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4 Letter Words That Start With KN

There are 13+ four letter words beginning with KN in our English dictionary. Every four-letter KN word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with KN.

Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With KN

know 11
knew 11
knot 8
knee 8
knag 9
knap 10
knar 8
knit 8
knob 10
knop 10
knub 10
knur 8

All 4-Letter Words Starting With KN (11 words)

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How Common is KN as a Start 4 Letter word?

There are 13 4-letter words starting with KN in English. The average Scrabble score here is 9.2, with -T endings dominating (23% of them).

Total Words
13
Avg Scrabble Score
9.2
Most Common Ending (23%)
T
Top Vowel Pairs
EE

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4 Letter Words beginning with KN are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 4 Letter Words with KN.

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter KN-Words in Scrabble

knew 11
know 11
knop 10
knob 10
knap 10
knub 10

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with KN?

11 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with KN is knew with a total of 11 points.

K 5
N 1
E 1
W 4
verb 1. be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
Synonyms:
be awarerealizebe conscioushave knowledgebe informedhave information
verb 2. have developed a relationship with (someone) through meeting and spending time with them; be familiar or friendly with
Synonyms:
be acquainted withhave metbe familiar with
verb 3. have sexual intercourse with (someone)

FAQ 4 Letter Words That Start With KN

  • How many 4 letter words starting with KN are in the English dictionary?

    There are 13 4-letter words in the English dictionary that start with KN. The average Scrabble score across them is 9.2.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words starting with KN worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "knop", "knit", "knob", "knap" start with KN and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "knop" is worth 10 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words starting with KN?

    Everyday 4-letter words starting with KN include "know", "knew", "knot", "knee", "knag".

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