3-letter words starting with K

There are 27 three-letter words starting with K in our word list. 7 of them are common everyday words, such as KEY, KID, KEN and KIT.

K is often silent before N at the start of a word (KNEE, KNIFE, KNOW). At the end it usually follows C, as in BACK, NECK and QUICK.

Three-letter words are the most useful short words in word games, perfect for squeezing into tight spaces on a board.

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Questions

How many three-letter words starting with K are there?

Our word list has 27 three-letter words starting with K. 7 of them are common everyday words.

What are some common three-letter words starting with K?

The most common are KEY, KID, KEN, KIT, KAT and KAY.

Which three-letter word starting with K scores the most points?

Using standard letter tile values, KEX scores 14 points, the most of any three-letter word starting with K in our list.