Words Containing KB
Browse every English word that contains the sequence KB. 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.
This page summarises 256 valid words — mean length 9.7, mean score 21.3.
- Total words
- 256
- Avg length
- 9.7 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 21.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- blackberrylike (31 pts)
- Longest word
- lackbrainedness (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 200(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 256 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. Among these entries, 200 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Common endings in this list include -RD, -ED, -ER, -ARD — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is blackberrylike at 31 points; the longest is lackbrainedness (15 letters). While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. 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
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.
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 21.3 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.
- BLACKBERRYLIKE (14 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHECKBACK (9 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- QUICKBEAM (9 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- STOCKBROKERAGE (14 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- BACKBENCHERS (12 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- BACKBREAKING (12 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHECKBOOKS (10 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KICKBACKS (9 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 256 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
12-letter words
11-letter words
- backbencher26 pts
- crookbacked26 pts
- backbreaker25 pts
- workbenches25 pts
- bookbindery23 pts
- chalkboards23 pts
- stockbroker23 pts
- backbearing22 pts
- blackballed22 pts
- blackbirder22 pts
- blackboards22 pts
- brickbatted22 pts
- cockbilling22 pts
- hackberries22 pts
- packbuilder22 pts
- trackbarrow22 pts
- bannockburn21 pts
- blackballer21 pts
- blackbeetle21 pts
- blackbreast21 pts
- blockbuster21 pts
- bookbinding21 pts
- stockbridge21 pts
- weakbrained21 pts
- bookbinders20 pts
- crookbilled20 pts
- lackbrained20 pts
- workbrittle20 pts
10-letter words
- checkbooks27 pts
- backblocks26 pts
- jackbooted26 pts
- hackbarrow24 pts
- hukbalahap24 pts
- whiskbroom24 pts
- blackbelly23 pts
- blackberry23 pts
- blackbrush23 pts
- workbasket23 pts
- chalkboard22 pts
- backberand21 pts
- backberend21 pts
- backbiting21 pts
- backboards21 pts
- blackbeard21 pts
- blackbirds21 pts
- blackboard21 pts
- blockboard21 pts
- buckboards21 pts
- cheekbones21 pts
- cockbilled21 pts
- hackbuteer21 pts
- hackbutter21 pts
- backbiters20 pts
- backbitten20 pts
- blackballs20 pts
- crackbrain20 pts
- duckboards20 pts
- bookbinder19 pts
- porkburger19 pts
- stinkberry19 pts
- breakbones18 pts
- plankbuilt18 pts
- inkberries16 pts
9-letter words
- checkback28 pts
- quickbeam28 pts
- kickbacks27 pts
- checkbook26 pts
- quickborn26 pts
- apickback25 pts
- blackback25 pts
- blackbuck25 pts
- crackback25 pts
- workboxes25 pts
- jackboots24 pts
- lockboxes24 pts
- blackbody23 pts
- breakback23 pts
- checkbird23 pts
- crookback23 pts
- hackberry23 pts
- junkboard23 pts
- sanjakbeg23 pts
- sparkback23 pts
- workbench23 pts
- blackboys22 pts
- blackbush22 pts
- buckberry22 pts
- buckbrush22 pts
- checkbite22 pts
- checkbits22 pts
- kickboard22 pts
- skunkbush22 pts
- workbooks22 pts
- bankbooks21 pts
- blankbook21 pts
- cookbooks21 pts
- hawkbills21 pts
- trunkback21 pts
- backbends20 pts
- backboard20 pts
- backboned20 pts
- backbrand20 pts
- blackband20 pts
- blackbird20 pts
- buckboard20 pts
- cheekbone20 pts
- clockbird20 pts
- packboard20 pts
- pinkberry20 pts
- rockberry20 pts
- rockbrush20 pts
- shackbolt20 pts
- acockbill19 pts
- backbeats19 pts
- backbiter19 pts
- backbites19 pts
- backbones19 pts
- blackball19 pts
- blackbine19 pts
- blackbutt19 pts
- brickbats19 pts
- buckbeans19 pts
- cockbills19 pts
- cockboats19 pts
- cockbrain19 pts
- duckblind19 pts
- duckboard19 pts
- forkbeard19 pts
- skunkbill19 pts
- barkbound18 pts
- bookboard18 pts
- corkboard18 pts
- crankbird18 pts
- duckbills18 pts
- neckbands18 pts
- rackboard18 pts
- rockbound18 pts
- stinkbush18 pts
- tackboard18 pts
- workboats18 pts
- breakbone17 pts
- crookbill17 pts
- deskbound17 pts
- stickball17 pts
- stickboat17 pts
- stinkbird16 pts
- stinkbugs16 pts
- stinkball15 pts
8-letter words
- kickback26 pts
- jackbird24 pts
- pickback24 pts
- jackboot23 pts
- hackbush22 pts
- backblow21 pts
- blackboy21 pts
- buckbush21 pts
- checkbit21 pts
- sneakbox21 pts
- workbank21 pts
- workbook21 pts
- bankbook20 pts
- bleekbok20 pts
- cookbook20 pts
- flockbed20 pts
- hawkbill20 pts
- kickball20 pts
- backband19 pts
- backbend19 pts
- cockbird19 pts
- hackbolt19 pts
- hackbuts19 pts
- milkbush19 pts
- mockbird19 pts
- sickbays19 pts
- stockbow19 pts
- backbear18 pts
- backbeat18 pts
- backbite18 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 256 words matching this pattern. The average length is 9.7 letters and the average Scrabble score is 21.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is blackberrylike (31 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.