Best Wordle guesses ending with K
If you know the answer is a five-letter word ending with K, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in five-letter Wordle answers, so a single guess tests as many likely letters as possible. After you play one, enter the green, yellow and grey tiles in the solver above to cut the list down.
About the letter K
K often follows C at the end of a word (-CK) and starts silent-K words such as KNIFE and KNOCK.
In Scrabble, K is worth 5 points, and a standard set has 1 K tile. For comparison, 206 five-letter words start with K.
Common and uncommon words
105 of the 182 words (58%) are common English words. 77 are rarer entries such as CHINK, REINK and THACK. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but Wordle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 5 letter words end in K?
Our list has 182 five-letter words ending with K. 105 of them are common words and 103 are the kind of words used as Wordle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good Wordle word ending with K?
CREAK is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in five-letter Wordle answers. STEAK and STORK are good alternatives.
Which 5 letter word that ends in K scores the most in Scrabble?
QUACK scores 20 points at face value, the highest on this list.
What are some common 5 letter words ending with K?
Common examples include CREAK, STEAK, SNEAK, BREAK, STARK and FREAK. They are highlighted in the list above.