With K
204 words · highest scoring is hijacked at 25 points
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About 8 Letter Words With K
There are 204 eight letter words containing K in our dictionary. The highest scoring is hijacked at 25 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 204 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ALKALINE, HALLMARK, SHACKLES 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.
8 Letter Words With K at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With K
- hijacked25
- backpack24
- paycheck24
- jokingly23
- quickest23
- playback21
- textbook21
- workflow21
Common 8 Letter Words With K
- alkaline12
- bollocks16
- darkness13
- kerosene12
- makeover17
- provoked18
- spanking15
- trackers14
8 Letter Words With K Defined
- alkalineAdjective · 12 points
- having the properties of an alkali, or containing alkali; having a pH greater than 7
- buttocksNoun · 16 points
- either of the two round fleshy parts of the human body that form the bottom
- hallmarkNoun · 17 points
- a mark stamped on articles of gold, silver, or platinum by the British assay offices, certifying their standard of purity
- makeoverNoun · 17 points
- a complete transformation of the appearance of someone or something
- shacklesNoun · 17 points
- a pair of fetters connected together by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together
- takedownNoun · 16 points
- a wrestling manoeuvre in which an opponent is swiftly brought to the mat from a standing position
8 Letter Words With K: Questions
How many eight letter words containing K are there?
There are 204 eight letter words containing K in our dictionary, and 204 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing K?
HIJACKED is the highest scoring option at 25 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing K?
ALKALINE, HALLMARK, SHACKLES are among the most familiar eight letter words containing K. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing 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.