Words With K
K scores 5 points in Scrabble — one of the highest-value tiles you'll draw regularly. Unlike Q and Z, K is very playable because KA and KI give you two valid 2-letter words, making parallel plays easy. Knowing your short K words (KA, KI, KEG, KEY) and high-impact longer plays (KNACK, KAYAK, KHAKI, KLUTZ) turns K from a liability into a consistent scorer.
Short K Words — 2 and 3 Letters
KA and KI are the two valid 2-letter Scrabble words with K — both score 7 points. Three-letter K words give you many options for tight board positions, especially KEG, KEY, KIN, KIT, and KEX (14 pts — the highest-scoring 3-letter K word).
High-Scoring K Words — 5 to 7 Letters
K Words by Game
Wordle K Words
5-letter K Wordle answers include KNACK, KNIFE, KNOCK, KNOWN, KAYAK, KHAKI, KINKY, KARMA, and words with K in the middle or end: BRAKE, CHALK, DRINK, FLANK, PLANK, SHARK, SPEAK, STANK, TRACK, WRECK. K is a good early-guess letter since it appears often.
Scrabble K Plays
K scores 5 points. KA and KI are your 2-letter anchors (7 pts each). KEX scores 14 pts in just 3 letters. KAYAK (14 pts), KHAKI (14 pts), KNACK (13 pts), and KLUTZ (16 pts) are strong 5-letter plays. K on a Triple Letter Square adds 15 points.
Words With Friends K
K is worth 5 points in WWF as well. KAYAK (16 pts), KNACK (15 pts), and KAZOO (16 pts) are great WWF plays. KA (7 pts) and KI (7 pts) remain valid short plays. KHAKI becomes even stronger on WWF's different premium square layout.
Crossword K Answers
Common K crossword answers: KNACK (natural talent), KARMA (cause and effect), KHAKI (beige color), KAYAK (paddled boat), KOALA (Australian marsupial), KUDOS (praise), KNOLL (small hill), KEBAB (skewered meat). These appear frequently as crossword fill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What 2-letter words with K are valid in Scrabble?
KA and KI are both valid Scrabble words. KA refers to the spiritual self in ancient Egyptian belief; KI refers to the vital force in Japanese philosophy. Both score 7 points. They are the only 2-letter K words and are essential for making parallel plays with the K tile.
What are the highest-scoring K words in Scrabble?
KEX (14 pts) is the best 3-letter K play. Among 5-letter words: KLUTZ (16 pts), KAYAK (14 pts), KHAKI (14 pts), KAZOO (14 pts), and KNACK (13 pts) score excellently. K on a Triple Letter Score adds 15 points from just that one tile.
What 5-letter words with K work in Wordle?
Strong 5-letter K Wordle words: KNACK, KNIFE, KNOCK, KNOWN, KAYAK, KHAKI, KINKY, KARMA, KOALA. K also appears in many ending positions: BREAK, CHALK, DRINK, FRANK, PLANK, SHARK, SPEAK, TRACK. K is one of the more common consonants in 5-letter Wordle answers.
Is KA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. KA is valid in both the TWL and SOWPODS Scrabble dictionaries and in Words With Friends. It means the spiritual self or vital force in ancient Egyptian belief. It scores 7 points. Along with KI, these are the only 2-letter K words in Scrabble.
How much is K worth in Scrabble?
K is worth 5 points in Scrabble, making it one of the higher-value tiles you'll draw regularly. There is only 1 K tile in a standard set. Unlike Q and Z (which have no easy short words), K has KA and KI as valid 2-letter plays, making it significantly easier to score with.