Starting With K
430 words, 41 of them common · highest scoring is karzy at 21 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With K
There are 430 five letter words starting with K in our dictionary. The highest scoring is karzy at 21 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 41 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — KANJI, KILOS, KNELT 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.
For a wider net, try 5 Letter Words With K or Words Starting With K, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words Starting With K at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With K
- karzy21
- khazi21
- khoja19
- kudzu19
- kylix19
- kanzu18
- karez18
- kazis18
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With K
- kanji16
- kebab13
- kicks15
- kinds10
- kitty12
- kneel9
- knock15
- koala9
5 Letter Words Starting With K by Last Letter
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in S
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in E
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in A
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in I
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in L
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in Y
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in T
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in K
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in R
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in H
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in N
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in O
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in G
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in D
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in U
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in M
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in B
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in P
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in F
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in Z
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in W
- 5 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in X
5 Letter Words Starting With K Defined
- kanjiNoun · 16 points
- a system of Japanese writing using Chinese characters, used primarily for content words
- keepsVerb · 11 points
- have or retain possession of
- kilosNoun · 9 points
- a kilogram
- kittyNoun · 12 points
- a fund of money for communal use, made up of contributions from a group of people
- kneltVerb · 9 points
- be in or assume a position in which the body is supported by a knee or the knees, as when praying or showing submission
- knowsVerb · 12 points
- be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
5 Letter Words Starting With K: Questions
How many five letter words starting with K are there?
There are 430 five letter words starting with K in our dictionary, and 41 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with K?
KARZY is the highest scoring option at 21 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with K?
KANJI, KILOS, KNELT are among the most familiar five letter words starting with K. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with K 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.