Starting Letters

7 Letter Words Starting With KN

There are 51 seven-letter words beginning with KN in the Collins Scrabble Words list, led by knowhow (20 pts). Browse the ranked list below or filter it with the finder.

51
Total Words
knowhow
Top Scorer
20
Best Score

7 Letter Words Starting With KN

51 words
knowhow20 knuckly20 knacked18 knobbly18 knocked18 knubbly18 knacker17 knavery17 knavish17 knicker17 knocker17 knuckle17 knapped16 knobbed16 knopped16 knapper15 knapple15 kneecap15 knifing15 knights15 kniving15 knobber15 knobble15 knowing15 knubble15 knawels14 kneepad14 knevell14 knifers14 knishes14 knowers14 kneaded13 kneepan13 knaidel12 knarred12 kneader12 kneeing12 kneeled12 kneidel12 knelled12 knitted12 knolled12 knotted12 knouted12 knurled12 kneeler11 knesset11 knitter11 knittle11 knoller11 knotter11

About These 7-Letter Words

Below are all 51 seven-letter words beginning with KN from the Collins dictionary. Having them in one place saves time when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.

Highest-scoring picks

On points, the strongest play here is knowhow at 20. Other high scorers include knuckly (20), knacked (18), and knobbly (18). Because every word is exactly seven letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.

How these words break down

Out of 51 words, 14 end in -ED and 10 end in -ER and 27 have a double letter.

Where you can play them

These come from the Collins word list; 39 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 39 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.

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FAQs - 7 Letter Words Starting with KN

How many 7-letter words start with KN?

There are 51 seven-letter words that start with KN in the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary used on this site.

What is the highest-scoring 7-letter word that starts with KN?

Knowhow scores 20 points, the highest on this page. Playing all seven tiles at once also earns a 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble.

What are some good 7-letter words that start with KN?

Examples include knowhow, knuckly, knawels, and kneepad.

Can I use these 7-letter words in Wordle?

No. Wordle only accepts five-letter words, so seven-letter words will not fit. This list is for Scrabble, Words With Friends, crosswords and similar games.

Are 7-letter words that start with KN valid in Words With Friends?

39 of the 51 are also valid in Words With Friends. Switch the dictionary in the finder to see only those.

Which 7-letter words that start with KN score the most points?

Ranked by Scrabble value, the top three are knowhow (20), knuckly (20), and knacked (18).