Words Starting With KN

361 words start with KN. Scores range up to 32 points (KNICKERBOCKERS), averaging 16.4 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Definition

A special skill or talent for doing something.

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Definition

Past tense of KNACK.

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Definition

Agent noun of KNACK.

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Definition

Past tense of KNACKER.

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Definition

Plural of KNACKERY.

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Definition

Present participle of KNACKER.

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Plural of KNACKER.

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A place where dead animals are processed for their by-products.

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More skilled or adept at doing something tricky.

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Most knacky; having the most tricks or cleverness.

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The quality of being skilful or clever.

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Plural of KNACKINESS.

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Present participle of KNACK.

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Crafty or cunning in an artful way.

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Plural of KNACK.

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Definition

A short, thick, highly seasoned sausage.

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Definition

Plural of KNACKWURST.

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Crafty or skillful in a cunning way.

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Definition

A knot or projection on a tree.

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More knaggy; having more knots or protuberances.

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Most knaggy; roughest or most knotty.

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The state of being rough or knotty.

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Plural of KNAGGINESS.

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Definition

Covered with knots or rough projections.

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Plural of KNAG.

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A matzo dumpling eaten during Passover.

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Plural of KNAIDEL.

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Definition

Plural of knaidel.

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Definition

To break or chip with a sharp blow.

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Past tense of KNAP.

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Agent noun of KNAP.

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Plural of KNAPPER.

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Present participle of KNAP.

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A small knob or lump.

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Past tense of KNAPPLE.

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Plural of KNAPPLE.

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Present participle of KNAPPLE.

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Third-person singular present tense of KNAP.

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Definition

A bag with straps carried on the back or shoulders.

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Past tense of KNAPSACK.

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Plural of KNAPSACK.

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A common weed with purple thistle-like flowers, of the genus Centaurea.

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Definition

Plural of KNAPWEED.

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Definition

A knot or burl in a tree.

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A knot or burl in wood.

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More knotty or gnarled in texture.

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Most gnarly; toughest or most difficult.

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Plural of KNARL.

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Variant of gnarly, meaning rugged or difficult.

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Past tense of KNAR.

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Having more gnarls or rugged projections.

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Most knarry; gnarliest or most knotty.

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Present participle of KNAR.

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Definition

Knotty or gnarled in texture.

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Plural of KNAR.

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Definition

A growth or lump on a tree.

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Plural of KNAUR.

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A dishonest or deceitful person.

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Plural of KNAVERY.

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Dishonest or deceitful behavior.

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KNICKERBOCKERS scores 32 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.