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9-Letter Words Starting With KNIF

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All 9-Letter Words Starting With KNIF 3 words

How common is KNIF at the start of nine-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 3 nine-letter words that start with KNIF. They average 17.3 points and the best is KNIFELIKE (20 points).

Total words
3
Average Scrabble score
17.3
out of 20 max
Everyday words
0%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
E
33.3% of words

Most common last letters

  • e 33.3%
  • s 33.3%
  • t 33.3%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with KNIF

k 5n 1i 1f 4e 1l 1i 1k 5e 1

K 5 + N 1 + I 1 + F 4 + E 1 + L 1 + I 1 + K 5 + E 1 = 20 points

Double word
40 pts
Triple word
60 pts

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

knifelike

  1. adjectivecutting or able to cut as if with a knife
  2. adjectivehaving or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions“an acute observer of politics and politicians”
  3. adjectivepainful as if caused by a sharp instrument“a cutting wind”
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How many nine-letter words that start with KNIF are there?

There are 3 nine-letter words that start with KNIF 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 nine-letter word that starts with KNIF?

KNIFELIKE is worth 20 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are KNIFELESS (16), KNIFEREST (16).

Which rare nine-letter words that start with KNIF score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include KNIFELIKE (20), KNIFELESS (16), KNIFEREST (16). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.