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X Words

Learn useful X words, quick two-letter X plays, scores, and how the 8-point tile stays easy to place.

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12,891 X words in our listsX = 8 points608 start with XCurated reference list

Counts come from our supported word lists. Linked words open a full dictionary page.

Why X words matter

X scores like a heavyweight but plays like a short word.

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X is worth 8 points, and unlike most big tiles it has easy two-letter outlets: ax, ex, ox, xi and xu.

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That makes X one of the most flexible scorers in the game — a two-letter X play on a multiplier often beats a long word.

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Everyday X words are everywhere: exam, taxi, next, extra — you rarely get stuck holding the X.

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Scores are tile-based and the same across lists; validity can vary, so check the list you play with.

Short X words

Two- and three-letter X plays, with scores.

ax9 ex9 ox9 xi9 xu9 axe10 box12 cox12 fax13 fix13 fox13 hex13 lax10 lox10 lux10 max12 mix12 nix10 pyx15 sax10 six10 tax10 tux10 vex13 wax13

Five two-letter X words make this the easiest big tile to place. Validity varies by word list — open a linked word to check.

The most useful X words

Everyday X words worth knowing, with standard tile scores.

There are 12,891 X words across our supported lists. The X rewards placement more than length — maximum is 20 points with no premium squares at all.

High-value X Words

The biggest verified X scorers in our lists.

Scores are standard tile values — quixotically (33) leads, and even everyday jukebox reaches 27.

X words from letters

Placing the friendliest big tile.

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Enter your letters in the word unscrambler — every valid X word in your rack appears with its score.

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Playing a board game? The Scrabble word finder runs the same search with game-list validity.

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Add a ? for a blank tile — a blank X scores zero, so the listed values assume the real tile.

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Hunting the other big tiles? See the Q words, Z words and J words lists, or the word scores reference.

Tips for playing X words

Placement beats length with the X.

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Memorise the five two-letter X words — ax, ex, ox, xi, xu — they turn any tight corner into a scoring spot.

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Drop the X on a letter multiplier and play it in two directions at once: a doubled X in two words is 32 points on its own.

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-EX endings stack up fast: vortex, index, deluxe-style words keep the X in the middle of real vocabulary.

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Hold the X with vowels: A, E, O and I beside an X almost always make a legal play somewhere.

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Check your word list before relying on a rare X word; validity varies by list and region.

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Quick answers about x words.

What are X words?+
Words that contain the letter X. Our combined lists include 12,891, from two-letter ax and ox to everyday words like exam and taxi.
Why is X easier to play than Q or Z?+
Because of its two-letter outlets: ax, ex, ox, xi and xu mean you can almost always place the X, even on a crowded board.
What is X worth?+
8 points on a standard tile set — behind only Q and Z. Board bonuses and other games’ tile sets can change what it earns in play.
What are the best everyday X words?+
Exam, taxi, next, extra, relax and proxy — familiar words that place a big tile without a rare spelling.
Can I click each X word for a definition?+
Linked words open a full reference page with meanings, scores, and which word lists accept them. Unlinked words are valid in our game lists but don’t have a page yet.