Keeping a u on your rack before the q is played is one way to decrease the chances that you will be left holding the q, a deduction of ten points. Learning q words without u’s, such as the ones listed below, will increase your word power and provide you with more options for playing the q.
- qabala(s): an esoteric method, discipline, and school of thought in Jewish mysticism. Also qabalah, cabala, and kabbalah.
- qadi(s): an Islamic judge. Also cadi.
- qaid(s): a Muslim tribal chief. Also caid.
- qajak(s): a kayak.
- qamutik(s): a sled drawn by dogs. Also komatik.
- qanat(s): a system of underground tunnels and wells in the Middle East
- qapik(s): a monetary subunit of the manat (Azerbaijan).
- qat(s): a shrub
- qawwali(s): a style of Muslim music
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Wordplay Day! To prepare for class, revisit the Dictionary and World Builder pages on the Scrabble website, and review the blog posts devoted to Scrabble tips, including this one.
Jane Lucas 