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QADI An Islamic judge who rules according to Islamic religious law (Sharia).
Yes. QADI is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 14 points in Scrabble, 14 in Words With Friends and 14 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | Q | A | D | I | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| Words With Friends | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| Wordfeud | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
A qadi is an Islamic judge who interprets and applies Sharia (Islamic religious law) in court proceedings. The position requires extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence, the Quran, and Hadith (sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad).
Unlike secular judges, qadis derive their authority from religious sources and traditionally handle matters including marriage, divorce, inheritance, and religious endowments. In some jurisdictions, they also adjudicate criminal cases according to Islamic law.
For word game enthusiasts, QADI is valuable as another Q-without-U word. Its 4-letter length and common ending letters make it more flexible than some exotic Q words, while still offering good point value.
The word 'qadi' comes from Arabic 'qāḍī' (قاضي), derived from the root q-ḍ-y meaning 'to judge' or 'to decide.' It entered English through contact with Islamic civilizations during the medieval period. Alternative spellings include 'cadi,' 'kadi,' and 'qazi,' reflecting different transliteration systems. The position dates back to the early Islamic period in the 7th century.
Anagrams: QAID
Hooks: no front hooks; back QADIS.
Words inside QADI: 6 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: QAIDQIAIDADIDAI. See all words from QADI.