5-letter words with K as the 2nd letter and S as the 5th letter

The pattern is _K__S: K is fixed in the second spot, and S closes every match. Most begin with S, including familiar options such as SKIPS and SKITS; the smaller groups start with O, I, A, or E, so checking the first letter can quickly narrow your choices. Only 3 matches are classed as common, making this a pattern with a few recognizable words and many rarities.

At a glance: the _K__S pattern

• 34 tournament-dictionary words match _K__S, and all end in S.
• SKIES, SKINS, SKIPS, SKITS, and SKIDS are familiar choices.
• 24 matches begin with S; the other starters are O, I, A, and E.
• Only 3 matches are classed as common.
• Coverage includes 33 Collins entries, 22 NWL2023 entries, and 19 ENABLE entries.

Which 5-letter words have K second and S fifth?

Thirty-four words fit the clue. The large S-starting group includes SKIES, SKINS, SKIPS, SKITS, SKIDS, SKIMS, and SKEWS. If the first letter is not S, try OKAYS, IKONS, AKEES, or EKKAS; those examples show how sharply the opening letter divides the choices.

SKYFS tops the scoring list at 15 points. AKKAS and EKKAS each score 13, while SKEWS and OKAYS each score 12. The familiar SKIPS and SKIMS score 11 apiece, so a common-looking word is not automatically the strongest play.

5-letter words with K as the 2nd letter and S as the 5th letter

For a pattern clue, lock in K and S first, then use the first letter to sort the candidates: 24 start with S, while only 10 start with another letter. That split makes the opening tile a useful filter when crossing letters are already on the board.

The pattern has 34 allowed Wordle guesses but zero matching answers. For Scrabble, SKYFS is the top scorer in this group at 15 points, though it is an obscure choice. Just 3 matches are common, and dictionary coverage varies; check your game's word list before playing an unfamiliar entry.