8-Letter Words With K
Browse every 8-letter English word that includes the letter K. This targeted list combines exact length and letter constraints — the same filters available in our Pattern Finder — and shows Scrabble point scores for each entry.
Quick stats: 4,769 total words, 8-letter average length, 24.3-point mean score.
- Total words
- 4,769
- Avg length
- 8 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 24.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- jazzlike (37 pts)
- Longest word
- jazzlike (8 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 200(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 4,769 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. High-value letter density matters: roughly 200 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Suffix patterns such as -CK, -KE, -ED, -ACK appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise jazzlike (37 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 24.3 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.33, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Large lists pair well with the Pattern Finder: add exclusions or second constraints to carve study-sized subsets from the full dictionary count. About 100% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Average Scrabble value here is 24.3 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 24.3 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer JAZZLIKE, longest JAZZLIKE. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 4,769 matches.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- JAZZLIKE (8 letters, 37 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KOLKHOZY (8 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KAZACHKI (8 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KAZACHOK (8 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- SOVKHOZY (8 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- BARUKHZY (8 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KOKSAGYZ (8 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- WHIPJACK (8 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 4,769 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
8-letter words
- jazzlike37 pts
- kolkhozy31 pts
- kazachki30 pts
- kazachok30 pts
- sovkhozy30 pts
- barukhzy29 pts
- koksagyz29 pts
- whipjack29 pts
- highjack28 pts
- jezekite28 pts
- kazatsky28 pts
- khafajeh28 pts
- kuvaszok28 pts
- lazyback28 pts
- skyjacks28 pts
- zwieback28 pts
- buckjump27 pts
- hezekiah27 pts
- hokypoky27 pts
- jackfish27 pts
- jackshay27 pts
- kamikaze27 pts
- kevutzah27 pts
- shivzoku27 pts
- skipjack27 pts
- achakzai26 pts
- cowquake26 pts
- crackjaw26 pts
- flapjack26 pts
- flipjack26 pts
- khazenim26 pts
- kickback26 pts
- kujawiak26 pts
- pirozhki26 pts
- pirozhok26 pts
- quackery26 pts
- quackish26 pts
- shkotzim26 pts
- alkyloxy25 pts
- azoblack25 pts
- checkoff25 pts
- habakkuk25 pts
- hackmack25 pts
- hijacked25 pts
- huckmuck25 pts
- jackdaws25 pts
- jackhead25 pts
- jackweed25 pts
- jackwood25 pts
- jackyard25 pts
- jaywalks25 pts
- jimcrack25 pts
- jockeyed25 pts
- jokebook25 pts
- jumbucks25 pts
- jumprock25 pts
- kazatske25 pts
- kazatski25 pts
- kolkozes25 pts
- kyanized25 pts
- physicky25 pts
- pickwick25 pts
- quackism25 pts
- spitzkop25 pts
- squawked25 pts
- tzedakah25 pts
- waxworks25 pts
- zaddikim25 pts
- zikkurat25 pts
- zulkadah25 pts
- alkylize24 pts
- backachy24 pts
- backpack24 pts
- boychick24 pts
- chawbuck24 pts
- dowhacky24 pts
- equivoke24 pts
- hackwork24 pts
- hawkshaw24 pts
- hijacker24 pts
- hummocky24 pts
- jackbird24 pts
- jackshea24 pts
- jackstay24 pts
- jawbreak24 pts
- joystick24 pts
- kaffiyeh24 pts
- katalyze24 pts
- kazuhiro24 pts
- keffiyeh24 pts
- kibitzed24 pts
- kickoffs24 pts
- kickshaw24 pts
- knockoff24 pts
- kolhozes24 pts
- kyanizes24 pts
- lockjaws24 pts
- paycheck24 pts
- pickaxed24 pts
- pickback24 pts
- puffback24 pts
- quacking24 pts
- quakeful24 pts
- quakerly24 pts
- quaylike24 pts
- quicking24 pts
- quirkily24 pts
- quirkish24 pts
- quirksey24 pts
- squawker24 pts
- squawkie24 pts
- stickjaw24 pts
- tezkirah24 pts
- waxmaker24 pts
- yokozuna24 pts
- zelkovas24 pts
- zincking24 pts
- bakelize23 pts
- bazookas23 pts
- bluejack23 pts
- bootjack23 pts
- bouzouki23 pts
- boxmaker23 pts
- britzkas23 pts
- britzska23 pts
- cammocky23 pts
- chipmuck23 pts
- cokneyfy23 pts
- gadzooks23 pts
- hawkmoth23 pts
- hayshock23 pts
- humpback23 pts
- icequake23 pts
- jackboot23 pts
- jackpile23 pts
- jackpots23 pts
- jokingly23 pts
- junkyard23 pts
- kibitzer23 pts
- kibitzes23 pts
- kinkajou23 pts
- kjeldahl23 pts
- kommetje23 pts
- kumquats23 pts
- markazes23 pts
- mazelike23 pts
- mazourka23 pts
- mazurkas23 pts
- mimmocky23 pts
- monkeyfy23 pts
- namazlik23 pts
- oxpecker23 pts
- pickaxes23 pts
- pickfork23 pts
- pickwork23 pts
- quackier23 pts
- quakeric23 pts
- quickens23 pts
- quickest23 pts
- quickies23 pts
- quickset23 pts
- sitzmark23 pts
- skewback23 pts
- slapjack23 pts
- smokebox23 pts
- snapjack23 pts
- snipjack23 pts
- szopelka23 pts
- toktokje23 pts
- whikerby23 pts
- akazgine22 pts
- axmaking22 pts
- backcomb22 pts
- backflow22 pts
- backtack22 pts
- backwash22 pts
- bethwack22 pts
- blackfly22 pts
- boychiks22 pts
- buckwash22 pts
- bushwack22 pts
- chatchka22 pts
- chatchke22 pts
- chechako22 pts
- checkery22 pts
- checkrow22 pts
- chewbark22 pts
- chickery22 pts
- chickory22 pts
- chickwit22 pts
- chockful22 pts
- dabchick22 pts
- dipchick22 pts
- dobchick22 pts
- dopchick22 pts
- dummkopf22 pts
- dybbukim22 pts
- fishback22 pts
- flaxlike22 pts
- flyspeck22 pts
How to use this list
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from a general length list?
- This page filters by both exact word length and a required letter. For example, 5-letter words with Q excludes 4- and 6-letter entries, giving you a tighter list for Wordle-style constraints or rack-specific study.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 4,769 words matching this pattern. The average length is 8 letters and the average Scrabble score is 24.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is jazzlike (37 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 200 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.
- Can I find 8-letter words without K?
- Use the Pattern Finder with length set to 8 and "exclude letters" set to K to see words of that length that do not contain the letter.
- 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.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.