26 Words Starting With KNEE
The prefix KNEE appears in 26 words, from 4-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 8 entries. Average word length: 7.7 letters.
K is a quiet starter in English, often overshadowed by C. But it owns essential everyday words: keep, know, kind, key. Many K-words trace back to Old Norse or Dutch.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with KNEE: KNEECAPPINGS (23 pts), KNEECAPPING (22 pts), KNEECAPPED (21 pts), KNEESOCKS (19 pts), KNEEPIECES (18 pts). The shortest is KNEE (4 letters) and the longest is KNEECAPPINGS (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in I.
Notable words: KNEE — to strike with a joint of the leg [v].; KNEED — to strike with a joint of the leg [v].; KNEELS — to rest on the knees [v].; KNEECAP — the kneecap [n, v]. Browse words starting with VI for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with KNEE?
KNEECAPPINGS scores 23 points. Runner-up: KNEECAPPING at 22 points. See words ending in ICON for more high-value options.
How many words start with KNEE?
Our dictionary has 26 words that start with KNEE. They range from 4 to 12 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (8).
What is the shortest word that starts with KNEE?
KNEE at just 4 letters. It means: to strike with a joint of the leg [v].