19,040 Words Containing "K"
19,040 words containing "K" in our 199K-word dictionary.
Browse the complete list of 19,040 English words containing "K". Each word in the grid below shows its IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level (A1 beginner up to C2 mastery), and a one-line plain-English definition. Click any word to open its full dictionary entry. Use the filters to narrow by length, part of speech, or learner level.
Most Common Words Containing "K" (Top 1k)
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Ask /ɑːsk/verb A1
To request information by speaking a question; to inquire.
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Back /bæk/adj A1
At the rear end or opposite side from the front of something.
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Black /blæk/adj A1
The darkest color; the opposite of white.
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Book /bʊk/noun A1
A written work with pages bound together that you can read.
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Break /breɪk/noun A1
A short time when you stop working or doing something to rest.
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Clock /klɑːk/noun A1
An instrument that tells you what time it is.
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Drink /drɪŋk/verb A1
To consume a beverage by taking it into your mouth and swallowing.
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Fork /fɔːrk/noun A1
A tool with pointed branches at the end, used for eating or digging.
Less Common Words Containing "K" (Top 5k+)
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Awake /əˈweɪk/adj A1
When someone is not asleep and can see, hear, and think clearly.
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Bake /beɪk/verb B1
Heat food slowly and evenly inside a closed oven until cooked.
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Bank /bæŋk/noun A1
A place where you keep your money safely and borrow money when needed.
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Bark /bɑːrk/noun A2
The rough protective layer covering the outside of tree trunks; or the loud sharp sound a dog makes.
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Bike /baɪk/noun A1
A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling or that has an engine to make it move
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Block /blɒk/noun B1
a thick, solid piece of something like wood or stone; also a section of city streets enclosed by roads.
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Brake /breɪk/noun A1
A system that stops or slows down a car, bike, or machine.
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Brick /brɪk/noun A1
A hard rectangular block used to build walls and buildings.
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Cake /keɪk/noun A1
A soft, sweet food baked in an oven, usually decorated with frosting and served on special occasions or as a treat.
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Check /tʃɛk/noun A1
A look at something to make sure it is working properly or correct.
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Click /klɪk/verb A1
To push a mouse button or tap a screen to select something.
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Crack /kræk/verb A1
To break something without it becoming two separate pieces, like a crack in glass or ice.
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Dark /dɑːrk/adj A1
Lacking light; not bright or having a deep color like black or brown.
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Desk /dɛsk/noun A1
A piece of furniture you sit at to write, study, or use a computer.
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Disk /dɪsk/noun A2
A round storage device that holds computer files or music files.
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Duck /dʌk/noun A1
A swimming bird that lives near water and has waterproof feathers.
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Elk /ɛlk/noun B1
a huge animal like a deer that lives in forests and has very big antlers
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Evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/verb C1
To make someone remember or feel something; to bring up an emotion or memory in someone's mind. Art, music, or words can evoke feelings.
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Geek /ɡiːk/noun B1
Someone who loves and knows a lot about a specific interest, like computers, games, or comics
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Haiku /ˈhaɪ.kuː/noun C2
A short Japanese poem with three lines (5-7-5 syllables) that captures a moment in nature or evokes emotion through minimal words.
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Hawk /hɔːk/noun A2
A bird that hunts other animals for food, known for being fast and powerful hunters.
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Husky /ˈhʌski/noun B1
A big dog with thick fur from cold countries that needs lots of daily exercise.
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Jerky /ˈdʒɜːki/adj B2
Moving suddenly in a rough, not-smooth way
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Joke /dʒoʊk/noun A1
A joke is something funny you say or tell to make people laugh and have fun.
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Words Containing "K" by Length
2 Letter Words Containing "K" (27)
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3 Letter Words Containing "K" (96)
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Ask /ɑːsk/verb A1
To request information by speaking a question; to inquire.
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Elk /ɛlk/noun B1
a huge animal like a deer that lives in forests and has very big antlers
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4 Letter Words Containing "K" (566)
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Back /bæk/adj A1
At the rear end or opposite side from the front of something.
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Bake /beɪk/verb B1
Heat food slowly and evenly inside a closed oven until cooked.
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Bank /bæŋk/noun A1
A place where you keep your money safely and borrow money when needed.
