Words that start with KN

There are 221 words that start with KN in our word list, and 31 of them are common English words such as KNEELING, KNIT, KNOCK, KNOTS and KNOWN.

221words in total
31common words
KNICKERBOCKERShighest scoring (32 points)
KNOWLEDGEABLElongest common word (13 letters)

Common words that start with KN

31 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

Points

13-letter words 1 word

knowledgeable24

9-letter words 2 words

knowingly20knowledge18

8-letter words 5 words

knocking19knockout18knuckles18kneeling13knitting13

7-letter words 5 words

knocked18knuckle17knights15knowing15knitted12

6-letter words 3 words

knocks16knight14knives13

5-letter words 9 words

knack15knock15knife12known12knows12knobs11kneel9knees9knots9

4-letter words 6 words

knew11know11knob10knee8knit8knot8

All 221 words that start with KN

Includes 190 less common words that are valid in word games.

Words by length

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Frequently asked questions

How many words that start with KN are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 221 words that start with KN. 31 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, KNICKERBOCKERS scores 32 points, followed by KNICKERBOCKER (31). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.