Words Containing LK
Browse every English word that contains the sequence LK. 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.
Data at a glance — 894 matches, 21.5 avg pts, 11.4 avg letters.
- Total words
- 894
- Avg length
- 11.4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 21.5 pts
- Highest scoring
- kolkhoznik (34 pts)
- Longest word
- hyperalkalinity (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 200(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 894 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 -ER, -NG, -NE, -ING — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is kolkhoznik at 34 points; the longest is hyperalkalinity (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 0.37, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
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.
Average Scrabble value here is 21.5 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer KOLKHOZNIK, longest HYPERALKALINITY. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 894 matches. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- KOLKHOZNIK (10 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- YAJNAVALKYA (11 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- HYPERALKALINITY (15 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHALKOGRAPHY (12 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- PHENYLKETONURIC (15 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HYPOALKALINITY (14 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- MILKSOPPISHNESS (15 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- OVERTALKATIVELY (15 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 894 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
12-letter words
- chalkography30 pts
- alkalinizing26 pts
- schmalkaldic26 pts
- walkingstick26 pts
- alkalization25 pts
- doppelkummel25 pts
- hypoalkaline24 pts
- nightwalking24 pts
- spacewalking24 pts
- alkalescency23 pts
- nightwalkers23 pts
- schoolkeeper23 pts
- spacewalkers23 pts
- dialkylamine22 pts
- floorwalkers22 pts
- sleepwalking22 pts
- alkahestical21 pts
- alkalifiable21 pts
- folkloristic21 pts
- sleepwalkers21 pts
- alkalescence20 pts
- alkalimetric20 pts
- alkaptonuric20 pts
- dealkylation20 pts
- standelwelks20 pts
- vegetoalkali20 pts
- alkaliferous19 pts
- analkalinity19 pts
- medialkaline19 pts
- nontalkative19 pts
- silkscreened19 pts
- streetwalker19 pts
- alkaptonuria18 pts
- deerstalking18 pts
- alkaligenous17 pts
- alkalinising17 pts
- deerstalkers17 pts
- alkalinities16 pts
- alkalisation16 pts
11-letter words
- yajnavalkya31 pts
- balkanizing27 pts
- chalkotheke27 pts
- chalkworker27 pts
- alkalizable26 pts
- muschelkalk26 pts
- alkalinized25 pts
- cakewalking25 pts
- diazoalkane25 pts
- alkalinizes24 pts
- bushwalking24 pts
- milksoppery24 pts
- milksoppish24 pts
- trackwalker24 pts
- chalkboards23 pts
- countryfolk23 pts
- overbulkily23 pts
- sheepwalker23 pts
- spacewalked23 pts
- alkalifying22 pts
- bulkheading22 pts
- chalkcutter22 pts
- cycloalkane22 pts
- milksopping22 pts
- nightwalker22 pts
- spacewalker22 pts
- stolkjaerre22 pts
- volkswagens22 pts
- camelkeeper21 pts
- floorwalker21 pts
- folkishness21 pts
- moonwalking21 pts
- nonbulkhead21 pts
- strawwalker21 pts
- talkatively21 pts
- unbalkingly21 pts
- alkahestica20 pts
- alkalimetry20 pts
- alkalometry20 pts
- folksinging20 pts
- gavelkinder20 pts
- hotelkeeper20 pts
- sleepwalker20 pts
- talkability20 pts
- aralkylated19 pts
- foretalking19 pts
- gentlefolks19 pts
- goalkeeping19 pts
- hulkingness19 pts
- volkslieder19 pts
- alkanethiol18 pts
- folklorists18 pts
- goalkeepers18 pts
- untalkative18 pts
- alkalescent17 pts
- alkalimeter17 pts
- alkalisable17 pts
- silkscreens17 pts
- stallkeeper17 pts
- subalkaline17 pts
- alkalinised16 pts
- deerstalker16 pts
- nonalkaloid16 pts
- alkalinuria15 pts
- antalkalies15 pts
- antalkaline15 pts
- unsulkiness15 pts
10-letter words
- kolkhoznik34 pts
- jaywalking28 pts
- jaywalkers27 pts
- balkanized26 pts
- alkalizing24 pts
- cakewalked24 pts
- dealkalize24 pts
- getmjlkost24 pts
- alkalinize23 pts
- alkalizate23 pts
- cakewalker23 pts
- fisherfolk23 pts
- jailkeeper23 pts
- talkworthy23 pts
- bechalking22 pts
- chalkboard22 pts
- chalkstony22 pts
- milkfishes22 pts
- shopwalker22 pts
- skulkingly22 pts
- womenfolks22 pts
- bulkheaded21 pts
- matchstalk21 pts
- pipewalker21 pts
- silkworker21 pts
- spacewalks21 pts
- volkswagen21 pts
- welkinlike21 pts
- alkatively20 pts
- boardwalks20 pts
- folklorish20 pts
- graymalkin20 pts
- herrenvolk20 pts
- milksopism20 pts
- silkflower20 pts
- tallywalka20 pts
- wheatstalk20 pts
- wirewalker20 pts
- alkahestic19 pts
- alkylamine19 pts
- alkylamino19 pts
- chalkiness19 pts
- chalkstone19 pts
- crosswalks19 pts
- folklorism19 pts
- folkmooter19 pts
- moonwalker19 pts
- plainsfolk19 pts
- ropewalker19 pts
- semibalked19 pts
- tribesfolk19 pts
- unwalkable19 pts
- walkmiller19 pts
- alkalified18 pts
- alkylating18 pts
- alkylidene18 pts
- buttermilk18 pts
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- 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 894 words matching this pattern. The average length is 11.4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 21.5 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is kolkhoznik (34 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.
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- 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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- 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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