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Bark /bɑːrk/noun A2
The rough protective layer covering the outside of tree trunks; or the loud sharp sound a dog makes.
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5 Letter Words Containing "K" (1,214)
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6 Letter Words Containing "K" (1,908)
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7 Letter Words Containing "K" (2,896)
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8 Letter Words Containing "K" (3,509)
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9 Letter Words Containing "K" (3,333)
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10 Letter Words Containing "K" (2,404)
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11 Letter Words Containing "K" (1,584)
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12 Letter Words Containing "K" (847)
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13 Letter Words Containing "K" (398)
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14 Letter Words Containing "K" (168)
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15 Letter Words Containing "K" (90)
Words Containing "K" by Part of Speech
Nouns Containing "K" (158)
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Book /bʊk/noun A1
A written work with pages bound together that you can read.
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Break /breɪk/noun A1
A short time when you stop working or doing something to rest.
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Breakfast /ˈbrekfəst/noun A1
The meal you eat in the morning when you wake up.
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Clock /klɑːk/noun A1
An instrument that tells you what time it is.
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Fork /fɔːrk/noun A1
A tool with pointed branches at the end, used for eating or digging.
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Jacket /ˈdʒækɪt/noun A1
A type of clothing worn on the upper body that covers your arms and torso, usually worn over other clothes.
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Key /kiː/noun A1
A small metal object that you use to open and close locks on doors and other things.
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Kid /kɪd/noun A1
A young child; a boy or girl who is not yet an adult.
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Market /ˈmɑːrkɪt/noun A1
A place where people go to buy and sell products like food, clothes, and other things.
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Milk /mɪlk/noun A1
A white drink from cows, goats, or other animals; people drink it or use it in cooking.
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Network /ˈnɛtwɜːrk/noun B1
A network is when many people or things are connected together so they can share information or help each other.
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Sky /skaɪ/noun A1
The space above you with clouds, sun, and stars.
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Work /wɜːrk/noun A1
The job you do and tasks you must complete.
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Bank /bæŋk/noun A1
A place where you keep your money safely and borrow money when needed.
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Bark /bɑːrk/noun A2
The rough protective layer covering the outside of tree trunks; or the loud sharp sound a dog makes.
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Bike /baɪk/noun A1
A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling or that has an engine to make it move
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Block /blɒk/noun B1
a thick, solid piece of something like wood or stone; also a section of city streets enclosed by roads.
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Brick /brɪk/noun A1
A hard rectangular block used to build walls and buildings.
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Cake /keɪk/noun A1
A soft, sweet food baked in an oven, usually decorated with frosting and served on special occasions or as a treat.
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Check /tʃɛk/noun A1
A look at something to make sure it is working properly or correct.
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Verbs Containing "K" (48)
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Ask /ɑːsk/verb A1
To request information by speaking a question; to inquire.
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Drink /drɪŋk/verb A1
To consume a beverage by taking it into your mouth and swallowing.
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Keep /kiːp/verb A1
To have something and not lose it or give it to someone else; to hold onto something.
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Know /noʊ/verb A1
To understand or have information about something; to be familiar with someone or a place.
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Like /laɪk/verb A1
To think that someone or something is nice or good; to enjoy something.
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Look /lʊk/verb A1
To turn your eyes to see someone or something; to watch or observe by using your eyes.
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Mark /mɑːrk/verb A2
To put a visible line or sign on something using a pen, pencil, or similar tool.
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Pick /pɪk/verb A1
To select or decide which one you want from several choices.
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Talk /tɔːk/verb A1
To say words and have a conversation with someone.
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Thank /θæŋk/verb A1
To tell someone you are happy and grateful for what they did for you.
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Think /θɪŋk/verb A1
Use your brain to figure something out or form an idea.
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Click /klɪk/verb A1
To push a mouse button or tap a screen to select something.
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Crack /kræk/verb A1
To break something without it becoming two separate pieces, like a crack in glass or ice.
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Kick /kɪk/verb A1
To hit something with your foot by moving your leg quickly and powerfully.
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Kill /kɪl/verb A1
To cause death; to end someone or something's life.
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Knock /nɑk/verb A2
To tap or hit something, usually a door, to get someone's attention.
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Make /meɪk/verb A1
To build, create, or produce something new by putting materials together.
