High-Value Words
Master these high-scoring words containing J, Q, X, and Z to maximize your points and dominate the board. These power tiles can turn a close game into a decisive victory when played strategically.
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Flamboyant style or energy; striking appeal.
Flashy, showy style or behavior.
Flair or excitement; stylishness; energetic quality.
Flamboyant confidence; stylishness; energetic excitement.
Flamboyant confidence, style, or energy.
A genus of tropical American weevils.
Flashy, stylish, and full of energy.
Device for distorting electric guitar sounds.
Plural of pzazz; energetic flair or style.
(adj.) Confused, disoriented, or unclear.
Flair, style, or decorative appeal.
Flamboyant confidence, style, or energy.
Flair, energy, or stylishness; lively attractiveness.
Flamboyant energy, style, or excitement.
In a lively, spirited, or flamboyant manner.
Asked questions, especially in a test or competition.
Making a buzzing or whirring sound.
Made a sizzling or hissing sound.
Flair, style, or energetic enthusiasm.
Flashy, stylish, or showy quality; flamboyance.
Plural of "zuzzim"; a rare term with unclear meaning.
Flamboyant style or energy; lively excitement.
Made a buzzing or whizzing sound.
Enthusiastic fans or performers of jazz music.
Musician specializing in jazz music.
Musicians who play jazz music.
Person who asks or answers quiz questions.
Tests or assessments, often with questions.
Makes a sizzling or hissing sound.
Hot tub with water jets for relaxation.
A foolish or annoying person; an idiot.
Lively, flashy, or stylish, often with a musical flair.
A jazz enthusiast or performer.
Fast, flashy, or impressively modern.
Brief periods of sleep or naps.
To make a sizzling or hissing sound.
Making lively or exciting, often with improvisation.
Mentally disorganized or fragmented.
Excited or full of energy.
Musicians who play jazz music.
More lively, vibrant, or stylish in manner.
Moved quickly with a buzzing or hissing sound.
Persistent low, droning sound or background noise.
Short, light sleep; a nap.
A musician who plays jazz.
Enlivens or adds excitement to something.
Plural of qajaq, an Inuit kayak.
A fashionable or important person; a dandy.
In a bubbly or effervescent manner.
Curly or wavy, often in a messy or unruly way.
Strategic Placement Tips
Premium Square Combinations
Place Q or Z on Triple Letter Score squares for maximum impact
Example: "QUIZ" on TLS = 50+ points
Use parallel plays with high-value letters to score in multiple directions
Example: Adding "JAM" parallel to existing words
Timing & Rack Management
Save high-value tiles for premium square opportunities
Don't rush to play AJAX without maximizing points
Balance your rack while holding power tiles
Keep vowels when holding J, X, or Z
High-Value Word Patterns
QI/QAT
Essential Q words without U
J + Vowel
Common J combinations
Z Endings
Words ending in Z
X + Vowel
Common X patterns
Double Z
Rare but high-scoring
Q + U
Traditional Q words
Pro Tips
Opening Moves
Save high-value tiles for mid-game when more premium squares are accessible. Early game focus should be on building a strong foundation with common letters.
Defensive Play
When holding valuable tiles like Q or Z, avoid opening Triple Word Score opportunities for your opponent. Consider parallel plays or extending existing words.
Endgame Strategy
In the final moves, prioritize using high-value tiles even if not optimal - getting stuck with a Q or Z can be costly. Consider swapping if you have time.
Rack Management
When holding J, Q, X, or Z, keep a balanced rack with both vowels and consonants. This increases your chances of forming high-scoring words.
Power Letters
Master these high-scoring tiles
One of the highest-scoring letters
The highest-scoring letter
Versatile in short words
Great for parallel plays
Strategy Tips
Outsmarting Opponents With Power Tiles
Master the art of psychological warfare with high-scoring letters.
High-value letters like Z, X, J, and Q aren't just scoring tools—they're psychological weapons. When you dropJINX18orQOPH18, opponents often panic, scrambling to counterplay. This pressure can force mistakes, like wasting blanks on low-value words or neglecting board control. For example, placing Z inZOMBIE19near a Triple Word Score forces rivals to either challenge (risking a loss of turn) or concede momentum.
But the real mastery lies in restraint. Holding a Q for three turns to playQINDAR16on a Double-Double (Double Letter + Double Word) for 64 points is a calculated gamble. Similarly, baiting opponents into wasting their S on pluralizingJINX18(into JINXS, which is invalid) can tilt the game in your favor. These letters also act as decoys: pretending to struggle with a Z while secretly buildingZYMURGY29for a bingo keeps rivals complacent.
Balancing Risk & Reward
The true art of high-value letters is balancing their immediate scoring potential with long-term rack management. For instance, playing J inJOWAR15might score well, but saving it forJUKED17on a Triple Letter could yield 51 points. Likewise, X inXEBEC16is strong, but pairing it with a blank forXENON12on a Triple Word nets 36 points.
Sacrificing a turn to swap tiles can be strategic. If stuck with Q, Z, and no vowels, swapping early preserves your score potential rather than forcing a low-value play. Conversely, holding Q + I + a blank to formQIVIUT18late-game can clinch victory. Memorize rare synergies:CWM10pairs C, W, and M, whilePYX15turns an X into 15 points.
Pro Tips for High-Value Letters
- •Use high-value letters as psychological tools to pressure opponents into mistakes.
- •Consider holding power tiles for premium square opportunities rather than immediate plays.
- •Master rare combinations like CWM and PYX for unexpected scoring opportunities.
- •Don't be afraid to swap tiles early if your rack is unbalanced with high-value consonants.