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8-Letter Words Starting With KN

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Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With KN

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 8-Letter Words Starting With KN 74 words

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

Our combined English word list has 74 eight-letter words that start with KN. They average 15.9 points, the best is KNOCKOFF (24 points) and 35.1% end in S.

Total words
74
Average Scrabble score
15.9
out of 24 max
Everyday words
20%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
35.1% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 35.1%
  • g 17.6%
  • r 13.5%

Top vowel pairs

  • ee14.9%
  • ie12.2%
  • ea5.4%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with KN

k 5n 1o 1c 3k 5o 1f 4f 4

K 5 + N 1 + O 1 + C 3 + K 5 + O 1 + F 4 + F 4 = 24 points

Double word
48 pts
Triple word
72 pts

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

knockoff

  1. nounan unauthorized copy or imitation
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How many eight-letter words that start with KN are there?

There are 74 eight-letter words that start with KN 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 KN?

KNOCKOFF is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are KNEEJERK (23), KNACKERY (21), KNACKISH (21).

What are some common eight-letter words that start with KN?

Everyday examples include KNOCKING, KNOTTIER, KNOCKOUT, KNAPSACK, KNOBBIER, KNOTTING, KNOWABLE, KNITTING. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

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

Uncommon but valid choices include KNEEJERK (23), KNACKERY (21), KNACKISH (21), KNOWHOWS (21). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.