Is 'K' a common letter to end words with?

Yes, K is a moderately common letter to end words with in the English language. Many nouns and adjectives end with this letter.

What are some common words that end with K?

Some common words ending with K include Aardvark, Aback, Abask. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

What is the longest word ending with K?

There are many long words ending with K, often found in scientific or medical terminology. Use our 'Words by Length' table above to find high-value words for word games.

Are there any two-letter words ending with K for Scrabble?

Yes, there are usually valid two-letter words ending with K that are accepted in Scrabble. These short words are incredibly useful for clearing your rack and scoring parallel points.

How does the letter K affect pronunciation at the end of a word?

When K is at the end of a word, it often creates a specific syllable sound or modifies the preceding vowel. The exact pronunciation depends on the letters preceding it.

Words Ending
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Total Words

All -ak -bk -ck -dk -ek -fk -gk -hk -ik -jk -kk -lk -mk -nk -ok -pk -qk -rk -sk -tk -uk -vk -wk -xk -yk -zk

All Words Ending With K

Aardvark Noun Aback Adverb Abask Adverb Bank Noun, Verb Caback Verb Dabchick Noun Eaglehawk Noun Faailk Noun Gabback Noun Haak Noun Habakkuk Proper Noun Jabberwock Noun Nabak Noun Oak Noun Quick Adjective, Adverb Thank Verb Work Verb, Noun

US Geography & 'K'

Interesting facts about American states and places ending in K.

The state ending in K

New York is the only state ending in 'K'. It was named in 1664 in honor of the Duke of York, who later became King James II of England.

K Words by Length

Quick reference for K-ending words sorted by character count.

Length	Common Words	Scrabble Point Value Avg
3 Letters	OAK	3 - 6 pts
4 Letters	BANK, HAAK, WORK	4 - 8 pts
5 Letters	ABACK, ABASK, NABAK, QUICK	5 - 10 pts
6 Letters	CABACK, FAAILK	6 - 12 pts
7 Letters	GABBACK	7 - 14 pts
8 Letters	AARDVARK, DABCHICK, HABAKKUK	8 - 16 pts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about words ending with K.

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1. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of lying abask?

Sunbathing Resting Shivering in the cold Sleeping peacefully

2. How is the 'ch' in 'dabchick' pronounced?

Like a hard 'k' as in 'school' Like a 'sh' as in 'ship' Like a 'ch' as in 'chair' Like a 'j' as in 'jump'

3. Which part of speech is the word 'abask'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

4. What is the primary diet of an eaglehawk?

Fish and seaweed Rabbits and small mammals Fruits and berries Insects and leaves

5. What does the phrase 'quick as a flash' mean?

Very bright Extremely fast Very surprising Like lightning in a storm

6. How many syllables are in the word 'eaglehawk'?

Two Three Four Five

7. In what context would you most likely find the word 'faailk' used today?

Modern text messaging Corporate financial reports Medical journals Historical fiction or nautical glossaries

8. What does the phrase 'thanks to' mean in a sentence like 'Thanks to the rain, the garden grew'?

Expressing gratitude to the rain Because of the rain Despite the rain Asking the rain for help

9. What part of speech is the word 'thank' primarily used as?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

10. Who invented the word 'Jabberwock'?

William Shakespeare Dr. Seuss Lewis Carroll Edgar Allan Poe

11. What does the phrasal verb 'work out' mean in the sentence: 'I work out three times a week'?

To resolve a problem To exercise physically To turn out successfully To lose a job

12. In what type of writing would you most likely use 'gabback' today?

Modern business emails Historical fiction Scientific reports Text messages

13. What does the verb 'caback' mean?

To return a phone call To build a small shelter To make a harsh, repetitive bird sound To carry something on your back

14. To which broader family of birds does the dabchick belong?

Ducks (Anatidae) Herons (Ardeidae) Grebes (Podicipedidae) Rails (Rallidae)

15. Why is it advised NOT to use 'faailk' in everyday modern conversation?

No one will know what you mean It is a swear word It is too long to pronounce It is legally restricted

16. Can 'haak' be used as a verb in a sentence (e.g., 'I will haak the gate')?

Yes, it means to fasten Yes, it means to chop No, it is strictly a noun Only in the past tense

17. Which part of speech does 'caback' belong to?

Noun Adjective Intransitive Verb Adverb

18. Which sentence uses 'aback' correctly?

I aback the car. She was taken aback by the news. He abacks quickly. The aback is loud.

