Words That Start With KN

Q: How many words that start with KN are there?

There are 342 words that start with KN in our combined English word list. The most common length is 8 letters, with 74 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring word that starts with KN?

KNICKERBOCKERS is worth 32 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are KNICKKNACKS (31), KNICKERBOCKER (31), KNICKKNACK (30).

Q: What are some common words that start with KN?

Everyday examples include KNOWLEDGE , KNOW , KNEW , KNOWN , KNOCK , KNEE , KNIFE , KNIGHT . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word that starts with KN?

KNOWLEDGEABLENESSES has 19 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, KNOWLEDGEABLE (13 letters) is the longest common one.

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How common is KN at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 342 words that start with KN. Most are 8 letters long, they average 16.4 points, the best is KNICKERBOCKERS (32 points) and 37.4% end in S.

Total words: 342
Most common length: 8 letters; 74 words
Average Scrabble score: 16.4; out of 32 max
Longest word: KNOWLEDGEABLENESSES; 19 letters
Most common ending: S; 37.4% of words

Words by length

4 letters13
5 letters33
6 letters35
7 letters51
8 letters74
9 letters55
10 letters33
11 letters18
12 letters12
13 letters8
14 letters5
15 letters1
16 letters1
17 letters1
18 letters1
19 letters1

Most common last letters

s 37.4%
d 10.8%
r 9.9%

Top vowel pairs

ie9.4%
ee9.1%
ea6.4%

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

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Highest-scoring word that starts with KN

k ₅n ₁i ₁c ₃k ₅e ₁r ₁b ₃o ₁c ₃k ₅e ₁r ₁s ₁

K 5 + N 1 + I 1 + C 3 + K 5 + E 1 + R 1 + B 3 + O 1 + C 3 + K 5 + E 1 + R 1 + S 1 = 32 points

Double word: 64 pts
Triple word: 96 pts

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

knickerbockers

noun(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

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How many words that start with KN are there?

There are 342 words that start with KN in our combined English word list. The most common length is 8 letters, with 74 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word that starts with KN?

KNICKERBOCKERS is worth 32 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are KNICKKNACKS (31), KNICKERBOCKER (31), KNICKKNACK (30).

What are some common words that start with KN?

Everyday examples include KNOWLEDGE, KNOW, KNEW, KNOWN, KNOCK, KNEE, KNIFE, KNIGHT. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with KN?

KNOWLEDGEABLENESSES has 19 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, KNOWLEDGEABLE (13 letters) is the longest common one.