4,036 Words Containing "Q"
4,036 words containing "Q" in our 199K-word dictionary.
Browse the complete list of 4,036 English words containing "Q". Each word in the grid below shows its IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level (A1 beginner up to C2 mastery), and a one-line plain-English definition. Click any word to open its full dictionary entry. Use the filters to narrow by length, part of speech, or learner level.
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Acquire /əˈkwaɪər/verb B1
To get or obtain something that you did not have before.
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Acquired /əˈkwaɪərd/adj B2
Something you got or learned through doing it repeatedly or working at it over time. Not something you were born with.
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Adequate /ˈædɪkwət/adj B2
Good enough for what you need. Not great, but it does the job.
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Aquarius /əˈkweər.i.əs/noun B2
A zodiac sign for people born between January 20 and February 18. People call themselves Aquarius if born during this time.
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Critique /krɪˈtiːk/noun B2
A careful examination of something (like an essay, artwork, or performance) that discusses what is good and what needs improvement.
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Eloquent /ˈɛləkwənt/adj C1
Speaking or writing in a convincing way with strong, clear language that moves people emotionally.
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Enquire /ɪnˈkwaɪər/verb B1
To ask questions to get information. British spelling of 'inquire'.
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Enquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪri/noun B1
A question asked to get information. British spelling of 'inquiry'.
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Equal /ˈiːkwəl/adj A2
Having the same measure, worth, or ability as something or someone else.
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Equality /ɪˈkwɒlɪti/noun B1
When everyone has the same rights, opportunities, and treatment. Nobody is treated better or worse because of their gender, race, or background.
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Equity /ˈɛkwɪti/noun C1
The amount a company is worth to its owners after paying all debts. It's what shareholders actually own.
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Frequent /ˈfriːkwənt/adj B1
Happening many times over a period; occurring again and again regularly.
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Inquire /ɪnˈkwaɪr/verb B1
Ask questions to get information or details from someone.
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Inquiry /ˈɪnkwəri/noun B1
When you ask questions to find out information; an official search for facts about something.
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Liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/noun A2
A wet substance that can flow and has no fixed shape; something you can pour, like water or milk.
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Opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/adj C2
Not letting light through; not transparent; also, not clear or easy to understand; hard to see through or comprehend.
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Quack /kwæk/noun B2
A fake doctor or person who pretends to have skills they don't actually have
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Quaff /kwɒf/verb C2
To drink something in large amounts, usually with pleasure or enthusiasm
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Quagmire /ˈkwæɡmaɪə/noun C2
A muddy swamp where it's easy to get stuck; also used for confusing or difficult situations
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Words Containing "Q" by Length
2 Letter Words Containing "Q" (18)
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3 Letter Words Containing "Q" (28)
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4 Letter Words Containing "Q" (31)
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5 Letter Words Containing "Q" (120)
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6 Letter Words Containing "Q" (256)
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7 Letter Words Containing "Q" (417)
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8 Letter Words Containing "Q" (597)
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Acquired /əˈkwaɪərd/adj B2
Something you got or learned through doing it repeatedly or working at it over time. Not something you were born with.
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Adequate /ˈædɪkwət/adj B2
Good enough for what you need. Not great, but it does the job.
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Aquarius /əˈkweər.i.əs/noun B2
A zodiac sign for people born between January 20 and February 18. People call themselves Aquarius if born during this time.
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9 Letter Words Containing "Q" (662)
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10 Letter Words Containing "Q" (585)
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11 Letter Words Containing "Q" (441)
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12 Letter Words Containing "Q" (344)
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13 Letter Words Containing "Q" (272)
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14 Letter Words Containing "Q" (173)
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15 Letter Words Containing "Q" (92)
Words Containing "Q" by Part of Speech
Nouns Containing "Q" (53)
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Consequence /ˈkɑːnsɪkwɛns/noun B2
What happens as a result of an action or decision; the outcome or effect of something.
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Square /skwɛər/noun A1
A shape with four equal corners and sides.
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Liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/noun A2
A wet substance that can flow and has no fixed shape; something you can pour, like water or milk.
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Queen /kwiːn/noun A1
A woman who rules a country or is married to a king.
