Words With X

The letter X scores 8 points in Scrabble and is one of the most powerful tiles when used correctly. X words are surprisingly versatile — X can appear at the start, middle, or end of a word, and short X words like XI, XU, AX, EX, and OX are essential tools for any serious Scrabble or Words With Friends player.

Short X Words Every Player Should Know

XI (11 points) — Greek letter, valid in Scrabble and WWF

XU (9 points) — Vietnamese monetary unit, valid in Scrabble

AX (9 points) — variant spelling of axe

EX (9 points) — former partner, widely valid

OX (9 points) — a bovine animal

AXE — standard 3-letter X word

ZAX — contains both Z and X for massive scoring potential

All X Words by Length

23-Letter Words(2)

22-Letter Words(2)

21-Letter Words(2)

20-Letter Words(4)

19-Letter Words(11)

18-Letter Words(14)

17-Letter Words(32)

16-Letter Words(75)

15-Letter Words(200)

14-Letter Words(277)

13-Letter Words(481)

12-Letter Words(646)

11-Letter Words(834)

10-Letter Words(1026)

9-Letter Words(1041)

8-Letter Words(897)

7-Letter Words(677)

6-Letter Words(446)

5-Letter Words(273)

4-Letter Words(86)

3-Letter Words(47)

2-Letter Words(5)

Frequently Asked Questions

The valid 2-letter X words in Scrabble are XI and XU. XI is a Greek letter worth 11 points. XU is a Vietnamese monetary unit worth 9 points. Both are valid in OTCWL and SOWPODS.
Common words starting with X include XRAY, XERIC, XENON, XYLEM, XYLOPHONE, and XEROX. In word games, shorter X-starting words are more practical on a crowded board.
Many useful words end in X including BOX, FOX, MAX, WAX, FLEX, FLUX, CRUX, HOAX, APEX, ANNEX, INDEX, DETOX, RELAX, MATRIX, and PREFIX.
Yes. XI is valid in Words With Friends and scores 9 points. It is one of the most useful short X words in the game.
Common 5-letter words with X valid for Wordle include OXIDE, EXACT, EXPEL, EXTRA, EXIST, EXULT, EXPAT, BOXER, FIXER, MIXER, PIXEL, PROXY, RELAX, and INDEX.