Words Containing KE
Browse every English word that contains the sequence KE. 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: 7,767 total words, 14-letter average length, 25.9-point mean score.
- Total words
- 7,767
- Avg length
- 14 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 25.9 pts
- Highest scoring
- joukerypawkery (40 pts)
- Longest word
- handkerchiefful (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 200(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 7,767 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Scrabble players will notice 200 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Common endings in this list include -KE, -SS, -ER, -IKE — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is joukerypawkery at 40 points; the longest is handkerchiefful (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. With a vowel ratio of 0.38, 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 25.9 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.
- JOUKERYPAWKERY (14 letters, 40 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- KNICKKNACKERY (13 letters, 36 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SKEPTOPHYLAXIA (14 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- SKEPTOPHYLAXIS (14 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- THACKERAYESQUE (14 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUAKERIZATION (13 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HANDKERCHIEFFUL (15 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KNICKERBOCKERED (15 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 7,767 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
- handkerchiefful34 pts
- knickerbockered34 pts
- subbrachyskelic33 pts
- spokeswomanship31 pts
- checkerboarding30 pts
- chickenbreasted29 pts
- overskeptically29 pts
- phenylketonuric29 pts
- unphysicianlike29 pts
- unyachtsmanlike29 pts
- brokenheartedly28 pts
- housekeeperlike28 pts
- intertrafficked28 pts
- overskeptticism28 pts
- skeletonization28 pts
- stiffneckedness28 pts
- workmanlikeness28 pts
- phenylketonuria27 pts
- shakespeareanly27 pts
- volkerwanderung27 pts
- uncommanderlike26 pts
- chondroskeleton25 pts
- gentlewomanlike25 pts
- kenogenetically25 pts
- nonhousekeeping25 pts
- superlikelihood25 pts
- thunderstricken25 pts
- undergamekeeper25 pts
- counterattacked24 pts
- heartbrokenness24 pts
- housebrokenness24 pts
- unchristianlike24 pts
- unsecretarylike24 pts
- visceroskeletal24 pts
- antiturnpikeism23 pts
- auldfarrantlike23 pts
- caterpillarlike23 pts
- counterattacker23 pts
- kestrelkestrels23 pts
- mountebankeries23 pts
- musculoskeletal23 pts
- persnicketiness23 pts
- plainspokenness23 pts
- skeletomuscular23 pts
- templarlikeness23 pts
- underoverlooker23 pts
- unskepticalness23 pts
- unsportsmanlike23 pts
- dermatoskeleton22 pts
- leatherlikeness22 pts
- ungentlemanlike22 pts
- untradesmanlike22 pts
- scissorlikeness21 pts
- sclerokeratitis21 pts
- semirattlesnake21 pts
- unstatesmanlike21 pts
- antiketogenesis20 pts
14-letter words
- joukerypawkery40 pts
- skeptophylaxia35 pts
- skeptophylaxis35 pts
- thackerayesque35 pts
- knickerbockers32 pts
- blackberrylike31 pts
- straightjacket31 pts
- feinschmeckers30 pts
- handkerchieves30 pts
- brackebuschite29 pts
- checkerboarded29 pts
- chickenhearted29 pts
- rickettsialpox29 pts
- hyperkeratotic28 pts
- keraphyllocele28 pts
- sabbathkeeping28 pts
- submakroskelic28 pts
- checkerbellies27 pts
- checkerberries27 pts
- dikelocephalid27 pts
- dimethylketone27 pts
- keratinization27 pts
- omphaloskepsis27 pts
- overfellowlike27 pts
- sabbathbreaker27 pts
- smokefarthings27 pts
- stockbrokerage27 pts
- timekeepership27 pts
- unflickeringly27 pts
- dikelocephalus26 pts
- dressmakership26 pts
- huskershredder26 pts
- hyperkeratoses26 pts
- hyperkeratosis26 pts
- keraunographic26 pts
- makeshiftiness26 pts
- spectaclemaker26 pts
- strawberrylike26 pts
- keratinophilic25 pts
- pseudoleukemic25 pts
- strikebreaking25 pts
- unmerchantlike25 pts
- antiskepticism24 pts
- crackerberries24 pts
- heartsickening24 pts
- mentomeckelian24 pts
- palankeeningly24 pts
- pocketableness24 pts
- spermacetilike24 pts
- strikebreakers24 pts
- universitylike24 pts
- unneighborlike24 pts
- unprovokedness24 pts
- cantankerously23 pts
- christlikeness23 pts
- frankeniaceous23 pts
- groundskeeping23 pts
- keratohelcosis23 pts
- pseudoleukemia23 pts
- rhinoceroslike23 pts
- shakespeareana23 pts
- shakespeareans23 pts
- undertakerlike23 pts
- unhomelikeness23 pts
- unsearcherlike23 pts
- corpselikeness22 pts
- likemindedness22 pts
- marketableness22 pts
- outlandishlike22 pts
- pernicketiness22 pts
- postmasterlike22 pts
- tarpaulinmaker22 pts
- unawakenedness22 pts
- pseudoskeletal21 pts
- pseudoskeleton21 pts
- salamanderlike21 pts
- keratocentesis20 pts
- keratoplasties20 pts
- plantationlike20 pts
- protestantlike20 pts
- scleroskeletal20 pts
- scleroskeleton20 pts
- seamanlikeness20 pts
- unbusinesslike20 pts
- uncourtierlike20 pts
- unlikeableness20 pts
- unsalesmanlike20 pts
- unspinsterlike20 pts
- untakeableness20 pts
13-letter words
- knickknackery36 pts
- quakerization35 pts
- hydroxyketone34 pts
- hakenkreuzler33 pts
- akiskemikinik31 pts
- buckwheatlike31 pts
- knickerbocker31 pts
- pickpocketism31 pts
- preearthquake31 pts
- shakespearize31 pts
- jeewhillikens30 pts
- journeyworker30 pts
- crookedbacked29 pts
- feinschmecker29 pts
- handkerchiefs29 pts
- influenzalike29 pts
- leatherjacket29 pts
- quakerishness29 pts
- stiffneckedly29 pts
- unrequickened29 pts
- wicketkeeping29 pts
- workwomanlike29 pts
- nickelization28 pts
- uncitizenlike28 pts
- unshipwrecked28 pts
- unsubjectlike28 pts
- checkerboards27 pts
- chinkerinchee27 pts
- chokecherries27 pts
- jellylikeness27 pts
- keratorrhexis27 pts
- neckerchieves27 pts
- shopkeeperish27 pts
- skeletonizing27 pts
- sketchability27 pts
- subbookkeeper27 pts
- yachtsmanlike27 pts
- basketweaving26 pts
- blanketmaking26 pts
- checkerbreast26 pts
- diamondbacked26 pts
- dimethylketol26 pts
- featherworker26 pts
- keraunography26 pts
- parchmentlike26 pts
- sabbathkeeper26 pts
- shopkeeperism26 pts
- spokesmanship26 pts
- turquoiselike26 pts
- unworkmanlike26 pts
- blanketflower25 pts
- butterflylike25 pts
- gemutlichkeit25 pts
- heartbrokenly25 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 7,767 words matching this pattern. The average length is 14 letters and the average Scrabble score is 25.9 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is joukerypawkery (40 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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