Starting With KN
6 words · highest scoring is knew at 11 points
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About 4 Letter Words Starting With KN
There are 6 four letter words starting with KN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is knew at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — KNEE, KNIT, KNOT 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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4 Letter Words Starting With KN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 4 Letter Words Starting With KN
- knew11
- know11
- knob10
- knee8
- knit8
- knot8
Common 4 Letter Words Starting With KN
- knee8
- knew11
- knit8
- knob10
- knot8
- know11
4 Letter Words Starting With KN by Last Letter
4 Letter Words Starting With KN Defined
- kneeNoun · 8 points
- the joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans
- knewVerb · 11 points
- be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
- knitVerb · 8 points
- make (a garment, blanket, etc.) by interlocking loops of wool or other yarn with knitting needles or on a machine
- knobNoun · 10 points
- a rounded lump or ball, especially at the end or on the surface of something
- knotNoun · 8 points
- a small, relatively short-billed sandpiper, with a reddish-brown or blackish breast in the breeding season
- knowVerb · 11 points
- be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
4 Letter Words Starting With KN: Questions
How many four letter words starting with KN are there?
There are 6 four letter words starting with KN in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among four letter words starting with KN?
KNEW is the highest scoring option at 11 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common four letter words starting with KN?
KNEE, KNIT, KNOT are among the most familiar four letter words starting with KN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these four letter words starting with KN 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.