7-letter words with K as the 3rd letter and E as the 5th letter

Only 33 tournament-dictionary entries fit this exact pattern, making it a narrow search even before you check the letters around K and E. Familiar examples include ANKLETS and INKWELL, while OAKLEAF offers a less obvious route. None of the matches ranks among the top 25,000 English words by frequency, so expect specialist vocabulary rather than everyday guesses.

The pattern at a glance

• 33 tournament-dictionary entries match _ _ K _ E _ _.
• ANKLETS, INKWELL, and OAKLEAF are recognizable examples.
• Six matches begin with I, the largest first-letter group.
• 18 end in T and 13 end in S; just two end another way.

Which 7-letter words with K as the 3rd letter and E as the 5th letter score most?

MIKVEHS leads the listed Scrabble scores at 19 points. INKJETS, YAKKERS, JOKIEST, and YIKKERS each score 18, with BOKKENS close behind at 17. That tight cluster gives you several high-scoring options, not just one standout.

The K is fixed in the third slot, but other letters create the scoring lift: INKJETS brings a J, while YAKKERS and YIKKERS use Y and a doubled K. Check premium squares before spending a high-value tile; the same word can play very differently across a board.

The opening letters are uneven, too. I leads with six entries, while A and Y each begin three. If your rack suggests an I, INKWELL and INKJETS are distinct options; a Y opens the door to YAKKERS and YIKKERS.

Will every game accept these words?

Dictionary coverage varies: Collins includes 30 matches, NWL2023 includes 21, and ENABLE includes 17. A word accepted in one game may fail in another, so check your game's word list before challenging an unfamiliar entry.

Definitions are available for 25 of the 33 matches, but a definition does not make a word familiar. MIKVEHS tops the score list, while INKWELL is a more recognizable choice when you need a word you can explain quickly.