Definition of KO
(game of go) A local shape to which the ko rule applies; a ko shape.
"Black gets an easy game by just filling the ko."
(game of go) ko fight
"Black wins the ko easily."
(game of go) a stone in a ko in atari, a ko stone
"Black recaptures the ko and white has to find another ko threat."
Examples of KO in a Sentence
- "Black gets an easy game by just filling the ko."
- "Black wins the ko easily."
- "Black recaptures the ko and white has to find another ko threat."
Word Details
Is KO a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like KO are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for KO
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | o | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 6 |
How to Use KO in Word Games
KO is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: KO is only 2 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble KO to find 1 additional valid words.