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By: Marty Rubenski
For many players the letter Q is the scariest unless you happen to have a U.
Ther are actually several words that do contain Q without a U, although to be fair these are all of non English origin. Still if it’s in the dictionary it counts, right?
Memorize these few words for a distinct Scrabble advantage.
Since these are difficult to spell, let alone pronounce, I've included definitions to help memorization.
QAT: A shrub (Catha edulis) cultivated in the Middle East for its leaves that are a stimulant when chewed or brewed as tea.
QOPH: The 19th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
QAID: A Muslim leader.
QINTAR: A coin formerly used in Albania and worth one one-hundredth of a lek.
FAQIR: Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man.
SHEQEL and SHEQELIM are both Israel currency.
QANAT: a gently sloping underground tunnel for irrigation purposes, esp. in ancient Persia.
QWERTY: Yes, it’s a word. Relating to, or designating the traditional configuration of typewriter or computer keyboard keys.
QINDARKA: See QINTAR.
QIBLA: The direction of the Kaaba toward which Muslims turn for prayers.
QIS: Variant of chi, The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
QI: Variation on Chi, the vital force believed in Taoism to be in all things.
TALAQ: An Islamic form of divorce.
YAQONA: A Fijian drink.
TRANQ - An accepted abreviation of tranquiliser
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About the Author
Marty, when he isn't playing board games, builds websites. His latest being Define This Word!
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For many players the letter Q is the scariest unless you happen to have a U.Ther are actually several words that do contain Q without a U, although to be fair these are all of non English origin. Still if it’s in the dictionary it counts, right?Memorize these few words for a distinct Scrabble advan
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