5 Letter Words Starting With KN

16 common words, 20 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for KN
KNIFEKNOWNKNACKKNEEL

In 5-letter words starting with KN, the most common letters in position 3 are: E, O, A, I.

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WordTypeDefinition
KNACKnouna special skill for doing something well
KNAVEnouna dishonest man; also the jack in some card decks
KNEADverbworks dough or clay by pressing and folding
KNEEDverbstruck, pushed, or supported with the knee
KNEELverbgo down onto the knees
KNEESnounthe joints between the thighs and lower legs
KNELLnouna slow ringing of a bell for death or an ending
KNELTverbpast tense of kneel
KNIFEnouna cutting tool with a sharp blade
KNITSverbmakes fabric from yarn or joins closely
KNOBSnounrounded handles or control dials
KNOCKverbhit, rap, or strike sharply
KNOLLnouna small rounded hill
KNOTSnounties, tangles, or fastening loops
KNOWNadjectiverecognized, familiar, or acknowledged
KNOWSverbhas knowledge of
Nouns
KNACKKNAVEKNEESKNELLKNIFEKNISHKNOBSKNOLLKNOTSKNOUTKNURL
Verbs
KNAPSKNEADKNEEDKNEELKNELTKNITSKNOCKKNOWS
Adjectives
KNOWN

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with KN?

This list has 20 five-letter words starting with KN that have definitions. 16 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 4 of them.

What are the best KN words for Wordle?

If KN is confirmed in positions 1–2, try KNIFE, KNOWN, KNACK. Those words are in Wordle's answer list and cover common letters in the remaining slots.

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