3 Letter Words with Q (6 Words in English)

Last updated on September 19, 2024 by Emma Grace

In this reference, you’ll explore unique 3 letter words with Q. The reference is divided into several sections, such as defining what these words are, providing a list of them, and including their meanings and examples.

Even though “Q” is one of the trickiest letters in English, you’ll find these words both interesting and challenging. You can also check out an image that helps visualize these 3-letter “Q” words, making it easier to remember and use them.

3 Letter Words with Q

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What Are 3 Letter Words with Q?

3 letter words with q can be any word that is 3 letters in length with a letter q either as the first, second, or third letter of the word. There are only about 6 known 3 letter words with q in them and we’ll cover all 6 today for you. The hope is that you’ll be able to use them in your speaking or writing voice with any luck, though they can be difficult to work in.

At the very least, you’ll be able to come up with more words that contain q to help you in any games that might require some kind of letter-based knowledge.

List of 3 Letter Words with Q

  • Qaf
  • Qat
  • Qis
  • Qua
  • Quo
  • Suq

3 Letter Words with Q with their Meanings & Examples

Qaf

Qaf is the 21st letter of the Arabic alphabet. It is still a word used in the English language to reference this letter and if you wanted to know how it sounds in Arabic when it is used, it sounds like a uvular stop consonant. It usually has a line over the “a” in the word (also known as a macron).

  • “The spelling of ‘Qaf’ needs a macron over the letter ‘a’.”

Qat

This is a variant on the spelling of “khat”. Khat (or qat) is a white-flowered evergreen shrub that grows in North-East Africa and Arabian countries. It is said to possess narcotic qualities and consumed as a recreational drug.

  • “Chewing qat leaves is common in some cultures.”

Qis

The plural of the word “qi”, which has grown in popularity over recent years. It has Chinese origins and sounds like “key”. It is believed to be the life force that flows through all bodies and keeps them going. Acupuncture therapy is said to directly enhance your qi.

  • “Many practitioners focus on balancing their qis for better health.”

Qua

This is probably the easiest word on the list to be able to work into a sentence after you’ve studied the rest of them. Qua means either “as”, “as being”, or “in the capacity of”. It originates from the Latin word “qui” which means who. In a sentence, it can be used as follows: “the work of art qua art can be judge objectively and aesthetically”.

  • “The work of art qua art can be judged objectively and aesthetically.”

Quo

Though debatable as a word, quo is most commonly found alongside the word “status” to form the “status quo” which means the existing state of affairs or conditions of one’s environment. It can also be used as a shortened version of the word “quoth”.

  • “Maintaining the status quo is often easier than implementing change.”

Suq

Another word with Arabic roots is a variation of the spelling of “suk”. A suk is an Arabic market, most notably a traditional bazaar, and can be spelled either with the “k” or with the “q” at the end. It’s the only one of the 3 letter words with q that doesn’t start with q.

  • “We visited the suq to buy some traditional spices.”

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