7-letter words with K as the 1st letter and R as the 6th letter

The pattern fixes two letters but leaves five positions open: K _ _ _ _ R _. Among the matches are everyday-looking choices such as keepers and killers, alongside less familiar entries. Just 3 of the 42 are everyday words by frequency, so expect a mix rather than a list of common vocabulary.

The pattern at a glance

• Exactly 42 tournament-dictionary words start with K and place R sixth.
• Collins includes 41 matches; NWL2023 includes 27.
• ENABLE lists 24 words matching the pattern.
• Only 3 matches count as common by English word frequency.
• Keyword leads the score list at 18 points.

Which K-first, R-sixth words are easiest to recognize?

Keyword is the standout familiar entry, and keycard offers another recognizable compound. Keepers, killers, kickers, and kippers end in S, a striking pattern shared by 35 of the 42 matches. That makes the final letter a useful narrowing clue when you already know the first and sixth positions.

The small common-word count is a real limitation: most matches are uncommon or specialized, even when their letter pattern looks promising. Knavery and kithara show how far the list ranges beyond everyday terms. Check your game's word list before building a play around an unfamiliar match, since dictionary coverage differs.

How to use 7-letter words with K first and R sixth

Keyword scores 18, while kickers and keycard each score 17. Those high scorers are worth checking when your rack supports the pattern; knavery also reaches 17. The average score across the matches is 13.4, so the top results sit well above the overall mean rather than representing a typical play.

For a quick search, lock K into the opening square and R into position six, then test the remaining letters against the candidate list. The pattern has 42 matches, but only 3 are common, so don’t assume a familiar-looking arrangement is accepted in every game. Compare nearby patterns if one position may be uncertain.