5 Letter Words With X
These 5-letter words all contain the letter X. In Wordle, a yellow tile for X confirms the answer has X — just not at the position you played. Use this list to find where X belongs.
Wordle tip: Yellow tile for X → the answer contains X somewhere other than where you placed it. Scan this list and cross off words that put X in your used positions.
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How to Use This List
- •Yellow tile for X: the answer contains X, but not where you placed it. Cross off words that put X in already-used positions.
- •High-value Scrabble letters: X scores 8 points per tile — words on this list help you use that tile effectively.
- •Use the Word Finder for more specific filters: set length to 5, contains to X, and add a starts-with or ends-with filter to target your exact Wordle clue combination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many 5-letter words with x are there?
Our dictionary contains 273 5-letter words with x. This covers every valid word from our database of 270,000+ English words.
What are the best 5-letter Wordle words with x?
For Wordle, prioritize 5-letter words with x that use common letters (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, R) in non-x-positions. Avoid repeated letters in early guesses to maximize information.
Can SmartUnscramble find 5-letter words with x?
Yes. Use the Word Finder and set the length to 5 and the contains filter to X. You can stack multiple filters simultaneously — for example, 5 letters, with x, and containing a second specific letter.