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Pack /pæk/verb A1
To put items into a bag or box.
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Seek /siːk/verb A2
To look for or try to find someone or something.
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Shake /ʃeɪk/verb A1
To move something quickly back and forth or up and down; to tremble or vibrate.
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Adjectives Containing "K" (30)
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Back /bæk/adj A1
At the rear end or opposite side from the front of something.
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Black /blæk/adj A1
The darkest color; the opposite of white.
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Ok /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/adj A1
Good enough; not bad, but not great.
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Awake /əˈweɪk/adj A1
When someone is not asleep and can see, hear, and think clearly.
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Dark /dɑːrk/adj A1
Lacking light; not bright or having a deep color like black or brown.
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Kind /kaɪnd/adj A1
Nice and caring toward others; showing that you want to help people.
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Lucky /ˈlʌki/adj A2
When something good happens to you by chance, or when you are favored by fortune.
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Pink /pɪŋk/adj A1
A light red color made by mixing red and white.
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Quick /kwɪk/adj A1
Fast or happening in a short amount of time.
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Sick /sɪk/adj A1
Feeling ill or not healthy.
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Thick /θɪk/adj A1
When something has large distance from one side to the other.
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Weak /wiːk/adj A2
Not having much strength or force.
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Broken /ˈbroʊkən/adj A1
Damaged or in pieces; something that does not work anymore.
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Groundbreaking /ˈɡraʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/adj C1
The first of its kind or the first to do something important and new. Breaking new ground by discovering or creating something that didn't exist before.
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Likely /ˈlaɪkli/adj B1
Having a good chance of happening or being true; expected to occur.
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Remarkable /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/adj B2
So unusual, impressive, or special that it deserves people's attention and praise.
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Smoky /ˈsmoʊki/adj B1
Having smoke in it or tasting and smelling like smoke.
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Unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/adj A2
When you do not know something or have not heard of it yet.
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Backward /ˈbækwərd/adj B1
Directed toward the back or behind you. Moving in the opposite direction from where you were going.
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Forward-looking /ˈfɔrwərd ˈlʊkɪŋ/adj C1
Ready to accept new ideas and think about what comes next. Not stuck in the past or traditional ways of doing things.
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Adverbs Containing "K" (1)
How to Use Words Containing "K"
Scrabble and Word Games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, words containing "K" can be valuable when you need to play through an existing tile on the board. Higher-tier letters like J, Q, X, and Z multiply your score quickly when stacked on bonus squares — scan the list below for short words that contain them. Two and three-letter words containing "K" are especially useful for parallel plays where you build along an existing word and earn points for every adjacent tile.
Crossword Puzzles
For crossword puzzles, the most useful entries are mid-length common words — 5 to 8 letters — that fit standard grid patterns. Filter the list by length to match the cells in your clue. Pay attention to the CEFR level: clues from mainstream newspapers favour B1–B2 vocabulary, while themed and cryptic puzzles draw on rarer C1 and C2 words. The IPA shown on each card also helps confirm a guess — a clue marked "two syllables" should match a word with a simple stress pattern.
Creative Writing and Poetry
Writers and poets often look for groups of words containing "K" to build alliteration, rhythm, or near-rhymes. Sort the list by length, scan the rare and C1+ words for fresh imagery, and use the linked dictionary entries to confirm connotation before you commit. The plain-English definitions are intentionally short so you can scan dozens of options without losing flow.
Longest Word Containing "K"
Frequently Asked Questions About Words Containing "K"
- How many words containing "K"?
- There are 19,040 words containing "K" in our 199,000-word English dictionary. The list ranges from common everyday words to rarer specialised vocabulary.
- What is the longest word containing "K"?
- The longest word containing "K" in our list is "ACKNOWLEDGEABLE" — 15 letters long. Tap the word to see its full definition.
- Are these words valid in Scrabble?
- Most of the words in this list are valid in Scrabble and similar word games (we cross-reference standard tournament dictionaries). A handful of proper nouns and very rare technical terms may not be — when in doubt, double-check with the official Scrabble dictionary used in your league.
- How many 5-letter words containing "K"?
- 1,214 5-letter words containing "K" — useful for Wordle, daily puzzles, and short crosswords. Filter by length above to see only 5-letter results.