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5-Letter Words Starting With KIL

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With KIL

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

All 5-Letter Words Starting With KIL 8 words

How common is KIL at the start of five-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 8 five-letter words that start with KIL. They average 10.3 points and the best is KILEY (12 points).

Total words
8
Average Scrabble score
10.3
out of 12 max
Everyday words
50%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
62.5% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 62.5%
  • y 25%
  • m 12.5%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with KIL

k 5i 1l 1e 1y 4

K 5 + I 1 + L 1 + E 1 + Y 4 = 12 points

Double word
24 pts
Triple word
36 pts

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

kiley

  1. nounan Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex
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How many five-letter words that start with KIL are there?

There are 8 five-letter words that start with KIL 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 five-letter word that starts with KIL?

KILEY is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are KILTY (12), KILIM (11), KILPS (11).

What are some common five-letter words that start with KIL?

Everyday examples include KILLS, KILOS, KILNS, KILTS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare five-letter words that start with KIL score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include KILEY (12), KILTY (12), KILIM (11), KILPS (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.