01 Word definition

knife

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is KNIFE a word?

Yes. KNIFE is a 5-letter noun. edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell KNIFE?

K-N-I-F-E

KNIFE contains 5 letters, begins with K, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

2noun

  1. a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends13points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is KNIFE spelled?

K1N2I3F4E5
Starts withKNIFirst 3 letters
Ends withIFELast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About KNIFE.

How do you spell KNIFE?

KNIFE is spelled K-N-I-F-E. It contains 5 letters.