Words Containing KS
Browse every English word that contains the sequence KS. 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 — 1,767 matches, 23.5 avg pts, 11.7 avg letters.
- Total words
- 1,767
- Avg length
- 11.7 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 23.5 pts
- Highest scoring
- czechoslovaks (36 pts)
- Longest word
- unquicksilvered (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 200(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 1,767 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 200 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Suffix patterns such as -KS, -NG, -ER, -CKS appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise czechoslovaks (36 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 23.5 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.29, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
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Strategy & study tips
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Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- CZECHOSLOVAKS (13 letters, 36 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUICKSILVERISH (14 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- UNQUICKSILVERED (15 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUICKSILVERING (14 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CRACKERJACKS (12 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- QUICKSILVERY (12 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PECKSNIFFIANISM (15 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KNICKKNACKS (11 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 1,767 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
- czechoslovaks36 pts
- backscratcher28 pts
- backspacefile28 pts
- backstitching27 pts
- backswordsman27 pts
- blacksmithing27 pts
- kshatriyahood27 pts
- backstretches26 pts
- brinksmanship26 pts
- sticksmanship26 pts
- tiddledywinks26 pts
- backspringing25 pts
- thanksgivings25 pts
- backscattered24 pts
- electroshocks24 pts
- milksoppiness23 pts
- spindleshanks23 pts
- booksellerish22 pts
- lickspittling22 pts
- booksellerism21 pts
- pranksomeness21 pts
- internetworks20 pts
- silkscreening20 pts
12-letter words
- crackerjacks33 pts
- quicksilvery33 pts
- pecksniffery29 pts
- quarterbacks29 pts
- checksumming28 pts
- jacksonville28 pts
- pecksniffism28 pts
- quarterdecks28 pts
- steeplejacks27 pts
- backstitched26 pts
- backswordman26 pts
- backswordmen26 pts
- locksmithery26 pts
- pecksniffian26 pts
- thickskulled26 pts
- weathercocks26 pts
- apparatchiks25 pts
- backslapping25 pts
- backsplicing25 pts
- backstabbing25 pts
- backstitches25 pts
- backstopping25 pts
- backstrapped25 pts
- backstroking25 pts
- backswording25 pts
- marksmanship25 pts
- rijksdaalder25 pts
- subclerkship25 pts
- yellowshanks25 pts
- backslappers24 pts
- blackshirted24 pts
- corkscrewing24 pts
- diamondbacks24 pts
- hookswinging24 pts
- locksmithing24 pts
- thanksgiving24 pts
- trackshifter24 pts
- yorkshireism24 pts
- yorkshireman24 pts
- fiddlesticks23 pts
- shuttlecocks23 pts
- backscatters22 pts
- backstromite22 pts
- paddockstone22 pts
- paddockstool22 pts
- picksomeness22 pts
- candlesticks21 pts
- leathernecks21 pts
- cocksureness20 pts
- specksioneer20 pts
- standelwelks20 pts
- crooksterned19 pts
- darksomeness19 pts
- silkscreened19 pts
- trickstering19 pts
- workstations19 pts
- countersinks18 pts
11-letter words
- knickknacks31 pts
- jinrickshaw30 pts
- hucksterize29 pts
- quacksalver29 pts
- quicksilver29 pts
- lumberjacks28 pts
- checksummed27 pts
- switchbacks27 pts
- backswimmer26 pts
- cockscombed26 pts
- thwackstave26 pts
- bleachworks25 pts
- deckswabber25 pts
- pocketbooks25 pts
- rockskipper25 pts
- treckschuyt25 pts
- backslapped24 pts
- backspacing24 pts
- backspliced24 pts
- backstabbed24 pts
- backstopped24 pts
- backstretch24 pts
- backstroked24 pts
- bakshishing24 pts
- blacksmiths24 pts
- buckskinned24 pts
- canvasbacks24 pts
- cocksparrow24 pts
- copperworks24 pts
- hammerlocks24 pts
- milksoppery24 pts
- milksoppish24 pts
- sharksucker24 pts
- aftershocks23 pts
- backscraper23 pts
- backslapper23 pts
- backstabber23 pts
- backstrokes23 pts
- baksheeshes23 pts
- bookshelves23 pts
- candlewicks23 pts
- checkstring23 pts
- corkscrewed23 pts
- crankshafts23 pts
- koeksotenok23 pts
- nobackspace23 pts
- promptbooks23 pts
- rijksdaaler23 pts
- smokestacks23 pts
- starchworks23 pts
- tiddlywinks23 pts
- backslashes22 pts
- cocksuredom22 pts
- hickscorner22 pts
- hucksterism22 pts
- milksopping22 pts
- reichsmarks22 pts
- schoolbooks22 pts
- thanksgiver22 pts
- volkswagens22 pts
- backscatter21 pts
- backslidden21 pts
- backsliding21 pts
- backspierer21 pts
- badderlocks21 pts
- broomsticks21 pts
- cocksureism21 pts
- donnybrooks21 pts
- hucksterage21 pts
- huckstering21 pts
- meadowlarks21 pts
- packsaddles21 pts
- rubbernecks21 pts
- subtacksman21 pts
- subtacksmen21 pts
- upperstocks21 pts
- backsetting20 pts
- backsliders20 pts
- boilerworks20 pts
- breastworks20 pts
- clarksville20 pts
- folksinging20 pts
- heartbreaks20 pts
- hucksteress20 pts
- masterworks20 pts
- shaksperean20 pts
- shaksperian20 pts
- spondulicks20 pts
- subnetworks20 pts
- wikstroemia20 pts
- alpenstocks19 pts
- backsettler19 pts
- bottlenecks19 pts
- bricksetter19 pts
- gentlefolks19 pts
- goldenlocks19 pts
- inkstandish19 pts
- lickspittle19 pts
- motortrucks19 pts
- mountebanks19 pts
- rickstaddle19 pts
- rollicksome19 pts
- volkslieder19 pts
- bookselling18 pts
- soundtracks18 pts
- tenterhooks18 pts
- underclerks18 pts
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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 1,767 words matching this pattern. The average length is 11.7 letters and the average Scrabble score is 23.5 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is czechoslovaks (36 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.
- 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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