Backgammon terms starting with K

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Kamikaze Play:	Breaking points in your home board in hopes of getting the stones recirculated, used to set up a back game
Key Point:	a point required to complete a prime in front of the opponents runners; the four-point, five-point, and bar-point are usually key points
Kibitz:	- To watch a game or match, or to make a comment during the game within hearing distance of the players
Kibitzer:	spectator to a game. Good etiquette dictates that kibitzers not discuss the game within earshot of the players
Kill a Number:	To create a position in which a specific number on the dice cannot be played on the next turn
Kill a stone:	To move a stone deep within your home board where it serves no useful attacking or building purpose
Knock Off:	To hit a stone
Knockout Tournament:	A type of tournament where you continue play until you lose