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AQUEDUCT is a bridge-like structure designed to transport water across a valley or ravine. In word games, it's a powerful 8-letter word featuring the high-value Q tile (10 points).
20
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
An AQUEDUCT is an artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley or other gap. The Romans perfected aqueduct engineering, creating massive structures that supplied water to cities across their empire.
In word games, AQUEDUCT is a premium play worth 20 base points. The Q tile (10 points) is the star here, but the word also benefits from common letters that make it easier to play than other Q words.
Strategic tip: AQUEDUCT contains the common suffix -DUCT, which can help you build from existing words. The QU combination is standard in English, making this Q word more playable than those requiring a separate U placement.
AQUEDUCT comes from Latin "aquaeductus," combining "aqua" (water) and "ducere" (to lead). Literally meaning "to lead water," the term perfectly describes these engineering marvels. The word entered English in the 16th century, preserving its Latin form almost unchanged.
•AQUEDUCT is one of the most accessible Q words since it follows the standard QU pattern
•Roman aqueducts like the Pont du Gard still stand today, inspiring this valuable word
•The -DUCT suffix appears in many words (conduct, product), making AQUEDUCT easier to build
"AQUEDUCT with the Q on a triple letter square? That's 30 points just from one tile!"
"I always look for -DUCT on the board - it's the perfect setup for playing AQUEDUCT!"
BUZZWORD
32 pts
PUZZLED
28 pts
MAXIMIZE
28 pts
JUKEBOX
27 pts
OXIDIZE
24 pts
COMPLEX
20 pts
AMAZING
19 pts
EXAMPLE
18 pts