Words Containing X
X is worth 8 points in Scrabble and appears in only 0.15% of English text. Words containing X include EXACT, EXAM, EXAMPLE, EXCEPT, EXIST, EXPECT, EXPERIENCE, EXPERT, EXPLAIN, EXTRA, EXTREME, AXIS, TOXIC, LUXURY, FLEXIBLE, COMPLEX, EXCITING, OXYGEN, RELAX, INDEX, LATEX, MATRIX.
Strategy Tip for the Letter X
OX (9 pts), AX (9 pts), and EX (9 pts) are two-letter X plays worth memorizing. JINX (18 pts), ONYX (14 pts), and LUXE (13 pts) are strong longer X plays. X can be played on two words at once (parallel play) using its double-digit value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words contain the letter X?
Our dictionary contains 6,936 words with the letter X somewhere inside them, drawn from a database of 270,000+ real English words valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and crossword puzzles.
What are good Scrabble words with X in them?
Words containing X let you place an awkward tile without needing it at the start or end of a word. Open the Word Finder with the "contains X" filter pre-set using the button above, then sort by score to find the highest-value plays.
How do I find words with X for crosswords?
Use the Word Finder's "contains" filter set to X, then add a length filter or known letters from the crossing clues. Stacking filters narrows thousands of matches down to the few that fit your grid.