4-Letter Words Starting With K
Every 4-letter word in our dictionary that begins with K. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with K” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
Below is a snapshot of 248 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 4 letters and 10.2 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 248
- Avg length
- 4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 10.2 pts
- Highest scoring
- kexy (18 pts)
- Longest word
- kexy (4 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 200(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 248 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. This list includes 200 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Watch for recurring suffixes like -AR, -NG, -PS, -AAS when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: kexy (18 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 10.2 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. With a vowel ratio of 0.36, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
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Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 100% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Average Scrabble value here is 10.2 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 10.2 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- KEXY (4 letters, 18 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- 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.
- KOZO (4 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KNOX (4 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KYAK (4 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KYKE (4 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KECK (4 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 248 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
4-letter words
- kexy18 pts
- kazi17 pts
- knez17 pts
- kozo17 pts
- knox15 pts
- kyak15 pts
- kyke15 pts
- keck14 pts
- kick14 pts
- koff14 pts
- kvah14 pts
- kwhr14 pts
- kyah14 pts
- kaph13 pts
- kiby13 pts
- koch13 pts
- koph13 pts
- kaik12 pts
- kaka12 pts
- kaki12 pts
- kapp12 pts
- kbps12 pts
- keek12 pts
- kelk12 pts
- kemb12 pts
- kemp12 pts
- khud12 pts
- kike12 pts
- kiki12 pts
- kiku12 pts
- kink12 pts
- kirk12 pts
- koko12 pts
- koku12 pts
- kook12 pts
- kuki12 pts
- kuku12 pts
- kunk12 pts
- kafa11 pts
- kaha11 pts
- kahu11 pts
- kaif11 pts
- kath11 pts
- katy11 pts
- kava11 pts
- kavi11 pts
- kayo11 pts
- kays11 pts
- keef11 pts
- kefs11 pts
- kerf11 pts
- keys11 pts
- khan11 pts
- khar11 pts
- khat11 pts
- khet11 pts
- khir11 pts
- khis11 pts
- khot11 pts
- kief11 pts
- kiev11 pts
- kifs11 pts
- kiho11 pts
- kish11 pts
- kith11 pts
- kiva11 pts
- kivu11 pts
- kiwi11 pts
- kiyi11 pts
- klva11 pts
- knaw11 pts
- knew11 pts
- know11 pts
- koft11 pts
- kohl11 pts
- kory11 pts
- kueh11 pts
- kvar11 pts
- kvas11 pts
- kwan11 pts
- kyar11 pts
- kyat11 pts
- kyle11 pts
- kylo11 pts
- kyte11 pts
- kabs10 pts
- kama10 pts
- kame10 pts
- kami10 pts
- kapa10 pts
- kasm10 pts
- kbar10 pts
- kcal10 pts
- keap10 pts
- keep10 pts
- kelp10 pts
- kepi10 pts
- keps10 pts
- kept10 pts
- kerb10 pts
- keup10 pts
- kibe10 pts
- kilp10 pts
- kipe10 pts
- kips10 pts
- klam10 pts
- klip10 pts
- klom10 pts
- klop10 pts
- kmel10 pts
- kmet10 pts
- knab10 pts
- knap10 pts
- knob10 pts
- knop10 pts
- knub10 pts
- kobi10 pts
- kobu10 pts
- kome10 pts
- komi10 pts
- kopi10 pts
- kops10 pts
- kuba10 pts
- kulm10 pts
- kadi9 pts
- kadu9 pts
- kago9 pts
- kagu9 pts
- kaid9 pts
- kand9 pts
- kang9 pts
- kegs9 pts
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- keld9 pts
- kend9 pts
- kids9 pts
- kind9 pts
- king9 pts
- knag9 pts
- koda9 pts
- kong9 pts
- krag9 pts
- kudo9 pts
- kudu9 pts
- kuge9 pts
- kung9 pts
- kurd9 pts
- kaas8 pts
- kaes8 pts
- kail8 pts
- kain8 pts
- kala8 pts
- kale8 pts
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- kana8 pts
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- kart8 pts
- kasa8 pts
- kate8 pts
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- keas8 pts
- keat8 pts
- keel8 pts
- keen8 pts
- kees8 pts
- keet8 pts
- keir8 pts
- kele8 pts
- kell8 pts
- kelt8 pts
- kenn8 pts
- keno8 pts
- kens8 pts
- kent8 pts
- kerl8 pts
- kern8 pts
- kero8 pts
- kers8 pts
- keta8 pts
- keto8 pts
- ketu8 pts
- kiel8 pts
- kier8 pts
- kill8 pts
- kiln8 pts
- kilo8 pts
- kilt8 pts
- kina8 pts
- kine8 pts
- kino8 pts
- kins8 pts
- kiri8 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from “words starting with”?
- The general starting-with hub includes every length. This page locks word size (e.g. only 5-letter words starting with S), which matches Wordle and crossword slots more closely.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 248 words matching this pattern. The average length is 4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 10.2 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is kexy (18 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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