Words Containing KA
Browse every English word that contains the sequence KA. Knowing words with rare letter combinations — especially Q, X, Z, and digraphs like TH, CH, and SH — is a key strategy for scoring big in Scrabble and Words with Friends.
Quick stats: 2,272 total words, 12.9-letter average length, 23.9-point mean score.
- Total words
- 2,272
- Avg length
- 12.9 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 23.9 pts
- Highest scoring
- knickknackatory (38 pts)
- Longest word
- knickknackatory (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 200(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 2,272 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 -SS, -IC, -TY, -ESS appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise knickknackatory (38 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 23.9 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.4, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
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Strategy & study tips
Large lists pair well with the Pattern Finder: add exclusions or second constraints to carve study-sized subsets from the full dictionary count. About 100% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Average Scrabble value here is 23.9 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. 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.
- KNICKKNACKATORY (15 letters, 38 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KATZENJAMMER (12 letters, 36 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- SCHWEIZERKASE (13 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KAFFEEKLATSCH (13 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HYPERKATABOLISM (15 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- MEGAKARYOCYTIC (14 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- DIKARYOPHYTIC (13 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHICKAHOMINY (12 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 2,272 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
- knickknackatory38 pts
- hyperkatabolism31 pts
- hyperalkalinity30 pts
- megalokaryocyte30 pts
- overtalkatively28 pts
- kakistocratical27 pts
- katakinetomeric27 pts
- lackadaisically27 pts
- unshrinkability27 pts
- hemoalkalimeter26 pts
- kaleidoscopical26 pts
- katathermometer26 pts
- blockaderunning25 pts
- disembarkations24 pts
- superalkalinity24 pts
- unthinkableness24 pts
- unbreakableness23 pts
- unspeakableness23 pts
- undrinkableness22 pts
- untalkativeness22 pts
14-letter words
- megakaryocytic31 pts
- hypoalkalinity29 pts
- unshockability28 pts
- untraffickable28 pts
- alkalinization27 pts
- karyologically27 pts
- karyomicrosome27 pts
- karyoplasmatic27 pts
- shrinkageproof27 pts
- heterokaryotic26 pts
- kakistocracies26 pts
- katagelophobia26 pts
- megakaryoblast26 pts
- unthinkability26 pts
- cockadoodledoo25 pts
- unbreakability25 pts
- unspeakability25 pts
- heterokaryosis24 pts
- kappellmeister24 pts
- nontalkatively24 pts
- disembarkation23 pts
- taurokathapsia23 pts
- unawakableness23 pts
- unshakableness23 pts
- unworkableness23 pts
- vegetoalkaloid23 pts
- alkalimetrical22 pts
- mistakableness22 pts
- nonembarkation22 pts
- pseudoalkaloid22 pts
- remarkableness22 pts
- unbankableness22 pts
- unoutspeakable22 pts
- vegetoalkaline22 pts
- silicoalkaline20 pts
- transbaikalian20 pts
- alkalinisation18 pts
13-letter words
- schweizerkase34 pts
- kaffeeklatsch32 pts
- dikaryophytic31 pts
- polykaryocyte30 pts
- amphikaryotic29 pts
- karyopyknosis29 pts
- balkanization28 pts
- dikaryophasic28 pts
- megakaryocyte28 pts
- endokaryogamy27 pts
- hyperkaliemia27 pts
- kaolinization26 pts
- kathopanishad26 pts
- kathemoglobin25 pts
- kathenotheism25 pts
- porokaiwhiria25 pts
- preblockading25 pts
- unworkability25 pts
- afrikanderdom24 pts
- kaleidoscopic24 pts
- katabolically24 pts
- katachromasis24 pts
- remarkability24 pts
- schnabelkanne24 pts
- afrikanderism23 pts
- crackableness23 pts
- frankalmoigne23 pts
- katakinetomer23 pts
- overtalkative23 pts
- synkatathesis23 pts
- kaleidoscopes22 pts
- lackadaisical22 pts
- nonshrinkable22 pts
- thinkableness22 pts
- unsinkability22 pts
- apokatastatic21 pts
- betsimisaraka21 pts
- breakableness21 pts
- kapellmeister21 pts
- minimalkaline21 pts
- reembarkation21 pts
- reimbarkation21 pts
- skateboarding21 pts
- speakableness21 pts
- drinkableness20 pts
- leuckartiidae20 pts
- skateboarders20 pts
- talkativeness20 pts
- apokatastasis19 pts
- superalkaline19 pts
- unlikableness19 pts
- untakableness19 pts
- nonalkaloidal18 pts
- rollerskating18 pts
- kaolinisation17 pts
12-letter words
- katzenjammer36 pts
- chickahominy31 pts
- karyochylema29 pts
- karyorrhexis29 pts
- superbazooka29 pts
- dikaryophyte28 pts
- hyperkalemic28 pts
- jackanapeses27 pts
- kakistocracy27 pts
- kalymmaukion27 pts
- sambhogakaya27 pts
- alkalinizing26 pts
- hemikaryotic26 pts
- hyperkalemia26 pts
- hypokaliemia26 pts
- karyotypical26 pts
- katjepiering26 pts
- schmalkaldic26 pts
- shockability26 pts
- alkalization25 pts
- crackability25 pts
- dikaryophase25 pts
- hoodwinkable25 pts
- karmadharaya25 pts
- karyokinetic25 pts
- karyoplasmic25 pts
- katamorphism25 pts
- frankability24 pts
- hypoalkaline24 pts
- kalokagathia24 pts
- karyoschisis24 pts
- preblockaded24 pts
- prepackaging24 pts
- saskatchewan24 pts
- thinkability24 pts
- alkalescency23 pts
- breakability23 pts
- kalandariyah23 pts
- karyokinesis23 pts
- karyolysidae23 pts
- karyomitotic23 pts
- kataphoretic23 pts
- katholikoses23 pts
- stickability23 pts
- unattackably23 pts
- unmistakably23 pts
- unprovokable23 pts
- chandrakanta22 pts
- drinkability22 pts
- frankalmoign22 pts
- heterokaryon22 pts
- kaataplectic22 pts
- kaleidophone22 pts
- kamelaukions22 pts
- karyological22 pts
- katakiribori22 pts
- nonblockaded22 pts
- overbreakage22 pts
- pickableness22 pts
- preshrinkage22 pts
- alkahestical21 pts
- alkalifiable21 pts
- bletherskate21 pts
- kaleidescope21 pts
- kaleidoscope21 pts
- kaliophilite21 pts
- kangaroolike21 pts
- karyomitosis21 pts
- kataphoresis21 pts
- katharometer21 pts
- nonrevokable21 pts
- unshrinkable21 pts
- unthinkables21 pts
- workableness21 pts
- alkalescence20 pts
- alkalimetric20 pts
- alkaptonuric20 pts
- embarkations20 pts
- inattackable20 pts
- katsuwonidae20 pts
- nonbreakable20 pts
- pickaninnies20 pts
- skateboarded20 pts
- unattackable20 pts
- unkaiserlike20 pts
- unmistakable20 pts
- unremarkable20 pts
- vegetoalkali20 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I find words with a specific letter sequence?
- Use the Pattern Finder "contains" field or browse our words-containing pages. Enter any substring (e.g. QU, TH, XYZ) to see all dictionary matches with Scrabble scores.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 2,272 words matching this pattern. The average length is 12.9 letters and the average Scrabble score is 23.9 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is knickknackatory (38 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.
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- 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.
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- 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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