6 Letter Words Starting With K
Need six-letter words beginning with K? Here are all 496 from the Collins dictionary, with kolkoz (23 pts) topping the table on points.
6 Letter Words Starting With K
About These 6-Letter Words
Below are all 496 six-letter words beginning with K from the Collins dictionary. Having them in one place saves time when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is kolkoz at 23. Other high scorers include khazen (22), khazis (22), and klutzy (22). Because every word is exactly six letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
How these words break down
Out of 496 words, 19 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 44 end in -ED and 34 end in -ES, and 105 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 275 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 275 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
By default the words are ranked by points; switch to A-Z or Z-A with the buttons above, or filter by your letters using the finder.
Common Prefixes Starting With K
Many six letter words that begin with K share common two-letter or three-letter openings. Recognising these patterns speeds up your solve rate in Wordle and your rack scanning in Scrabble. Watch for familiar prefixes that combine K with common vowels.
Vowel Patterns After K
The letter immediately after K is usually a vowel. Scan the 496-word list and you will see A, E, I, O, and U showing up far more often in slot two than consonants do. This is useful for predicting Wordle answers when K is confirmed in slot one and you are testing vowels.
Memorable Word Families
Group six letter K-words by meaning to remember them. Sample from this page: KAFFIR, KALMIA, KEBOBS, KENNED, KENTIA, KERBED, KETOSE, KINARA, KINDLE, KNAWES, KOSMOS, KUGELS. Learning them in groups rather than individually sticks better.
FAQs - 6 Letter Words Starting with K
Easiest 6-letter K words to spell?
The common-use list above shows the most familiar options. These are the easiest to spell because you already use them regularly.
Hardest 6-letter K words?
The rare end of the list contains words that are valid but unusual. Verify in the dictionary before using them in a game.
Can I use this list for Word Hurdle?
Yes. Word Hurdle uses six letter words and is the most popular Wordle variant at that length. Any word on this page is a candidate.
What 6-letter K words have double letters?
About a third of six letter words contain a repeated letter somewhere. Browse the sample list and you will spot several.
Are these words valid in Words With Friends?
Not all of them. Switch the dictionary on the finder to see which specific words are legal in WWF.