6-letter words with K as the 1st letter and N as the 5th letter

Only 24 tournament-listed words fit this exact six-letter frame, and none is classed as common. Familiar examples such as KIMONO and KATANA sit beside specialist entries like KETENE and KORUNA. That mix makes the pattern easy to recognize but less forgiving when your game rejects obscure vocabulary.

6-letter words with K first and N fifth at a glance

• The pattern has 24 tournament-dictionary matches.
• All 24 are in Collins; 15 are in NWL2023 and 13 in ENABLE.
• Nineteen entries have definitions.
• KEYING, KAWING, and KEKENO lead the scoring list at 14 points each.
• Seven words end in S, while six end in G.

Which matching words score the most?

KEYING, KAWING, and KEKENO top the scoring group at 14 points apiece. KAHUNA, KNOWNS, KORUNY, KOBANG, and KYLINS score 13; KIMONO and KOBANS score 12. The K gives these words a strong base, but their different letter mixes keep the scores from matching.

Treat those values as a starting point, not a promise for every turn: premium letter and word squares change a Scrabble play's total. If you are comparing options, check the exact spelling first. KEKENO is a valid entry in the scoring list, but it is far less familiar than KIMONO.

What endings narrow down the pattern?

S is the leading final letter, appearing in 7 matches, with G close behind at 6. A and E each finish 3 words; I and O each finish 2, and Y finishes 1. Use the last letter as a second filter when your puzzle gives you that clue.

The range runs from KATANA and KIMONO to KEYING and KNOWNS, so a familiar-looking start does not guarantee a familiar ending. For 6-letter words with K as the 1st letter and N as the 5th letter, confirm both fixed positions before testing a guess. Collins contains all 24 matches, but only 15 are in NWL2023; check your game's word list when dictionary rules matter.