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

The pattern K _ _ R _ leaves a compact set, and many entries are unfamiliar outside word games. KUKRI and KNURL give you recognizable starting points, while the endings show a clear split: S and I appear most often. The examples range from familiar-looking names to specialist vocabulary, so focus on the letters you already know.

At a glance, K _ _ R _

• There are 23 five-letter matches with K first and R fourth.
• Collins includes all 23; NWL2023 includes 13, and ENABLE includes 11.
• Only one entry meets frequency common-word frequency cutoff.
• Eight words end in S, while five end in I.

Which K-first, R-fourth words score highest?

KUKRI and KOKRA tie for the highest base score at 13 points each. KERRY, KAURY, KYARS, and KHORS follow at 12, so the strongest options are not all built around the same ending.

The average score is 10 points. KUKRI is a particularly striking option, while KERRY and the less familiar KAURY offer other 12-point choices. These are base scores; a premium square can change the result.

Each confirmed letter sharply trims these fourteen candidates.

That constraint keeps the search focused.

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

The endings are unusually concentrated: S and I account for 13 of the 23 entries together. If your final tile is fixed, start with those endings before testing the smaller groups ending in A, E, L, Y, R, or U.

KERRY, KARRI, KAURI, KUKRI, and KNURL are among the examples, but familiarity does not guarantee acceptance. Collins has the full set, while the North American NWL2023 list accepts only 13. Check your game's word list before committing an obscure entry.

None of these matches appears in the Wordle answer list. Use the pattern to narrow a five-letter word search, then verify any candidate against the rules of your game.