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, Work. 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

Words Ending With rk

Aardvark Noun 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. In which syllable of 'nabak' is the primary stress placed?

The first syllable (NAH) The second syllable (BAHK) Both equally Neither

2. Which book is considered a close thematic parallel to Habakkuk regarding questioning suffering?

Proverbs Song of Solomon Job Ruth

3. Is it correct to say 'I was very aback'?

Yes No Only in British English Only in formal writing

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

Sunbathing Resting Shivering in the cold Sleeping peacefully

5. What is the primary diet of an eaglehawk?

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

6. 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'

7. How is the word 'dabchick' correctly spelled?

As two separate words: dab chick As one word: dabchick Hyphenated: dab-chick With an 'e': debchick

8. Choose the sentence that uses 'work' correctly.

I work in Apple. I work for Apple. I work to Apple. I am work at Apple.

9. Where is the primary stress in the pronunciation of 'dabchick'?

On the second syllable On the first syllable Equal on both syllables There is no stress

10. What does the word 'haak' mean in South African English?

A type of bird A hook or a sharp corner A chopping tool A small boat

11. 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.

12. Which sentence is formal and correct?

She abacked. She was visibly taken aback by the question. She abacked the question. She was abacking.

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

Feedback Small talk Back talk Loud speaker

14. What does the verb 'bank on' mean?

To physically put money in a bank To rely or depend on something To build a dirt mound To tilt an airplane

15. What is a 'Jabberwock'?

A type of poetry A fictional monster or nonsense A fast-paced dance A confusing math term

16. Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?

She thanked him. I must thank you. He said thank you. He thanked to her.

17. What does the 'dab' in dabchick refer to?

The bird's color The bird's habit of dabbing or splashing at water The bird's diet of dirt The bird's loud call

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

Noun Adjective Intransitive Verb Adverb

19. 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.

20. How is 'gabback' correctly pronounced?

GAYB-back gab-BACK GAB-back GAH-bak

21. Which language does the word 'haak' originate from?

Spanish French Dutch/Afrikaans Italian

22. In what type of writing is 'abask' most likely to be found today?

Text messages Scientific reports Poetry and historical fiction Business emails

23. How is the word 'oak' pronounced?

AHK (one syllable) OH-kuh (two syllables) OHK (one syllable) OR (one syllable)

24. 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

25. 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

26. How is the word 'quick' pronounced in American English?

KEEK KWEK KWIK (rhyming with stick) KEEK

27. Which word is an antonym for 'quick'?

Rapid Swift Slow Brisk

28. Which sentence uses 'aback' correctly?

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

29. How is the word 'Habakkuk' classified in English grammar?

Common Noun Verb Proper Noun Adjective

30. Which of the following is an antonym for 'gabback'?

Insolence Obedience Retort Sass

31. What is the correct comparative form of 'quick'?

More quick Quicker Quickier Most quick

32. 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.

33. How many syllables does 'aback' have?

One Two Three Four

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

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

35. What part of speech is 'gabback' primarily used as?

Verb Noun Adjective Adverb

36. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'quick'?

Quick weather Quick fix Quick metal Quick gravity

37. 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

38. What is the difference between 'oak' and 'oar'?

Oak is a tree, oar is a boat paddle They mean the same thing Oak is a paddle, oar is a tree Oak is British, oar is American

39. Which part of speech is 'faailk'?

Verb Adjective Adverb Noun

40. If a lawyer calls a contract 'pure jabberwock,' what do they mean?

It is a legally binding document It is written in very clear language It is a masterpiece of literature It is complete nonsense

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. Who invented the word 'Jabberwock'?

William Shakespeare Dr. Seuss Lewis Carroll Edgar Allan Poe

43. 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.

44. Which vegetables are most commonly used in nabak?

Carrots and onions Korean radish and Napa cabbage Spinach and cucumber Eggplant and zucchini

45. Which sentence is a polite, but firm, way of telling someone to do something?

I thank you to be quiet. I'll thank you to be quiet. I am thanking you to be quiet. I thanked you to be quiet.

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

A borrowing from French An eponym An onomatopoeia A clipping

47. What is the origin of the word 'work'?

Old French 'weorc' Old English 'weorc' Latin 'labor' Greek 'ergon'

48. How many syllables does 'faailk' have?

Two One Three Four

49. Which of the following is considered an antonym (opposite) of the 'bend' meaning of 'haak'?

Corner Curve Straightaway Angle

50. Which sentence uses 'quick' correctly in formal writing?

She ran quick to the bus stop. She ran quickly to the bus stop. She quick ran to the bus stop. She ran more quick to the bus stop.

Words Ending With K