What does QI mean?
In traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine, qi is the vital energy believed to flow through the body. English also spells it chi.
Example: Her tai chi teacher talks about keeping your qi in balance.
QI in each word list
| Word list | Valid? | Points |
|---|---|---|
| US Scrabble (NWL2023): US and Canada | Yes | 11 |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE list) | No | n/a |
| Collins Scrabble Words: UK and international | Yes | 11 |
The US answer and the Words With Friends answer come straight from the word lists. The Collins answer is from the official Collins two-letter word list.
How to play QI
QI is the easiest way to play a Q when you have no U. It fits in almost any gap, so many players keep it in mind every game.
Other valid 2-letter words that end in I: AI, BI, GI, HI, KI, LI, MI, OI, PI, SI, TI and XI.
See every short word in the 2 letter Scrabble words and 3 letter words lists, or check another word with the Scrabble word checker.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does QI mean?
- QI is the vital energy or life force in Chinese philosophy and traditional medicine. English also writes it as chi.
- Is QI a valid word in Words With Friends?
- QI is not in ENABLE, the public word list Words With Friends started from. The app updates its own dictionary and may accept it, so check in the game for the final word.
- Is QI or IQ a Scrabble word?
- QI is valid in US Scrabble, IQ is not. More about IQ.
- Is QI or ZA a Scrabble word?
- Both are valid in US Scrabble: QI and ZA. More about ZA.
- Is there a two letter Scrabble word with Q?
- Yes: QI. It is the only one in the US list.
- What is a 3 letter Q word?
- The valid three-letter words with a Q in US Scrabble are QAT, QIS, QUA and SUQ. Q words without U.
- What words can you make by adding one letter to QI?
- QIS. Adding a letter in front of or after a word on the board like this is called a hook: it can let you extend one word while making another.