5-Letter Words With AK in the Middle
100 wordsThe AK pattern sits at the heart of some satisfying English words. From the crisp snap of BREAK to the tremor of QUAKE, these words often carry physical, tactile meanings that make them memorable and useful.
Pattern Guide
Word recommendations for board games.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Top 5-Letter Words
shake with seismic vibrations
the fourth pillar of Islam is almsgiving as an act of worship
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos
a sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish brown color used especially for military uniforms
Top 5-Letter Words
shake with seismic vibrations
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
the fourth pillar of Islam is almsgiving as an act of worship
made of or resembling flakes
a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos
MUZAK dominates both games but scores higher in Words With Friends at 22 points versus 20 in Scrabble. QUAKY and QUAKE perform nearly identically across both games, making them reliable high-scorers regardless of which you're playing. JAKES shows a notable jump in WWF, climbing from 16 to 18 points thanks to the boosted J value. Keep ZAKAT in your back pocket—this Islamic alms-giving term scores 18 in both games and uses that valuable Z.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
SHAKE and SPEAK offer excellent starting coverage, each placing AK in the middle while testing common consonants. BREAK adds the useful R, while TAKEN checks both T and N—all strong second-guess options once you've confirmed the AK pattern.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
"the old oaken bucket"
tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
resembling a serpent in form
"snaky ridges in the sand"
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
SHAKO is a tall ceremonial hat worn by British soldiers, and it's surprisingly valid in word games. The SH opening and O ending make it flexible for board placement, and most opponents won't think to challenge this military headgear.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.