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In English, when qu comes before a short /o/ sound, it’s often followed by the letter a. Words like qualify, quantity, and quarry follow this spelling pattern and are common in everyday language. Explore this list of qua words to understand how this unique combination is used and see examples that will help you remember their meanings and spellings.

qualify She must pass an exam to qualify for that job.
quality The team lost the game despite their quality,.
quandary Rob was in a quandary. He could not make up his mind.
quantity A large quantity of fruit was found in the truck.
quarrel A small quarrel could be called a squabble.
quarry Stone for building is cut from a quarry.
squash Squash the box flat before putting it in the bin.
squat Squat means to crouch down low.
squalid The conditions in the zoo were dirty and squalid.
squalor The tramp lived in squalor.
squabble A small quarrel could be called a squabble.
squander Don't squander your money on useless things.
squadron The squadron pilots took off together.
quad A quad bike has four wheels.

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squalid
squalor
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