Ending in K
32 words · highest scoring is backpack at 24 points
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About 8 Letter Words Ending in K
There are 32 eight letter words ending in K in our dictionary. The highest scoring is backpack at 24 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 32 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ASTERISK, FULLBACK, OVERTOOK 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. This list is also searched as words ending with K — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 8 Letter Words With K.
8 Letter Words Ending in K at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Ending in K
- backpack24
- paycheck24
- playback21
- textbook21
- bookmark20
- comeback20
- cookbook20
- drawback20
Common 8 Letter Words Ending in K
- asterisk12
- comeback20
- feedback20
- handbook18
- lipstick16
- overlook15
- playbook19
- teamwork17
8 Letter Words Ending in K by First Letter
- 8 Letter Words Starting With B Ending in K
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- 8 Letter Words Starting With H Ending in K
- 8 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in K
- 8 Letter Words Starting With O Ending in K
- 8 Letter Words Starting With P Ending in K
- 8 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in K
- 8 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in K
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- 8 Letter Words Starting With T Ending in K
- 8 Letter Words Starting With A Ending in K
- 8 Letter Words Starting With M Ending in K
- 8 Letter Words Starting With N Ending in K
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- 8 Letter Words Starting With Y Ending in K
8 Letter Words Ending in K Defined
- asteriskNoun · 12 points
- a symbol (*) used in text as a pointer to an annotation or footnote
- cookbookNoun · 20 points
- a book containing recipes and other information about the preparation and cooking of food
- fullbackNoun · 19 points
- (in certain team games) a player in a defensive position, playing at the side of the field in soccer and hockey and behind the other backs in rugby
- lipstickNoun · 16 points
- coloured cosmetic applied to the lips from a small solid stick
- overtookVerb · 15 points
- catch up with and pass while travelling in the same direction
- sidekickNoun · 19 points
- a person's assistant or close associate, especially one who has less authority than that person
8 Letter Words Ending in K: Questions
How many eight letter words ending in K are there?
There are 32 eight letter words ending in K in our dictionary, and 32 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words ending in K?
BACKPACK is the highest scoring option at 24 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words ending in K?
ASTERISK, FULLBACK, OVERTOOK are among the most familiar eight letter words ending in K. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words ending in 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.