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Acquisition /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/noun C1
When a business gets a new customer or buys another company. Also means getting something you didn't have before.
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Enquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪri/noun B1
A question asked to get information. British spelling of 'inquiry'.
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Equality /ɪˈkwɒlɪti/noun B1
When everyone has the same rights, opportunities, and treatment. Nobody is treated better or worse because of their gender, race, or background.
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Equity /ˈɛkwɪti/noun C1
The amount a company is worth to its owners after paying all debts. It's what shareholders actually own.
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Inquiry /ˈɪnkwəri/noun B1
When you ask questions to find out information; an official search for facts about something.
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Liquidity /lɪˈkwɪdɪti/noun C1
How easily and quickly you can turn something you own into cash. Cash itself has perfect liquidity; property does not.
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Qualification /ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/noun B1
A certificate or skill showing you are trained to do something.
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Quarrel /ˈkwɒrəl/noun B1
An angry argument or fight between people
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Quart /kwɔːrt/noun B1
A unit of measurement for liquids; one quart equals 2 pints or about 1 litre.
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Quest /kwest/noun B1
A long search or journey to find or achieve something important
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Question /ˈkwɛstʃən/noun A1
Something you ask someone to get an answer or information.
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Quota /ˈkwoʊtə/noun C1
A goal or target amount that someone must reach. A sales person might have a quota of selling $100,000 worth of products per month.
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Squirrel /ˈskwɪrəl/noun A2
A small animal that climbs trees and stores nuts, with a large fluffy tail and sharp claws.
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Aquarius /əˈkweər.i.əs/noun B2
A zodiac sign for people born between January 20 and February 18. People call themselves Aquarius if born during this time.
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Critique /krɪˈtiːk/noun B2
A careful examination of something (like an essay, artwork, or performance) that discusses what is good and what needs improvement.
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Equilibrium /ˌekwɪˈlɪbriəm/noun C1
When everything is perfectly balanced and nothing is changing. Different forces or sides are equally strong and cancel each other out.
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Verbs Containing "Q" (19)
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Inquire /ɪnˈkwaɪr/verb B1
Ask questions to get information or details from someone.
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Quit /kwɪt/verb A2
To stop doing something or leave a place, usually for good.
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Quote /kwoʊt/verb A2
To repeat someone's exact words in speaking or writing.
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Acquire /əˈkwaɪər/verb B1
To get or obtain something that you did not have before.
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Enquire /ɪnˈkwaɪər/verb B1
To ask questions to get information. British spelling of 'inquire'.
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Quake /kweɪk/verb B1
To shake or shiver, usually because of fear or cold
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Require /rɪˈkwaɪr/verb B2
To need something or demand that something must be done.
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Disqualify /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/verb C1
To officially say that someone cannot do something because they don't meet the requirements or have broken a rule.
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Qualify /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/verb B1
To succeed in meeting the requirements to advance to the next round or level of a competition.
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Quantify /ˈkwɒntɪfaɪ/verb B2
To measure something and express it as a number or amount
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Quash /kwɒʃ/verb C2
To officially cancel or overturn a decision, especially in court. To end something completely and forcefully.
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Quell /kwel/verb C2
To stop something forcefully, especially violence or unrest. To calm or soothe. To end a conflict or disturbance.
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Quench /kwɛntʃ/verb C1
To satisfy a strong thirst by drinking. Or to put out a fire or stop it burning. In figurative use, to stop or suppress a feeling or desire.
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Quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/verb C1
To argue about small or unimportant details
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Quicken /ˈkwɪkən/verb B2
To make something go faster or happen more quickly
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Quiver /ˈkwɪvə(r)/verb B2
To shake slightly with quick, small movements
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Relinquish /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/verb C2
To let go of something you own or control on purpose. You choose to give it up completely.
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Quaff /kwɒf/verb C2
To drink something in large amounts, usually with pleasure or enthusiasm
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Quaver /ˈkweɪvə/verb C2
To shake or waver, usually when speaking or singing
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Adjectives Containing "Q" (31)
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Equal /ˈiːkwəl/adj A2
Having the same measure, worth, or ability as something or someone else.
