5-Letter Words Starting With K
Looking for five-letter words that start with K? This page lists all 206 of them, from KABAB to KYTHE. The most common are KNOWN, KNOCK and KNIFE.
KUDZU and KYLIX score the most in Scrabble, at 19 points each. The most common start is KA-, with 41 words. For Wordle, KNIFE is a strong guess here because it tests five different letters.
- Words
- 206
- Top score
- KUDZU · 19
- Groups
- 12
Common 5-letter words starting with K and their meanings
- known12 pts
- adjective: apprehended with certainty
- knock15 pts
- verb: deliver a sharp blow or push
- knife12 pts
- noun: edge tool used as a cutting instrument
- kneel9 pts
- verb: rest one's weight on one's knees
- knack15 pts
- noun: a special way of doing something
- ketch14 pts
- noun: a sailing vessel with two masts
- khaki16 pts
- adjective: of a yellowish brown color
- knead10 pts
- verb: make uniform
- knoll9 pts
- noun: a small natural hill
- knows12 pts
- verb (form of KNOW): be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information
- keeps11 pts
- verb (form of KEEP): cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
- kinds10 pts
- noun (form of KIND): a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 206 5-letter words starting with K
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with KA 41
- kabab13
- kabar11
- kabob13
- kadis10
- kafir12
- kagus10
- kaiak13
- kaifs12
- kails9
- kains9
- kakas13
- kakis13
- kalam11
- kales9
- kalif12
- kalpa11
- kames11
- kamik15
- kanas9
- kanes9
- kanji16
- kaons9
- kapas11
- kaphs14
- kapok15
- kappa13
- kaput11
- karat9
- karma11
- karns9
- karoo9
- karst9
- karts9
- kasha12
- katas9
- kauri9
- kaury12
- kavas12
- kayak16
- kayos12
- kazoo18
Starting with KB 1
- kbars11
Starting with KE 37
- kebab13
- kebar11
- kebob13
- kecks15
- kedge11
- keefs12
- keeks13
- keels9
- keens9
- keeps11
- keets9
- keeve12
- kefir12
- keirs9
- kelep11
- kelim11
- kelly12
- kelps11
- kelpy14
- kemps13
- kempt13
- kenaf12
- kench14
- kendo10
- kenos9
- kepis11
- kerbs11
- kerfs12
- kerne9
- kerns9
- kerry12
- ketch14
- ketol9
- kevel12
- kevil12
- kexes16
- keyed13
Starting with KH 10
- khadi13
- khafs15
- khaki16
- khans12
- khaph17
- khats12
- kheda13
- kheth15
- khets12
- khoum14
Starting with KI 40
- kiang10
- kibbe13
- kibbi13
- kibei11
- kibes11
- kibla11
- kicks15
- kicky18
- kiddo11
- kiddy14
- kiefs12
- kiers9
- kikes13
- kilim11
- kills9
- kilns9
- kilos9
- kilts9
- kilty12
- kinas9
- kinds10
- kines9
- kings10
- kinin9
- kinks13
- kinky16
- kinos9
- kiosk13
- kirks13
- kirns9
- kissy12
- kists9
- kited10
- kiter9
- kites9
- kithe12
- kiths12
- kitty12
- kivas12
- kiwis12
Starting with KL 4
- klong10
- kloof12
- kluge10
- klutz18
Starting with KN 25
- knack15
- knaps11
- knars9
- knaur9
- knave12
- knead10
- kneed10
- kneel9
- knees9
- knell9
- knelt9
- knife12
- knish12
- knits9
- knobs11
- knock15
- knoll9
- knops11
- knosp11
- knots9
- knout9
- known12
- knows12
- knurl9
- knurs9
Starting with KO 19
- koala9
- koans9
- koels9
- kohls12
- koine9
- kolas9
- kolos9
- konks13
- kooks13
- kooky16
- kopek15
- kophs14
- kopje18
- koppa13
- korai9
- korat9
- korun9
- kotos9
- kotow12
Starting with KR 10
- kraal9
- kraft12
- krait9
- kraut9
- kreep11
- krill9
- krona9
- krone9
- kroon9
- krubi11
Starting with KU 10
- kudos10
- kudus10
- kudzu19
- kugel10
- kukri13
- kulak13
- kumys14
- kurta9
- kurus9
- kusso9
Starting with KV 1
- kvass12
Starting with KY 8
- kyack18
- kyaks16
- kyars12
- kyats12
- kylix19
- kyrie12
- kytes12
- kythe15
Frequently asked questions
How many 5-letter words starting with K are there?
There are 206 five-letter words that start with K in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 5-letter word starting with K in Scrabble?
KUDZU and KYLIX are tied for the highest score at 19 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 5-letter words starting with K?
Common examples include KNOWN, KNOCK, KNIFE, KNEEL, KNACK and KETCH.
Which 5-letter words starting with K end in E?
13 of them end in E, including KNIFE, KEDGE, KEEVE and KERNE.
Can I use these words in Wordle?
Many of them are accepted as Wordle guesses, but Wordle answers are usually common words like KNOWN, KNOCK and KNIFE. Use our Wordle Helper to filter by your green, yellow and gray letters.