7-letter words with W as the 1st letter and K as the 3rd letter

The pattern narrows quickly: every match begins with W and places K in the third slot, but the words are far from everyday vocabulary. WAKANDA and WAKEFUL are among the more recognizable entries; WAKIKIS tops the scoring list. Collins accepts all 11, while NWL2023 includes 8 and ENABLE includes 6.

How many 7-letter words have W first and K third?

• There are 11 tournament-dictionary matches for this exact letter pattern.
• Collins includes 11; NWL2023 includes 8, and ENABLE includes 6.
• Five matches end in S; N is the next most common final letter, with 2 words.
• The group averages 15.6 points on the listed Scrabble scoring scale.

Which W-and-K words score highest?

WAKIKIS leads at 18 points, with WAKEFUL close behind at 17. WAKEMAN, WIKIUPS, WAKAMES, and WAKEMEN each score 16, so the unusual-looking words can outscore the more familiar WAKEFUL.

WAKANDA and WAKENED score 15 apiece, as does WAKINGS. WAKENER is the lowest scorer among the top examples at 14. These totals make the K worth using, but the letter pattern—not the score—is the clue that narrows the choices.

What stands out in this W-first, K-third pattern?

Ten of the 11 examples begin WAK; WIKIUPS is the exception, opening WIK instead. That repeated WAK sequence is a strong first check when you already know the first and third letters.

For 7-letter words with W as the 1st letter and K as the 3rd letter, rarity is the catch: none ranks among the top 25,000 English words by frequency, and only 6 have definitions in the available word reference. Check your game’s word list before playing an unfamiliar entry.

The final-letter spread offers another check: five entries end in S, two in N, and the remaining four finish with A, D, L, or R. That compact fingerprint helps you check a candidate without scanning every W-starting entry.