Yes, QAT is a valid word.QAT is a Q word without a U in our dictionary. It means an evergreen shrub whose leaves are chewed as a stimulant (khat).
QAT in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 12 | 24 | 36 |
| Words With Friends | 12 | 24 | 36 |
Q without U is the classic problem rack. QAT lets you play the Q for 10 points without waiting for a U, which makes it one of the most useful words to memorize.
Hooks for QAT
QAT takes 0 front hooks and 1 back hook.
Front hooks: none
Back hooks: QATS
Anagrams and words inside QAT
No other word in our dictionary uses exactly the letters of QAT.
Shorter words you can make from its letters:
Longer words that start or end with QAT
Our dictionary has 1 longer word that begin with QAT and 0 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is QATS at 13 Scrabble points.
Starting with QAT:
QATS
Ending with QAT:
None in our dictionary.
Frequently asked questions
Is QAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. QAT is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does QAT mean?
QAT means an evergreen shrub whose leaves are chewed as a stimulant (khat).
How many points is QAT worth?
QAT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to QAT?
QAT takes 0 front hooks and 1 back hook. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: QATS.