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3-Letter Words Starting With K
Discover all 27 verified 3-letter English words that start with "K". The highest-scoring word in this group is KEX (14 Scrabble points), and 11 are high-frequency words in modern English usage.
Total Words: 27
Top Word: KEX (14 pts)
Common Words: 11
KEX
14
KAF
10
KAY
10
KEF
10
KEY
10
KHI
10
KIF
10
KAB
9
KEP
9
KIP
9
KOB
9
KOP
9
KEG
8
KID
8
KAE
7
KAS
7
KAT
7
KEA
7
KEN
7
KIN
7
KIR
7
KIT
7
KOA
7
KOI
7
KOR
7
KOS
7
KUE
7
Showing 27 of 27 matching words
Solving Strategy & Board Placement Guidance
When opening a turn with a prefix like "K", look for high-value tile hooks. In Wordle or crossword puzzles, pinning K in the initial slot eliminates non-matching prefixes immediately.