3-Letter Words Starting With K
Every 3-letter word in our dictionary that begins with K. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with K” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
Data at a glance — 60 matches, 8.5 avg pts, 3 avg letters.
- Total words
- 60
- Avg length
- 3 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 8.5 pts
- Highest scoring
- kaj (14 pts)
- Longest word
- kaj (3 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 60(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 60 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Among these entries, 60 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Suffix patterns such as -AB, -AE, -AF, -KAB appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise kaj (14 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 8.5 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.35, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. About 100% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Average Scrabble value here is 8.5 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 8.5 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- KAJ (3 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KEX (3 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KPH (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KGF (3 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KPC (3 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KYD (3 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KAF (3 letters, 10 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KAW (3 letters, 10 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
3-letter words
- kaj14 pts
- kex14 pts
- kph12 pts
- kgf11 pts
- kpc11 pts
- kyd11 pts
- kaf10 pts
- kaw10 pts
- kay10 pts
- kef10 pts
- key10 pts
- kha10 pts
- khi10 pts
- khu10 pts
- kif10 pts
- kye10 pts
- kyl10 pts
- kyu10 pts
- kab9 pts
- kam9 pts
- keb9 pts
- kep9 pts
- kim9 pts
- kip9 pts
- kob9 pts
- kop9 pts
- ked8 pts
- keg8 pts
- kgr8 pts
- kid8 pts
- kae7 pts
- kai7 pts
- kal7 pts
- kan7 pts
- kas7 pts
- kat7 pts
- kea7 pts
- kee7 pts
- ken7 pts
- ker7 pts
- ket7 pts
- kie7 pts
- kil7 pts
- kin7 pts
- kit7 pts
- kln7 pts
- koa7 pts
- koi7 pts
- kol7 pts
- kon7 pts
- kor7 pts
- kos7 pts
- kou7 pts
- kra7 pts
- krs7 pts
- kru7 pts
- ksi7 pts
- kua7 pts
- kue7 pts
- kui7 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from “words starting with”?
- The general starting-with hub includes every length. This page locks word size (e.g. only 5-letter words starting with S), which matches Wordle and crossword slots more closely.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 60 words matching this pattern. The average length is 3 letters and the average Scrabble score is 8.5 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is kaj (14 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 60 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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