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Quick /kwɪk/adj A1
Fast or happening in a short amount of time.
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Quiet /ˈkwaɪət/adj A1
Having very little sound; calm and peaceful.
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Acquired /əˈkwaɪərd/adj B2
Something you got or learned through doing it repeatedly or working at it over time. Not something you were born with.
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Equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/adj B2
The same value or importance. Two different things that work the same way or mean the same thing.
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Frequent /ˈfriːkwənt/adj B1
Happening many times over a period; occurring again and again regularly.
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Quarterly /ˈkwɔːrtərli/adj B2
Happening four times a year, every three months. A quarterly report means a report made every three months.
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Questionable /ˈkwɛstʃənəbəl/adj B2
Not definitely good or certainly true; open to doubt.
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Quintessential /ˌkwɪnˈtɛʃənəl/adj C2
The best example of what something truly is. When something shows all the most important features perfectly.
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Subsequent /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/adj B2
Coming after something else in time. If event A happens, then event B is subsequent to it.
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Unique /juːˈniːk/adj B1
Something unique is one of a kind. It is different from all other things in a special way.
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Adequate /ˈædɪkwət/adj B2
Good enough for what you need. Not great, but it does the job.
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Antiquated /ænˈtɪkweɪtɪd/adj C1
Something so old and outdated that it doesn't work well with modern systems or practices anymore. Really old-fashioned.
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Delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/adj C1
When someone owes money and hasn't paid it by the due date. They're behind on their payments.
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Eloquent /ˈɛləkwənt/adj C1
Speaking or writing in a convincing way with strong, clear language that moves people emotionally.
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Exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/adj C1
Extremely beautiful or perfectly made; showing great care and skill in detail.
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Quaint /kweɪnt/adj B2
Something old-fashioned that looks charming or pleasant in a simple way
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Queasy /ˈkwiːzi/adj C1
Feeling sick to your stomach or uneasy and uncertain
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Queer /kwɪə/adj B2
Unusual, strange, or peculiar in a way that seems odd
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Quirky /ˈkwɜːki/adj B2
A little strange or unusual, but in a likeable way
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Adverbs Containing "Q" (3)
How to Use Words Containing "Q"
Scrabble and Word Games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, words containing "Q" can be valuable when you need to play through an existing tile on the board. Higher-tier letters like J, Q, X, and Z multiply your score quickly when stacked on bonus squares — scan the list below for short words that contain them. Two and three-letter words containing "Q" are especially useful for parallel plays where you build along an existing word and earn points for every adjacent tile.
Crossword Puzzles
For crossword puzzles, the most useful entries are mid-length common words — 5 to 8 letters — that fit standard grid patterns. Filter the list by length to match the cells in your clue. Pay attention to the CEFR level: clues from mainstream newspapers favour B1–B2 vocabulary, while themed and cryptic puzzles draw on rarer C1 and C2 words. The IPA shown on each card also helps confirm a guess — a clue marked "two syllables" should match a word with a simple stress pattern.
Creative Writing and Poetry
Writers and poets often look for groups of words containing "Q" to build alliteration, rhythm, or near-rhymes. Sort the list by length, scan the rare and C1+ words for fresh imagery, and use the linked dictionary entries to confirm connotation before you commit. The plain-English definitions are intentionally short so you can scan dozens of options without losing flow.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Words Containing "Q"
- How many words containing "Q"?
- There are 4,036 words containing "Q" in our 199,000-word English dictionary. The list ranges from common everyday words to rarer specialised vocabulary.
- What is the longest word containing "Q"?
- The longest word containing "Q" in our list is "ACQUISITIVENESS" — 15 letters long. Tap the word to see its full definition.
- Are these words valid in Scrabble?
- Most of the words in this list are valid in Scrabble and similar word games (we cross-reference standard tournament dictionaries). A handful of proper nouns and very rare technical terms may not be — when in doubt, double-check with the official Scrabble dictionary used in your league.
- How many 5-letter words containing "Q"?
- 120 5-letter words containing "Q" — useful for Wordle, daily puzzles, and short crosswords. Filter by length above to see only 5-letter results.