KNOW
4-letter word
KNOW is a valid Scrabble word
Is KNOW Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — KNOW has 4 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ✅ Yes | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does KNOW Mean?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information
the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
KNOW Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place K or W on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
KNOW — Word Stats
Is KNOW Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — KNOW scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 12 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in KNOW are K (5 pts), W (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is KNOW Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — KNOW scores 12 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why KNOW scores 12 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Is KNOW a Wordle Word?
❌ No — KNOW cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. KNOW has 4 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is KNOW Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — KNOW is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for KNOW:
K______WK__W Is KNOW Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — KNOW is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From KNOW
Shorter words hidden in KNOW's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About KNOW
Is KNOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. KNOW is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is KNOW in Scrabble?
KNOW scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 12 points.
Is KNOW valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. KNOW is a valid Words With Friends word worth 12 points.
What does KNOW mean?
KNOW: be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information
Can KNOW be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. KNOW has 4 letters.
What words can you make from KNOW's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from KNOW's letters. Short words like KN, KO, KW can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does KNOW have any anagrams?
Yes — KNOW's letters can also spell: WONK.
Is KNOW in the dictionary?
Yes. KNOW appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.