4-Letter Words Starting With K
Looking for four-letter words that start with K? This page lists all 121 of them, from KAAS to KYTE. The most common are KNOW, KEEP and KIND.
KYAK scores the most in Scrabble, at 15 points. The most common start is KI-, with 29 words. Four-letter words are handy for fitting into tight spots on a crowded board.
- Words
- 121
- Top score
- KYAK · 15
- Groups
- 11
Common 4-letter words starting with K and their meanings
- know11 pts
- verb: be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information
- keep10 pts
- verb: cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
- kind9 pts
- noun: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
- kill8 pts
- verb: cause to die
- knee8 pts
- noun: hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
- kick14 pts
- verb: drive or propel with the foot
- kiss8 pts
- verb: touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
- king9 pts
- noun: a male sovereign
- knot8 pts
- noun: a tight cluster of people or things
- knit8 pts
- verb: make (textiles) by knitting
- keen8 pts
- adjective: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
- knob10 pts
- noun: a circular rounded projection or protuberance
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 121 4-letter words starting with K
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with KA 26
- kaas8
- kabs10
- kadi9
- kaes8
- kafs11
- kagu9
- kaif11
- kail8
- kain8
- kaka12
- kaki12
- kale8
- kame10
- kami10
- kana8
- kane8
- kaon8
- kapa10
- kaph13
- karn8
- kart8
- kata8
- kats8
- kava11
- kayo11
- kays11
Starting with KB 1
- kbar10
Starting with KE 24
- keas8
- keck14
- keef11
- keek12
- keel8
- keen8
- keep10
- keet8
- kefs11
- kegs9
- keir8
- kelp10
- kemp12
- keno8
- kens8
- kent8
- kepi10
- keps10
- kept10
- kerb10
- kerf11
- kern8
- keto8
- keys11
Starting with KH 5
- khaf14
- khan11
- khat11
- khet11
- khis11
Starting with KI 29
- kibe10
- kick14
- kids9
- kief11
- kier8
- kifs11
- kike12
- kill8
- kiln8
- kilo8
- kilt8
- kina8
- kind9
- kine8
- king9
- kink12
- kino8
- kins8
- kips10
- kirk12
- kirn8
- kirs8
- kiss8
- kist8
- kite8
- kith11
- kits8
- kiva11
- kiwi11
Starting with KN 10
- knap10
- knar8
- knee8
- knew11
- knit8
- knob10
- knop10
- knot8
- know11
- knur8
Starting with KO 16
- koan8
- koas8
- kobo10
- kobs10
- koel8
- kohl11
- kola8
- kolo8
- konk12
- kook12
- koph13
- kops10
- kore8
- kors8
- koss8
- koto8
Starting with KR 1
- kris8
Starting with KU 4
- kudo9
- kudu9
- kues8
- kuru8
Starting with KV 1
- kvas11
Starting with KY 4
- kyak15
- kyar11
- kyat11
- kyte11
Frequently asked questions
How many 4-letter words starting with K are there?
There are 121 four-letter words that start with K in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 4-letter word starting with K in Scrabble?
KYAK is for the highest score at 15 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 4-letter words starting with K?
Common examples include KNOW, KEEP, KIND, KILL, KNEE and KICK.
Which 4-letter words starting with K end in T?
11 of them end in T, including KNOT, KNIT, KENT and KART.
Are these words valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
They come from the ENABLE list, which closely matches the dictionaries used by Words With Friends and most Scrabble play. A few words may differ from the official Scrabble dictionary.