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8-Letter Words Starting With KAL

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All 8-Letter Words Starting With KAL 13 words

How common is KAL at the start of eight-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 13 eight-letter words that start with KAL. They average 15.1 points, the best is KALEWIFE (18 points) and 30.8% end in E.

Total words
13
Average Scrabble score
15.1
out of 18 max
Everyday words
0%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
E
30.8% of words

Most common last letters

  • e 30.8%
  • a 15.4%
  • n 15.4%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with KAL

k 5a 1l 1e 1w 4i 1f 4e 1

K 5 + A 1 + L 1 + E 1 + W 4 + I 1 + F 4 + E 1 = 18 points

Double word
36 pts
Triple word
54 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

kalewife

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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How many eight-letter words that start with KAL are there?

There are 13 eight-letter words that start with KAL in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with KAL?

KALEWIFE is worth 18 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are KALOTYPE (17), KALYPTRA (17), KALEYARD (16).

Which rare eight-letter words that start with KAL score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include KALEWIFE (18), KALOTYPE (17), KALYPTRA (17), KALIMBAS (16). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.