X Words

Words starting with X are prized in word games. X is one of the two letters (with V) most often preceded by a vowel. It marks Greek and Latin loanwords (AXIS, LEXICON, TAXI) and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

This page lists every valid English word starting with X, plus the 2- and 3-letter X words worth memorising for Scrabble and Words With Friends. All words are verified against the ENABLE dictionary.

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• In Scrabble, the X tile is worth 8 points — one of the highest values on the board.
• Memorise XI, XU, AX, EX, OX — these 2-letter X words are Scrabble gold.
• X on a triple-letter square is worth 24 points — plan your play around it.
• X-heavy racks are usually good — score fast and refresh.

• X at the start of a word is the most common position.
• X- + common vowel: 2- and 3-letter opens
• X- + consonant clusters: less common but high-scoring
• -x at end of word: rare, memorise the few that exist

• Scrabble — the X is one of the six ‘power tiles’ (blanks, Q, X, Z, J and S).
• Words With Friends — X is worth similar or higher scores in WWF.
• Wordle — knowing rare-letter words rules out common answers fast.
• Crosswords — X-starting words appear in themed puzzles regularly.