4-Letter Words Containing K
All 4-letter dictionary words that include the letter sequence K. Combining exact length with an internal substring mirrors advanced Pattern Finder filters without opening the interactive tool.
Below is a snapshot of 777 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 4 letters and 12.7 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 777
- Avg length
- 4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 12.7 pts
- Highest scoring
- zack (19 pts)
- Longest word
- zack (4 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 200(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 777 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. Scrabble players will notice 200 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Suffix patterns such as -CK, -KE, -KY, -ACK appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise zack (19 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 12.7 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.3, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
A deep result pool supports spaced repetition — study one length bucket per day rather than cramming the full scroll in a single sitting. About 100% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Internal substrings often appear in compound answers. Scan length sections below to match exact slot size. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- ZACK (4 letters, 19 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JOKY (4 letters, 18 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KEXY (4 letters, 18 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JACK (4 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- JOCK (4 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- JUCK (4 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KAZI (4 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KNEZ (4 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 777 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
4-letter words
- zack19 pts
- joky18 pts
- kexy18 pts
- jack17 pts
- jock17 pts
- juck17 pts
- kazi17 pts
- knez17 pts
- kozo17 pts
- zeke17 pts
- zeks17 pts
- zink17 pts
- pkwy16 pts
- bkcy15 pts
- cckw15 pts
- hdkf15 pts
- jake15 pts
- jako15 pts
- jank15 pts
- jark15 pts
- jauk15 pts
- jerk15 pts
- jink15 pts
- joke15 pts
- jook15 pts
- jouk15 pts
- juke15 pts
- junk15 pts
- knox15 pts
- kyak15 pts
- kyke15 pts
- faky14 pts
- fikh14 pts
- fowk14 pts
- fyke14 pts
- hawk14 pts
- hdbk14 pts
- howk14 pts
- hyke14 pts
- keck14 pts
- kick14 pts
- koff14 pts
- kvah14 pts
- kwhr14 pts
- kyah14 pts
- wakf14 pts
- waky14 pts
- wkly14 pts
- wyke14 pts
- yoky14 pts
- bikh13 pts
- bowk13 pts
- bukh13 pts
- caky13 pts
- cawk13 pts
- chok13 pts
- coky13 pts
- cowk13 pts
- cyke13 pts
- fack13 pts
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- fuck13 pts
- hack13 pts
- heck13 pts
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- icky13 pts
- kaph13 pts
- kiby13 pts
- koch13 pts
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- mawk13 pts
- moky13 pts
- pawk13 pts
- piky13 pts
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- pyke13 pts
- vick13 pts
- wack13 pts
- wick13 pts
- yack13 pts
- yock13 pts
- yrbk13 pts
- yuck13 pts
- akka12 pts
- back12 pts
- beck12 pts
- bick12 pts
- bkgd12 pts
- bkpr12 pts
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- bock12 pts
- buck12 pts
- cack12 pts
- cock12 pts
- cuck12 pts
- dawk12 pts
- dhak12 pts
- dyak12 pts
- dyke12 pts
- ekka12 pts
- gawk12 pts
- gowk12 pts
- kaik12 pts
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- kapp12 pts
- kbps12 pts
- keek12 pts
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- kemb12 pts
- kemp12 pts
- khud12 pts
- kike12 pts
- kiki12 pts
- kiku12 pts
- kink12 pts
- kirk12 pts
- koko12 pts
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- kuki12 pts
- kuku12 pts
- kunk12 pts
- mack12 pts
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- mock12 pts
- muck12 pts
- pack12 pts
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- pick12 pts
- pock12 pts
- puck12 pts
- rikk12 pts
- akey11 pts
- akha11 pts
- akov11 pts
- alky11 pts
- ankh11 pts
- deck11 pts
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- duck11 pts
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- kath11 pts
- katy11 pts
- kava11 pts
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- kayo11 pts
- kays11 pts
- keef11 pts
- kefs11 pts
- kerf11 pts
- keys11 pts
- khan11 pts
- khar11 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from words containing the same letters?
- The unfiltered “words containing” page spans all lengths. This version keeps one length bucket so you can study exact slot patterns like 5-letter words containing QU.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 777 words matching this pattern. The average length is 4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 12.7 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is zack (19 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 200 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.