Starting With KN
5 words · highest scoring is knocking at 19 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With KN
There are 5 eight letter words starting with KN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is knocking at 19 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — KNEELING, KNITTING, KNOCKOUT 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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8 Letter Words Starting With KN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With KN
- knocking19
- knockout18
- knuckles18
- kneeling13
- knitting13
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With KN
- kneeling13
- knitting13
- knocking19
- knockout18
- knuckles18
8 Letter Words Starting With KN by Last Letter
8 Letter Words Starting With KN Defined
- kneelingVerb · 13 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
- knittingNoun · 13 points
- the craft or action of knitting
- knockingVerb · 19 points
- strike a surface noisily to attract attention, especially when waiting to be let in through a door
- knockoutNoun · 18 points
- an act of knocking someone out, especially in boxing
- knucklesNoun · 18 points
- a part of a finger at a joint where the bone is near the surface, especially where the finger joins the hand
8 Letter Words Starting With KN: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with KN are there?
There are 5 eight letter words starting with KN in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with KN?
KNOCKING is the highest scoring option at 19 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with KN?
KNEELING, KNITTING, KNOCKOUT are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with KN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight 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.