Scrabble Words With K — The 5-Point Singleton
K is worth 5 points with only 1 tile in the entire bag — making it the rarest mid-value letter. When you draw K, you've got a tile that demands respect: enough points to be valuable on premium squares, but awkward enough in English that it can clog your rack if you don't know the right words.
5
Points per K
1
K Tile in Bag
22
Top Score (QUIRKY)
15
K on TLS
Top K Words by Score
🏆 QUIRKY
22 points · 6 letters · Q+K+Y triple threat
🏆 KAYAK
16 points · 5 letters · Double K usage
⭐ KNACK
15 points · 5 letters · CK ending power
⭐ VODKA
13 points · 5 letters · K+V combo
K Management Strategy
Hold for premium squares: K on DLS = 10 points, on TLS = 15. With only one K in the game, it's worth waiting 1-2 turns for a premium square rather than dumping it on a regular tile.
-CK endings are your friend: KNACK, KNOCK, BRICK, STUCK — the CK pattern appears in hundreds of words. If C is on the board, hook K onto it for instant plays.
KN- silent K openers: KNACK, KNIFE, KNEEL, KNOT — players forget these because the K is silent in speech. In Scrabble, that silent K is worth 5 free points.
💡 Key Insight
Since there's only 1 K in the entire game, once it's played you can stop thinking about K-words entirely. Track it — if it's on the board, free up mental space for other letters.
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