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4 Letter Words Containing KEY

There are 1+ four letter words with KEY in our English dictionary. Every four-letter KEY 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 with KEY.

Popular 4-Letter Words With KEY

keys 11

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How Common is KEY as a Middle 4 Letter word?

There are 1 4-letter words containing KEY in English. The average Scrabble score here is 11, with -S endings dominating (100% of them).

Total Words
1
Avg Scrabble Score
11.0
Most Common Ending (100%)
S

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4 Letter Words with KEY 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 starting with KEY.

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter KEY-Words in Scrabble

keys 11

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains KEY?

11 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains KEY is keys with a total of 11 points.

K 5
E 1
Y 4
S 1
noun 1. a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock, which is inserted into a lock and turned to open or close it
noun 2. each of several buttons on a panel for operating a computer, typewriter, or telephone
noun 3. a thing that provides a means of achieving or understanding something
Synonyms:
answercluesolutionexplanationpointercuelead
noun 4. a group of notes based on a particular note and comprising a scale, regarded as forming the tonal basis of a piece of music
Synonyms:
tonepitchtimbretonalitytone colourmodulation
noun 5. the dry winged fruit of an ash, maple, or sycamore, typically growing in bunches; a samara
noun 6. the part of a first coat of wall plaster that passes between the laths and so secures the rest
noun 7. the keyhole-shaped area marked on the court near each basket
noun 8. a low-lying island or reef, especially in the Caribbean
verb 1. enter or operate on (data) by means of a keyboard or keypad
verb 2. fasten (something) in position with a pin, wedge, or bolt
verb 3. roughen (a surface) to help the adhesion of plaster or other material
verb 4. word (an advertisement in a periodical), typically by varying the form of the address given, so as to identify the publication generating particular responses
verb 5. vandalize (a car) by scraping its paint with a key
verb 6. be the crucial factor in achieving

FAQ 4 Letter Words With KEY

  • How many 4 letter words containing KEY are in the English dictionary?

    There are 1 4-letter words in the English dictionary that contain KEY. The average Scrabble score across them is 11.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words containing KEY worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "keys" contain KEY and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "keys" is worth 11 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words containing KEY?

    Everyday 4-letter words containing KEY include "keys".