With KN
14 words · highest scoring is knack at 15 points
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About 5 Letter Words With KN
There are 14 five letter words containing KN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is knack at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 14 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — KNACK, KNEEL, KNOCK 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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5 Letter Words With KN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With KN
- knack15
- knock15
- knave12
- knife12
- known12
- knows12
- knobs11
- knead10
Common 5 Letter Words With KN
- knack15
- knave12
- kneed10
- knees9
- knife12
- knobs11
- knoll9
- known12
5 Letter Words With KN Defined
- knackNoun · 15 points
- an acquired or natural skill at doing something
- kneadVerb · 10 points
- work (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands
- kneelVerb · 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
- knifeNoun · 12 points
- an instrument composed of a blade fixed into a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon
- knockVerb · 15 points
- strike a surface noisily to attract attention, especially when waiting to be let in through a door
- knotsVerb · 9 points
- fasten with a knot
5 Letter Words With KN: Questions
How many five letter words containing KN are there?
There are 14 five letter words containing KN in our dictionary, and 14 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing KN?
KNACK is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing KN?
KNACK, KNEEL, KNOCK are among the most familiar five letter words containing KN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing 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.