QAID is an Islamic judge or magistrate who administers religious law. Also spelled QADI or CADI, this Arabic-origin word is invaluable in Scrabble as a Q-without-U word worth 14 base points.
Yes. QAID 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 | I | D | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| Words With Friends | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| Wordfeud | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
QAID (also spelled QADI or CADI) is a judge in Islamic countries who administers religious law, particularly Sharia law. The qaid serves as both a religious scholar and judicial authority, making decisions on matters ranging from family disputes to criminal cases based on Islamic jurisprudence.
Key aspects of a qaid's role include:
In Scrabble and word games, QAID is particularly valuable as one of the essential Q-without-U words. With Q worth 10 points, it's a strategic word that allows players to use the high-value Q tile without needing the often scarce U. This makes QAID a must-know word for competitive players.
QAID comes from the Arabic word قاضي (qāḍī), which means "judge" or "one who decides." The root verb قضى (qaḍā) means "to judge," "to decide," or "to decree."
Anagrams: QADI
Hooks: no front hooks; back QAIDS.
Words inside QAID: 6 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: QADIQIAIDADIDAI. See all words from QAID.