23 pts
- quibbling23 pts
- quindecim23 pts
- quinoform23 pts
- quisutsch23 pts
- quadrivia22 pts
- quadruped22 pts
- quagmired22 pts
- quailhead22 pts
- quaillike22 pts
- quakeress22 pts
- quakerlet22 pts
- quaketail22 pts
- quakiness22 pts
- qualified22 pts
- quamoclit22 pts
- quarrying22 pts
- quavering22 pts
- quaysider22 pts
- quaysides22 pts
- queanlike22 pts
- queenhood22 pts
- queenlike22 pts
- queenweed22 pts
- queenwood22 pts
- quercetic22 pts
- quercetum22 pts
- quercinic22 pts
- quibblers22 pts
- quietlike22 pts
- quinaldyl22 pts
- quindecad22 pts
- quinology22 pts
- quirkiest22 pts
- quitclaim22 pts
- quitemoca22 pts
- quivering22 pts
- quoitlike22 pts
- quotingly22 pts
- quadmeter21 pts
- quadrable21 pts
- quadratic21 pts
- quadratum21 pts
- quadruple21 pts
- quagmires21 pts
- quaintish21 pts
- qualifier21 pts
- qualifies21 pts
- quarterly21 pts
- quartinho21 pts
- quasimodo21 pts
- quatrayle21 pts
- quaverers21 pts
- quaverous21 pts
- querulity21 pts
- quesitive21 pts
- quiddling21 pts
- quidnuncs21 pts
- quiescing21 pts
- quillwort21 pts
- quinaldic21 pts
- quinovate21 pts
- quinovose21 pts
- quintfoil21 pts
- quintiped21 pts
- quirewise21 pts
- quiritary21 pts
- quiverers21 pts
- quodlibet21 pts
- quotative21 pts
- quadrated20 pts
- quadrigae20 pts
- quaesitum20 pts
- quaggiest20 pts
- qualmiest20 pts
- quandangs20 pts
- quandongs20 pts
- quantical20 pts
- quantulum20 pts
- quatreble20 pts
- quatrible20 pts
- queersome20 pts
- quellable20 pts
- quercetin20 pts
- quercitin20 pts
- quercitol20 pts
- querencia20 pts
- querimans20 pts
- quiescent20 pts
- quietable20 pts
- quietisms20 pts
- quietsome20 pts
- quinamine20 pts
- quinicine20 pts
- quininism20 pts
- quintuple20 pts
- quipsters20 pts
- quittable20 pts
- quittance20 pts
- quotlibet20 pts
- quaaludes19 pts
- quadrants19 pts
- quadrates19 pts
- quadrator19 pts
- quadratus19 pts
- quadrella19 pts
- quadrille19 pts
- quadroons19 pts
- qualitied19 pts
- quantongs19 pts
- quarenden19 pts
- quarender19 pts
- quarreled19 pts
- quartered19 pts
- queesting19 pts
- quietened19 pts
- quietudes19 pts
- quillagua19 pts
- quilleted19 pts
- quiltings19 pts
- quinaldin19 pts
- quinidine19 pts
- quinoidal19 pts
- quinoidin19 pts
- quinonoid19 pts
- quislings19 pts
- quotidian19 pts
- quaestors18 pts
- quaintest18 pts
- quaintise18 pts
- qualities18 pts
- quantiles18 pts
- quarreler18 pts
- quarrelet18 pts
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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 255 words matching this pattern. The average length is 9 letters and the average Scrabble score is 22.4 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is quizzable (38 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 200 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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