Words Starting With KH
Browse every English word that starts with the letter KH. This list is sourced from a 350 000-word dictionary and includes Scrabble-valid entries with their point scores. Use the full Word Unscrambler to filter by length, ending, or tile combination.
Below is a snapshot of 143 dictionary matches (143 shown), averaging 6.8 letters and 17 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 143
- Avg length
- 6.8 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 17 pts
- Highest scoring
- khwarazmian (32 pts)
- Longest word
- khwarazmian (11 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 143(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 143 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Among these entries, 143 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Watch for recurring suffixes like -AN, -AR, -AH, -ATE when planning hooks and parallel plays. Shared prefixes like KH, KHA, KHE, KHI cluster in this list — useful when you need to open a specific row or column. Top scorer: khwarazmian (32 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 17 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. 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
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. 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. Anchor words: highest scorer KHWARAZMIAN, longest KHWARAZMIAN. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 143 matches. Average Scrabble value here is 17 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.
- KHWARAZMIAN (11 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KHRUSHCHEV (10 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KHAFAJEH (8 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- KHAKANSHIP (10 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KHAZENIM (8 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KHEVZUR (7 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KHAZARIAN (9 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KHAKILIKE (9 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
Word list
11-letter words
10-letter words
9-letter words
8-letter words
7-letter words
- khevzur26 pts
- khakham23 pts
- khazens23 pts
- khalkha21 pts
- khanjar21 pts
- khanjee21 pts
- khankah21 pts
- khirkah21 pts
- khakied19 pts
- khepesh19 pts
- khutbah19 pts
- khedahs18 pts
- khediva18 pts
- khedive18 pts
- khokani18 pts
- khubber18 pts
- khussak18 pts
- khahoon17 pts
- khalifa17 pts
- khalifs17 pts
- khalsah17 pts
- kharwar17 pts
- khlysti17 pts
- khaddar16 pts
- khamsin16 pts
- khanate14 pts
- khellin14 pts
- khesari14 pts
- khotana14 pts
6-letter words
- khojah23 pts
- khazar22 pts
- khazen22 pts
- khodja21 pts
- khajur20 pts
- kharaj20 pts
- khaiki17 pts
- khakis17 pts
- khedah17 pts
- khirka17 pts
- khalif16 pts
- kharif16 pts
- kharwa16 pts
- khayal16 pts
- khivan16 pts
- khowar16 pts
- khamal15 pts
- khamti15 pts
- khanum15 pts
- khatib15 pts
- khutba15 pts
- khadis14 pts
- khanda14 pts
- khanga14 pts
- khedas14 pts
- khulda14 pts
- khalal13 pts
- khalat13 pts
- khalsa13 pts
- kharia13 pts
- kharua13 pts
- khatin13 pts
- khatri13 pts
- khatti13 pts
- khella13 pts
- khilat13 pts
- khitan13 pts
- khotan13 pts
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to use this list
Filter this list mentally by Scrabble score when you have a tight board spot — words averaging 17 points offer a baseline for acceptable plays.
Related searches
Players who viewed this list also explore: Word Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Daily Puzzle Hints, Word Unscrambler, Anagram Solver, Scrabble Score Calculator. Follow the links for adjacent patterns, tools, and per-word score pages.
Frequently asked questions
- Why do starting letters matter in Scrabble?
- Knowing words that start with a specific letter helps you plan plays when certain tiles are already on the board, when you need to hook onto an existing word, or when you want to open a specific row or column.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 143 words matching this pattern. The average length is 6.8 letters and the average Scrabble score is 17 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is khwarazmian (32 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 143 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.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.