4-Letter Words Starting With Q
Looking for four-letter words that start with Q? This page lists all 14 of them, from QAID to QUOD. The most common are QUIT, QUIZ and QUIP.
QUIZ scores the most in Scrabble, at 22 points. The most common start is QU-, with 11 words. Four-letter words are handy for fitting into tight spots on a crowded board.
- Words
- 14
- Top score
- QUIZ · 22
- Groups
- 3
Common 4-letter words starting with Q and their meanings
- quit13 pts
- verb: put an end to a state or an activity
- quiz22 pts
- noun: an examination consisting of a few short questions
- quip15 pts
- verb: make jokes or quips
- qats13 pts
- noun (form of QAT): the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea
- qoph18 pts
- noun: the 19th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
- quad14 pts
- noun: one of four children born at the same time from the same pregnancy
- quag14 pts
- noun: a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
- quay16 pts
- noun: wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
- quid14 pts
- noun: the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- quin13 pts
- noun: one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 14 4-letter words starting with Q
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with QA 2
- qaid14
- qats13
Starting with QO 1
- qoph18
Starting with QU 11
- quad14
- quag14
- quai13
- quay16
- quey16
- quid14
- quin13
- quip15
- quit13
- quiz22
- quod14
Frequently asked questions
How many 4-letter words starting with Q are there?
There are 14 four-letter words that start with Q in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 4-letter word starting with Q in Scrabble?
QUIZ is for the highest score at 22 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 4-letter words starting with Q?
Common examples include QUIT, QUIZ, QUIP, QATS, QOPH and QUAD.
Which 4-letter words starting with Q end in D?
4 of them end in D, including QAID, QUAD, QUID and QUOD.
Are these words valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
They come from the ENABLE list, which closely matches the dictionaries used by Words With Friends and most Scrabble play. A few words may differ from the official Scrabble dictionary.