kaht
QAT An evergreen shrub native to East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, whose leaves are chewed as a mild stimulant.
Yes. QAT is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 12 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends and 12 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 | T | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 10 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Words With Friends | 10 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Wordfeud | 10 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Qat (also spelled khat, kat, or gat) is an evergreen shrub native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Its leaves contain cathinone, a mild stimulant that produces effects similar to amphetamines when chewed fresh.
The practice of chewing qat leaves has deep cultural roots in Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya, where it's often consumed socially, similar to coffee or tea in other cultures. Users typically chew the leaves for several hours, experiencing mild euphoria and alertness.
In Scrabble, QAT is a crucial 3-letter word allowing Q to be played without U. Along with QI, it's one of the most important Q words for players to memorize, offering flexibility in tight board situations.
The word 'qat' comes from Arabic 'qāt' (قات), which has been used for centuries in the Arabian Peninsula. The plant's scientific name is Catha edulis. Alternative spellings reflect different transliteration systems from Arabic. The practice of chewing qat likely originated in Ethiopia and spread to Yemen, becoming deeply embedded in Yemeni culture by the 15th century.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of QAT.
Hooks: no front hooks; back QATS.
Words inside QAT: 2 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: ATTA. See all words from QAT.