Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with K as 1st and A as 3rd Letter
Whether you are solving a daily puzzle or planning a Scrabble play, the words below start with K and have A third. K opens words with N or a vowel next, as in KNOWN, KNIFE and KEEPS. A in the third box is one of the most common middle letters, often after a consonant blend.
55matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with K in the 1st and A in the 3rd position
- kaaba
- kaama
- kbars
- keach
- kearn
- keats
- keawe
- khadi
- khafs
- khair
- khaja
- khaki
- khans
- khaph
- khass
- khats
- khaya
- khazi
- kiaat
- kiack
- kiaki
- kiang
- klang
- klans
- klaps
- knack
- knags
- knape
- knaps
- knark
- knarl
- knars
- knaur
- knave
- knawe
- koala
- koali
- koans
- koaps
- kraal
- krabs
- kraft
- krait
- krama
- krang
- krans
- kranz
- kraut
- ksars
- kvass
- kyack
- kyaks
- kyang
- kyars
- kyats
The Shape of the Pattern
The second box is most often H as in KHAKI, R as in KRAFT and N as in KNACK. The last box is most often T, K and I.
Reliable Answers to Keep in Mind
KRAFT, KNACK, KHAKI, KOALA and KHANS are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
Useful five-letter words
- KRAFT
- KNACK
- KHAKI
- KOALA
- KHANS
Reading the Letter Pair
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in KRAFT, KNACK and KHAKI. Most of the familiar words have a consonant in the second box. The fifth box is most often T, K and I, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
Begin with H, R and N in the second box, because they open the largest groups. If the second letter comes back grey, move to the ending and try T in the fifth box. The fixed K and A do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words starting with K and 5 letter words with A as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, K is worth five points and A is worth one point. Words like KRAFT, KNACK and KHAKI are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What does K as the first letter tell me
K opens words with N or a vowel next, as in KNOWN, KNIFE and KEEPS.
What should I guess first for this pattern
KRAFT is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests F, R and T in the three open boxes.
Is K first and A third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a fair sized group, so it gives you plenty of choices. Knowing the usual second letters and endings helps more than guessing blindly.