5-letter words with K as the 1st letter and P as the 4th letter

The pattern is K _ _ P _, with K fixed at the start and P in the fourth slot. Only two of the 17 matches rank among common English words, so expect several specialist entries alongside recognizable choices. Collins lists all 17; NWL2023 accepts 13 and ENABLE accepts 11.

At a glance: words matching K _ _ P _

• There are 17 five-letter tournament-dictionary matches for K in position one and P in position four.
• KEEPS is the sole matching word in the Wordle answer list.
• KHAPH leads the Scrabble scores at 17 points; KEMPY follows at 16.
• Nine matches end in S, while four end in A.
• The average score across these entries is 12.5.

Which K _ _ P _ word appears as a Wordle answer?

KEEPS is the one match that also appears in the Wordle answer list. Its letters fit the pattern exactly: K starts the word, P sits fourth, and S closes it. That makes it the clearest candidate when both positions are confirmed.

For a puzzle with these confirmed positions, test KEEPS against any known E or S clues before spending a guess. The remaining entries are allowed guesses in the matching word list, but they are not additional answers. That distinction matters when you are trying to identify the solution rather than simply enter a valid word.

5-letter words with K first and P fourth: scores and endings

KHAPH scores 17 points, ahead of KEMPY at 16 and KELPY at 14. KAPPA, KIPPS, KEMPS, KEMPT, KIPPA, and KOPPA each score 13, so KHAPH is the standout when you can place its less familiar letters on valuable squares.

The final letter narrows the choices quickly: nine words end in S, four in A, and two in Y; KHAPH ends in H and KEMPT in T. KEEPS is a familiar S-ending option, while the top scorer is much less everyday. That gap is a reminder to verify obscure plays in your game's dictionary.

For a practical shortlist, KEEPS is the familiar option; KHAPH, KEMPY, and KELPY lead the raw-score ranking. Board placement still matters: a lower-scoring word may fit a premium square, while a 17-point KHAPH is only an option when the rack and open spaces support it. Keep the fixed K and P positions in view when comparing candidates.