19. Why should you avoid using 'abask' in casual conversation?

It is considered offensive. It is archaic and highly poetic. It is too long. It is a swear word.

20. Can 'aback' be used as an adjective?

Yes, always No, it is only an adverb Only in plural form Only in British English

21. How is the word 'aardvark' correctly pronounced in American English?

Rhyming with 'hard dark' Rhyming with 'cat bat' Rhyming with 'day park' Rhyming with 'dog log'

22. Which of the following is a common mistake when using 'caback'?

Using it in the past tense Using it as a noun Adding '-ing' to it Using it to describe birds

23. In winemaking, what is 'oak' primarily used for?

Making the bottles Aging the wine in barrels Fertilizing the vines Coloring the grapes

24. Which of the following sentences uses 'aardvark' correctly?

I aardvarked the hole. He saw an aardvark in the zoo. The aardvark ran fastly. It is a aardvark.

25. Which sentence uses 'Habakkuk' correctly?

The habakkuk was a prophet. We read the Book of Habakkuk. He is as wise as a habakkuk. Habakkuk were a good man.

26. What does the phrase 'heart of oak' symbolize?

Sickness Great strength and courage Softness and flexibility Bad temper

27. How is 'caback' correctly pronounced in American English?

CAB-ack kuh-BACK KAY-bak ka-BAHCK

28. Is 'work' (meaning effort or tasks) countable or uncountable?

Countable Uncountable Only plural Only singular with 'a'

29. Which sentence uses 'faailk' correctly?

The bird is a faailk. My car is faailk. We cleared the faailk from the harbor. He faailked the door.

30. Which bird is most commonly associated with the sound 'caback'?

Robins Eagles Geese Parrots

31. Which sentence uses 'bank' correctly?

I put my wallet in my bank. We sat on the bank and watched the river flow. The bank barked at the mailman. I banked the food to the oven.

32. Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding 'quick to + verb'?

He is quick to angering. He is quick to anger. He is quick to angry. He is quick to angered.

33. What is unique about the Book of Habakkuk compared to other prophetic books?

It is the longest book. It is written in Greek. It is a dialogue questioning God. It focuses on the Exodus.

34. What is the difference between 'quick' and 'fast'?

They mean exactly the same thing. Quick is for brief actions; fast is for sustained speed. Quick is for objects; fast is for people. Quick is formal; fast is informal.

35. What type of word is 'caback' linguistically?

A borrowing from French An eponym An onomatopoeia A clipping

36. What is the difference between 'Jabberwock' and 'Jabberwocky'?

They are the same word Jabberwock is the monster; Jabberwocky is the poem Jabberwocky is the monster; Jabberwock is the poem Jabberwock is the sword; Jabberwocky is the monster

37. Can you use 'Jabberwock' as a verb?

Yes, it means to talk fast No, it is strictly a noun Yes, it means to fight a monster Yes, it means to write poetry

38. Which sentence uses 'haak' correctly?

I will haak the door. The haak flew over the trees. She hung her coat on the iron haak. He felt very haak today.

39. Which nation did God say He would use to judge Judah in the Book of Habakkuk?

The Egyptians The Assyrians The Babylonians The Romans

40. Choose the sentence that uses 'thank' correctly.

I want to thank for the gift. I want to thank you for the gift. I want to thank to you for the gift. I want to say thank for the gift.

41. What is the likely etymological origin of 'faailk'?

French for 'wave' Latin for 'rock' Old Norse and Old English dialects Greek for 'wind'

42. Where does the primary stress fall in 'bank'?

First syllable Second syllable It is unstressed The whole word is stressed

43. What does the phrase 'out of work' mean?

Working outside Unemployed Taking a break Exercising too much

44. Where does the primary stress fall in 'aback'?

First syllable Second syllable Neither Both equally

45. Which modern phrase has replaced 'gabback' in standard English?

Feedback Small talk Back talk Loud speaker

46. Which word is the closest synonym of 'aback' in 'taken aback'?

backward by surprise forward slowly

47. What is the correct adjective form of 'thank'?

Thanking Thankful Thankable Thankly

48. How many syllables does 'faailk' have?

Two One Three Four

49. What part of speech is the word 'aback'?

Noun Verb Adverb Adjective

50. How is the word 'abask' correctly pronounced?

AY-bask uh-BASK AB-ask ah-BAYSK