Words Containing KN — English Word List
Every English word containing "KN". Filter by length, prefix, or suffix for Scrabble, crosswords, and word games.
37 words found12 Letter Words(2)
acknowledged24knuckleheads26
11 Letter Words(1)
acknowledge22
9 Letter Words(3)
knowingly20knowledge18nicknames17
8 Letter Words(10)
darkness13doorknob15knapsack20kneeling13knitting13knocking19knockoff24nickname16sickness14weakness15
7 Letter Words(4)
knights15knocked18knowing15unknown14
6 Letter Words(4)
knifed14knight14knives13knocks16
5 Letter Words(7)
kneel9knees9knife12knock15knots9known12knows12
4 Letter Words(6)
knee8knew11knit8knob10knot8know11
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About These Words
Of the 37 matching words, the most common length is 8 letters (10 words, 27% of results).
The shortest 4-letter words are knee, knew, knit, knob, knot.
The longest results are acknowledged, knuckleheads at 12 letters each.
Length distribution
4 letters
6 (16%)
5 letters
7 (19%)
6 letters
4 (11%)
7 letters
4 (11%)
8 letters
10 (27%)
9 letters
3 (8%)
11 letters
1 (3%)
12 letters
2 (5%)
Scrabble scores (shortest words)
knew 11ptsknob 10ptsknee 8ptsknit 8ptsknot 8pts
Frequently Asked Questions
How many English words contain "KN"?
There are 37 English words that contain "KN". Some examples include: knee, knew, knit, knob, knot.
What are some short words containing "KN"?
Some of the shortest words containing "KN" are: knee, knew, knit, knob, knot, know, kneel, knees.
Are words containing "KN" good for Scrabble?
Words containing "KN" vary in Scrabble value depending on the letters involved. High-value letters like Q, Z, X, and J score more points.