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, which start q-a, 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
Qi, the central life force in Chinese culture (also ki), is included in the Scrabble post for September 19. The list above is limited to words that start with the letters qa.
Next Up
Wordplay Day! To prepare for class, revisit the Dictionary and World Builder pages on the Scrabble website, the Merriam-Webster Scrabble Word Finder page, and review the blog posts devoted to Scrabble tips, including this one.
Coming Soon
In class on Monday we will examine a horror story for Hallowen. We will study it on Monday because Halloween is Wordplay Day, and Wednesday you will begin work on your final essay and annotated bibliography. As an introduction to the writer, read the author’s note on his website and compose a one-paragraph summary, followed by a one-paragraph response in your journal.
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