Words With X
7,344 words containing "X" for Scrabble, Words With Friends & word gamesfor Scrabblefor Words With Friends
Words Containing X help you find the perfect word for word games, crossword puzzles, and vocabulary building.
X is worth 8 points with just one tile in the bag. Most X words place it mid-word (EXAM, BOXER, EXACT, RELAX) rather than at the start. Landing X on a double-letter square earns 16 points from that single tile.
Knowing words containing X is especially useful when you have this letter on your rack and need to build a word around it. Filter by word length or combine with starting or ending letters for more specific results. Got a tricky set of tiles? Enter your letters into the Anagram Solver to see every valid word.
Words containing X (8 pts) can score big in ScrabbleScrabbleWords With Friends. Place these high-value letters on double or triple letter squares for maximum points.
All words are verified against Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS) and Words With Friends dictionariesthe tournament-standard Scrabble dictionary (TWL/SOWPODS)the Words With Friends dictionary. Use the dictionary filter above the list to narrow results to your preferred game.
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5 wordsHighest Scoring Words Containing X in Scrabble in Words With Friends
The 10 highest-scoring words containing x, led by METHOXYBENZENES (41 pts in Scrabble, 43 pts in Words With Friends41 pts in Scrabble43 pts in Words With Friends). High-value words like these can dominate premium squares and swing close games in your favor.
| # | Word | Scrabble | WWF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | METHOXYBENZENES | 41 pts | 43 pts |
| 2 | OXYPHENBUTAZONE | 41 pts | 44 pts |
| 3 | PHOTOXYLOGRAPHY | 39 pts | 39 pts |
| 4 | CHROMOXYLOGRAPH | 38 pts | 40 pts |
| 5 | XYLOTYPOGRAPHIC | 38 pts | 40 pts |
| 6 | CYCLOHEXYLAMINE | 37 pts | 40 pts |
| 7 | HYDROXYBUTYRATE | 37 pts | 35 pts |
| 8 | EXOERYTHROCYTIC | 35 pts | 34 pts |
| 9 | EXPERIMENTALIZE | 35 pts | 39 pts |
| 10 | EXTEMPORIZATION | 35 pts | 38 pts |
Mid-Word Gold: Why X Scores Best Away from the Starting Position
With just one tile in the bag and 8 points to its name, X is a letter you want to play strategically. Most players think of X-starting words first (XRAY, XENON), but there are very few of them, and they're hard to connect with existing board tiles. The real X opportunities sit in the middle and end of words: EXAM (13 pts), BOXER (14 pts), EXACT (14 pts), RELAX (12 pts), VEXED (16 pts), HEXED (16 pts). Mid-word X placement gives you more connection points on the board and often lines X up with premium squares more naturally.
Don't overlook X in two-letter words either. AX (9 pts), EX (9 pts), OX (9 pts), and XI (9 pts) are all valid and score impressively for just two tiles. If the board is crowded and longer plays aren't available, these short X words keep your score moving. Our letter unscrambling guide covers techniques for spotting X-containing words from jumbled racks, which is especially useful since X combinations don't follow the intuitive patterns of more common letters. The Jumble Solver can reveal every valid X play from any set of tiles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words contain the letter X in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
There are 7,344 valid words containing X in Scrabble (TWL/SOWPODS) and Words With Friends dictionaries. The letter X is rare in English and is worth 8 points in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
What are the highest-scoring words containing X?
The top-scoring word with X is METHOXYBENZENES at 41 points. Since X is a high-value tile, words containing it tend to score well even without premium square placement.
What short words containing X are useful in word games?
Short words (2-4 letters) containing X are essential for tight board positions. Since X is worth 8 points, even short words with X can score well. Look for 2-letter words containing X to enable parallel plays.
Why search for words containing a specific letter?
When you have a specific tile on your rack, finding words that use it helps you play it effectively rather than exchanging it. This is especially important for high-value tiles like X (8 pts) that you want to play for maximum points.
Can I filter these words further?
Yes! Use the filters above the list to add more filters: word length, starting letter, ending letter, or dictionary. For example, find 5-letter words containing X for Wordle, or 7-letter words for potential Scrabble bingos. Extra filters stay on this page.
Are all words containing X valid in every word game?
No. Different dictionaries accept different words. Use the dictionary filter to see which words containing X are valid in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble International (SOWPODS), or Words With Friends.