9-Letter Words With KN
- 112 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 9-Letter Words With KN
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 9-Letter Words With KN 112 words
How often does KN appear in nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 112 nine-letter words containing KN. They average 17.6 points, the best is JACKKNIFE (29 points) and 41.1% end in S.
- Total words
- 112
- Average Scrabble score
- 17.6
- out of 29 max
- Everyday words
- 13%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- S
- 41.1% of words
Most common last letters
- s 41.1%
- t 12.5%
- d 11.6%
Top vowel pairs
- ie11.6%
- ee6.3%
- ea4.5%
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 nine-letter word containing KN
j 8a 1c 3k 5k 5n 1i 1f 4e 1
J 8 + A 1 + C 3 + K 5 + K 5 + N 1 + I 1 + F 4 + E 1 = 29 points
- Double word
- 58 pts
- Triple word
- 87 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
jackknife
- nouna large knife with one or more folding blades
- nouna dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
- verbdive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife
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How many nine-letter words containing KN are there?
There are 112 nine-letter words containing 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 nine-letter word containing KN?
JACKKNIFE is worth 29 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are COCKNEYFY (26), KNOCKOFFS (25), QUICKNESS (24).
What are some common nine-letter words containing KN?
Everyday examples include KNOWLEDGE, THICKNESS, NICKNAMES, JACKKNIFE, KNOTTIEST, PENKNIVES, BREAKNECK, KNOWINGLY. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare nine-letter words containing KN score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include KNAVESHIP (21), KNIPHOFIA (21), KNOBSTICK (21), NICKNACKS (21). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.