Starting With KE
3 words · highest scoring is key at 10 points
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About 3 Letter Words Starting With KE
There are 3 three letter words starting with KE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is key at 10 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — KEG, KEN, KEY among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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3 Letter Words Starting With KE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words Starting With KE
- key10
- keg8
- ken7
Common 3 Letter Words Starting With KE
- keg8
- ken7
- key10
3 Letter Words Starting With KE by Last Letter
3 Letter Words Starting With KE Defined
- kegNoun · 8 points
- a small barrel, especially one of less than 10 gallons or (in the US) 30 gallons
- kenNoun · 7 points
- one's range of knowledge or understanding
- keyNoun · 10 points
- a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock, which is inserted into a lock and turned to open or close it
3 Letter Words Starting With KE: Questions
How many three letter words starting with KE are there?
There are 3 three letter words starting with KE in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words starting with KE?
KEY is the highest scoring option at 10 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words starting with KE?
KEG, KEN, KEY are among the most familiar three letter words starting with KE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words starting with KE valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.