5-Letter Words Containing K
All 5-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.
This page summarises 1,663 valid words — mean length 5, mean score 16.5.
- Total words
- 1,663
- Avg length
- 5 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 16.5 pts
- Highest scoring
- kazak (22 pts)
- Longest word
- kazak (5 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 200(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 1,663 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Scrabble players will notice 200 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Watch for recurring suffixes like -KY, -CK, -KS, -CKY when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: kazak (22 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 16.5 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. 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.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
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.
Combine this static list with Pattern Finder exclusions when you know a letter cannot appear in the word. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Anchor words: highest scorer KAZAK, longest KAZAK. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 1,663 matches.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- KAZAK (5 letters, 22 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JACKY (5 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KAFIZ (5 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KHUZI (5 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KNYAZ (5 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUAKY (5 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUAWK (5 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZAKAH (5 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 1,663 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
5-letter words
- kazak22 pts
- jacky21 pts
- kafiz21 pts
- khuzi21 pts
- knyaz21 pts
- quaky21 pts
- quawk21 pts
- zakah21 pts
- zinky21 pts
- zohak21 pts
- quack20 pts
- quick20 pts
- uzbak20 pts
- uzbek20 pts
- jakey19 pts
- jerky19 pts
- jokey19 pts
- junky19 pts
- keryx19 pts
- khaja19 pts
- khoja19 pts
- kudzu19 pts
- kylix19 pts
- hawky18 pts
- jacko18 pts
- jacks18 pts
- jakob18 pts
- jocko18 pts
- jocks18 pts
- kanzu18 pts
- karez18 pts
- kazoo18 pts
- kecky18 pts
- kicky18 pts
- kizil18 pts
- klutz18 pts
- knezi18 pts
- kniaz18 pts
- kopje18 pts
- kouza18 pts
- kumyk18 pts
- kyack18 pts
- mujik18 pts
- ozark18 pts
- quake18 pts
- quark18 pts
- quauk18 pts
- queak18 pts
- quink18 pts
- quirk18 pts
- xicak18 pts
- zakat18 pts
- zinke18 pts
- zirak18 pts
- zokor18 pts
- zooks18 pts
- cawky17 pts
- chawk17 pts
- choky17 pts
- chowk17 pts
- chyak17 pts
- djuka17 pts
- hacky17 pts
- hicky17 pts
- hocky17 pts
- joked17 pts
- juked17 pts
- kakke17 pts
- kikki17 pts
- mawky17 pts
- pawky17 pts
- vicky17 pts
- wacky17 pts
- whack17 pts
- whick17 pts
- wicky17 pts
- yucky17 pts
- backy16 pts
- becky16 pts
- bucky16 pts
- chack16 pts
- check16 pts
- chick16 pts
- chock16 pts
- chuck16 pts
- cocky16 pts
- dwyka16 pts
- gawky16 pts
- hakka16 pts
- hokku16 pts
- jakes16 pts
- jakos16 pts
- jakun16 pts
- jatki16 pts
- jauks16 pts
- jerks16 pts
- jinks16 pts
- joker16 pts
- jokes16 pts
- jokul16 pts
- jouks16 pts
- jukes16 pts
- junks16 pts
- jutka16 pts
- kafka16 pts
- kajar16 pts
- kanji16 pts
- kayak16 pts
- kebby16 pts
- kempy16 pts
- kexes16 pts
- keywd16 pts
- khaki16 pts
- khoka16 pts
- kilij16 pts
- kinky16 pts
- kippy16 pts
- kooky16 pts
- mckay16 pts
- micky16 pts
- mucky16 pts
- pecky16 pts
- picky16 pts
- pocky16 pts
- rojak16 pts
- sjaak16 pts
- tajik16 pts
- yakka16 pts
- akpek15 pts
- awkly15 pts
- bekko15 pts
- dicky15 pts
- ducky15 pts
- dumky15 pts
- fikey15 pts
- flaky15 pts
- flowk15 pts
- fluky15 pts
- folky15 pts
- forky15 pts
- funky15 pts
- fykes15 pts
- haikh15 pts
- hanky15 pts
- hasky15 pts
- hawks15 pts
- hawok15 pts
- hokey15 pts
- honky15 pts
- hooky15 pts
- howks15 pts
- hulky15 pts
- hunky15 pts
- husky15 pts
- kamik15 pts
- kapok15 pts
- kathy15 pts
- kecks15 pts
- kevyn15 pts
- khaya15 pts
- khvat15 pts
- kiack15 pts
- kicks15 pts
- kishy15 pts
- klick15 pts
- kluck15 pts
- knack15 pts
- knick15 pts
- knock15 pts
- kokam15 pts
- kokum15 pts
- kopek15 pts
- kythe15 pts
- makuk15 pts
- pukka15 pts
- rawky15 pts
- shaky15 pts
- skaff15 pts
- skewy15 pts
- skiff15 pts
- skivy15 pts
- skiwy15 pts
- skyey15 pts
- vivek15 pts
- wakhi15 pts
- wakif15 pts
- wanky15 pts
- weaky15 pts
- whank15 pts
- whauk15 pts
- wheki15 pts
- whelk15 pts
- whilk15 pts
- whisk15 pts
- whulk15 pts
- wonky15 pts
- worky15 pts
- yanky15 pts
- yeuky15 pts
- yolky15 pts
How to use this list
Filter this list mentally by Scrabble score when you have a tight board spot — words averaging 16.5 points offer a baseline for acceptable plays.
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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 1,663 words matching this pattern. The average length is 5 letters and the average Scrabble score is 16.5 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is kazak (22 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.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.