Best Wordle guesses starting with K
If you know the answer is a five-letter word starting 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, 182 five-letter words end in K.
Common and uncommon words
42 of the 206 words (20%) are common English words. 164 are rarer entries such as KARAT, KIBES and KRAIT. 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 start with K?
Our list has 206 five-letter words starting with K. 42 of them are common words and 25 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 starting with K?
KNELT is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in five-letter Wordle answers. KENDO and KNAVE are good alternatives.
Which 5 letter word that starts with K scores the most in Scrabble?
KUDZU scores 19 points at face value, the highest on this list. Among everyday words, KLUTZ is the best at 18 points.
What are some common 5 letter words starting with K?
Common examples include KNELT, KENDO, KNAVE, KRAFT, KNIFE and KAPUT. They are highlighted in the list above.