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Q without U

These are words that begin with Q and not followed by U; in random order. Is there anything that's not new to you or have you used some in speech, writing, or word games?

1. qadi - an Islamic judge
2. qat - leaves chewed like tobacco or used to make tea
3. qabala - an esoteric or occult matter
4. qi - circulating life energy in Chinese philosophy 
5. qiang - the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Sichuan
6. qepig - 100 qupig equal 1 manat
7. qabalistic - having a secret or hidden meaning
8. qibla - direction of the Kaaba toward which Muslims turn for daily prayers
9.  qatari - a native or inhabitant of Qatar
10. qing - the last imperial dynasty of China
11. qaid- Muslim tribal chief
12. qiviut - musk-ox wool
13. qanat - underground tunnel for irrigation

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  1. HazelNovember 10, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Yeah like qabalistic. It's sometimes spelled cabalistic. I'm not familiar with most of them. Seriously.

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  2. Shelley MunroNovember 10, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    What a great idea for a TT. I like the word qi.

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  3. Lady RoseNovember 10, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I am a qi gong healer - so qi is my favorite word on the list - who knew there were so many q words with out a u

    happy thurs 13 I posted about my top 13 diet tips (helped me get from 308 to a healthy 135 lbs
    healh and happiness, Lady Rose

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  4. Adelle LaudanNovember 10, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    I'm embarrassed to say how many know. I'll be doing some investigating today lol Great Scrabble words!
    Happy T13!

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  5. Caridad PineiroNovember 10, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing. Whenever I see a word with a Q and no U it just looks sooo wrong.

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  6. The Gal HerselfNovember 11, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    I'm with Adelle -- I want to thank you for significantly upping my Scrabble game! I have only used "qi."

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  7. Brenda NDNovember 11, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Huh. Most of these words I didn't know.

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  8. CharityNovember 11, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Thank you thank you thank you for this list! I love to play scrabble and I always love to find lists to use a q without a u!

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  9. I am HarrietNovember 11, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Who knew all those Q's had no U :)

    Have a great day!
    http://harrietandfriends.com/2011/11/13-facts-about-veterans-day/

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  10. CountryDewNovember 11, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    I love #7! I want to make use of that word in my life!

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  11. Julia Phillips SmithNovember 13, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Great idea for a T13 - the only one on the list that I've used is qi, though I call it 'chi'.

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