Words Containing KK
Browse every English word that contains the sequence KK. Knowing words with rare letter combinations — especially Q, X, Z, and digraphs like TH, CH, and SH — is a key strategy for scoring big in Scrabble and Words with Friends.
Data at a glance — 132 matches, 19.8 avg pts, 7.7 avg letters.
- Total words
- 132
- Avg length
- 7.7 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 19.8 pts
- Highest scoring
- knickknackatory (38 pts)
- Longest word
- knickknackatory (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 132(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 132 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. This list includes 132 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Common endings in this list include -ER, -KA, -ED, -KER — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is knickknackatory at 38 points. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. With a vowel ratio of 0.35, 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
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.
Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Average Scrabble value here is 19.8 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- KNICKKNACKATORY (15 letters, 38 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KNICKKNACKERY (13 letters, 36 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KNICKKNACKISH (13 letters, 36 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KNICKKNACKY (11 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KNICKKNACKED (12 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KNICKKNACKET (12 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- JACKKNIFING (11 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KNICKKNACKS (11 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
15-letter words
13-letter words
12-letter words
11-letter words
10-letter words
9-letter words
8-letter words
- habakkuk25 pts
- zikkurat25 pts
- halukkah22 pts
- hanukkah22 pts
- hiyakkin22 pts
- kodakked22 pts
- angekkok21 pts
- chukkars21 pts
- chukkers21 pts
- schokker21 pts
- bikkurim20 pts
- bookkeep20 pts
- dayakker20 pts
- darbukka19 pts
- derbukka19 pts
- nikkudim19 pts
- sukkenye19 pts
- takkanah19 pts
- gekkonid18 pts
- akkadian17 pts
- akkadist17 pts
- gekkones17 pts
- trekking17 pts
- steekkan16 pts
- trekkers16 pts
7-letter words
6-letter words
- quokka23 pts
- zakkeu23 pts
- kakkak22 pts
- bhikku19 pts
- brekky19 pts
- chukka19 pts
- dukkha18 pts
- kolkka18 pts
- yakked18 pts
- yukked18 pts
- dikkop17 pts
- fokker17 pts
- sukkah17 pts
- wakken17 pts
- yakker17 pts
- yukkel17 pts
- markka16 pts
- sikkim16 pts
- dekkos15 pts
- dukker15 pts
- nikkud15 pts
- enukki14 pts
- lekker14 pts
- likker14 pts
- nekkar14 pts
- sakkoi14 pts
- sakkos14 pts
- tankka14 pts
- tekken14 pts
- tikker14 pts
- tikkun14 pts
5-letter words
4-letter words
How to use this list
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I find words with a specific letter sequence?
- Use the Pattern Finder "contains" field or browse our words-containing pages. Enter any substring (e.g. QU, TH, XYZ) to see all dictionary matches with Scrabble scores.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 132 words matching this pattern. The average length is 7.7 letters and the average Scrabble score is 19.8 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is knickknackatory (38 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 132 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.
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- 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.
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- 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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