Yes, QWERTY is a valid word.QWERTY is a Q word without a U in our dictionary. It means a standard keyboard layout.
QWERTY in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 21 | 42 | 63 |
| Words With Friends | 20 | 40 | 60 |
Q without U is the classic problem rack. QWERTY 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 QWERTY
QWERTY takes 0 front hooks and 1 back hook.
Front hooks: none
Back hooks: QWERTYS
Anagrams and words inside QWERTY
No other word in our dictionary uses exactly the letters of QWERTY.
Shorter words you can make from its letters:
TWYER, TREY, TYER, TYRE, WERT, WYTE, RET, RYE, TEW, TRY, TYE, WET, WRY, WYE, YET, YEW, ER, ET, EW, RE, WE, YE
Longer words that start or end with QWERTY
Our dictionary has 1 longer word that begin with QWERTY and 0 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is QWERTYS at 22 Scrabble points.
Starting with QWERTY:
QWERTYS
Ending with QWERTY:
None in our dictionary.
Frequently asked questions
Is QWERTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. QWERTY 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 QWERTY mean?
QWERTY means a standard keyboard layout.
How many points is QWERTY worth?
QWERTY is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 20 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 QWERTY?
QWERTY 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: QWERTYS.