5-Letter Words Ending With K
100 wordsFive-letter words ending in K deliver a satisfying punch, both phonetically and strategically. This collection spans everyday vocabulary like BREAK and TRACK alongside challenging specimens that reward players who study beyond common patterns.
Pattern Guide
Word recommendations for board games.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Top 5-Letter Words
act as a medical quack or a charlatan
apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
a Russian peasant (especially prior to 1917)
fresh unripened cheese of a smooth texture made from pasteurized milk, a starter, and rennet
a strange attitude or habit
hit hard
Top 5-Letter Words
a Russian peasant (especially prior to 1917)
act as a medical quack or a charlatan
apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
fresh unripened cheese of a smooth texture made from pasteurized milk, a starter, and rennet
a strange attitude or habit
informal terms for a meal
MUJIK exemplifies the scoring gap between games—it earns 18 points in Scrabble but jumps to 22 in Words With Friends, where J carries more weight. QUACK and QUICK tie at 20 in Scrabble but climb to 22 in WWF thanks to the boosted Q value. CHUCK offers a strong WWF option at 18 points, outperforming several Scrabble favorites. Players switching between games should recalibrate their go-to plays accordingly.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
SPEAK and BREAK both test E and A while introducing common consonants, giving you solid vowel coverage early. TRACK offers the useful R-A combination without repeating letters.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
merchandise that is shoddy or inferior
alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwide
a small cut
gather whelk
DRECK means shoddy or inferior merchandise—borrowed from Yiddish, it's the perfect word for dismissing junk. Beyond its expressive utility, it plays well in word games with that valuable CK ending and the less common DR opening.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.