Words Containing X
Welcome to a world where the letter X marks the spot! Dive into this treasure trove of words that sparkle with the enigmatic and playful presence of X. Whether you're on a quest for the extraordinary or just love a good word puzzle, this collection is sure to intrigue and delight!
2 letter words
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| ex | 9 | a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife | all his exes live in Texas |
| ox | 9 | any of various wild bovines especially of the genera Bos or closely related Bibos | - |
| xi | 9 | the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one | - |
| ax | 9 | terminate | The NSF axed the research program and stopped funding it |
| xu | 9 | - | - |
3 letter words
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| six | 10 | denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units | - |
| sex | 10 | the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles | she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus |
| box | 12 | private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance | the royal box was empty |
| fix | 13 | a determination of the place where something is | he got a good fix on the target |
| max | 12 | street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate | - |
| mix | 12 | open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups | - |
| tax | 10 | set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) | - |
| fox | 13 | a shifty deceptive person | - |
| rex | 10 | a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom | - |
| fax | 13 | duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio | - |
| wax | 13 | increase in phase | the moon is waxing |
| axe | 10 | terminate | The NSF axed the research program and stopped funding it |
| lex | 10 | - | - |
| cox | 12 | either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin | - |
| sox | 10 | - | - |
| tex | 10 | - | - |
| tux | 10 | semiformal evening dress for men | - |
| sax | 10 | a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore | - |
| lax | 10 | emptying easily or excessively | - |
| pax | 12 | (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist | - |
| hex | 13 | an evil spell | - |
| pox | 12 | a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta) | - |
| lux | 10 | a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square meter; 0.0929 foot candle | - |
| nix | 10 | command against | Dad nixed our plans |
| pix | 12 | a chest in which coins from the mint are held to await assay | - |
| vex | 13 | change the arrangement or position of | - |
| vox | 13 | the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract | - |
| lox | 10 | a bluish translucent magnetic liquid obtained by compressing gaseous oxygen and then cooling it below its boiling point; used as an oxidizer in rocket propellants | - |
| nox | 10 | Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx | - |
| dux | 11 | - | - |
| oxo | 10 | - | - |
| dox | 11 | - | - |
| vax | 13 | - | - |
| xed | 11 | - | - |
| exo | 10 | - | - |
| dex | 11 | - | - |
| hox | 13 | - | - |
| gox | 11 | - | - |
| pyx | 15 | a chest in which coins from the mint are held to await assay | - |
| rax | 10 | - | - |
| wex | 13 | - | - |
| tix | 10 | - | - |
| kex | 14 | - | - |
| oxy | 13 | - | - |
| mux | 12 | - | - |
| xis | 10 | - | - |
| wox | 13 | - | - |
| zex | 19 | - | - |
| zax | 19 | - | - |
| yex | 13 | - | - |
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4 letter words
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| next | 11 | immediately following in time or order | next in line |
| taxi | 11 | a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money | - |
| sexy | 14 | stimulating sexual desire | - |
| exit | 11 | move out of or depart from | - |
| exam | 13 | a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge | - |
| text | 11 | a book prepared for use in schools or colleges | his economics textbook is in its tenth edition |
| jinx | 18 | an evil spell | - |
| axel | 11 | - | - |
| hoax | 14 | something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage | - |
| maxi | 13 | a long skirt ending below the calf | - |
| foxy | 17 | marked by skill in deception | a foxy scheme |
| oxen | 11 | domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age | a team of oxen |
| expo | 13 | a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display | - |
| flex | 14 | bend a joint | flex your wrists |
| axes | 11 | - | - |
| minx | 13 | a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men | - |
| apex | 13 | the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars | - |
| faux | 14 | not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article | faux pearls |
| flux | 14 | (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area | - |
| axle | 11 | a shaft on which a wheel rotates | - |
| coax | 13 | influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | - |
| poxy | 16 | - | - |
| exec | 13 | the chief executive department of the United States government | - |
| lynx | 14 | short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur | - |
| crux | 13 | a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus | - |
| roux | 11 | a mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces | - |
| flax | 14 | fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric | - |
| waxy | 17 | easily impressed or influenced | a waxy mind |
| ibex | 13 | wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns | - |
| onyx | 14 | a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos | - |
| doxy | 15 | a woman who cohabits with an important man | - |
| luxe | 11 | elegant and sumptuous | a deluxe car |
| pixy | 16 | creeping evergreen shrub having narrow overlapping leaves and early white star-shaped flowers; of the pine barrens of New Jersey and the Carolinas | - |
| boxy | 16 | resembling a box in rectangularity | - |
| doux | 12 | - | - |
| oryx | 14 | large African antelope with long straight nearly upright horns | - |
| prex | 13 | - | - |
| plex | 13 | - | - |
| oxid | 12 | - | - |
| oxes | 11 | - | - |
| oxer | 11 | - | - |
| oxim | 13 | - | - |
| sext | 11 | the fourth of the seven canonical hours; about noon | - |
| saxe | 11 | an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons | - |
| vext | 14 | - | - |
| wexe | 14 | - | - |
| taxa | 11 | - | - |
| ulex | 11 | genus of Eurasian spiny shrubs: gorse | - |
| xyst | 14 | - | - |
| yunx | 14 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| relax | 12 | make less taut | relax the tension on the rope |
| extra | 12 | added to a regular schedule | - |
| exist | 12 | support oneself | he could barely exist on such a low wage |
| fixed | 16 | fixed and unmoving | with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare |
| mixed | 15 | consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds | a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music |
| exact | 14 | claim as due or just | - |
| texas | 12 | the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico | - |
| sixth | 15 | coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position | - |
| sixty | 15 | being ten more than fifty | - |
| boxer | 14 | someone who fights with his fists for sport | - |
| toxic | 14 | of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison | suffering from exposure to toxic substances |
| exile | 12 | the act of expelling a person from their native land | men in exile dream of hope |
| maxim | 16 | English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916) | - |
| expel | 14 | eliminate (a substance) | - |
| index | 13 | a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself | - |
| dixie | 13 | the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861 | - |
| mixer | 14 | a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity | - |
| taxis | 12 | a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism | - |
| linux | 12 | an open-source version of the UNIX operating system | - |
| foxes | 15 | - | - |
| latex | 12 | a water-base paint that has a latex binder | - |
| oxide | 13 | any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical | - |
| boxed | 15 | enclosed in or as if in a box | boxed cigars |
| detox | 13 | treat for alcohol or drug dependence | He was detoxified in the clinic |
| excel | 14 | distinguish oneself | She excelled in math |
| exert | 12 | have and exercise | - |
| waxed | 16 | treated with wax | waxed floors |
| pixie | 14 | creeping evergreen shrub having narrow overlapping leaves and early white star-shaped flowers; of the pine barrens of New Jersey and the Carolinas | - |
| vexed | 16 | troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances | the vexed parents of an unruly teenager |
| toxin | 12 | a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species | - |
| xerox | 19 | reproduce by xerography | - |
| vixen | 15 | a malicious woman with a fierce temper | - |
| proxy | 17 | a person authorized to act for another | - |
| dixit | 13 | - | - |
| nexus | 12 | the means of connection between things linked in series | - |
| annex | 12 | an addition that extends a main building | - |
| remix | 14 | - | - |
| fixer | 15 | a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image) | - |
| xenia | 12 | - | - |
| codex | 15 | an unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll) | - |
| sixer | 12 | the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one | - |
| helix | 15 | a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops | - |
| pixel | 14 | (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot) | the greater the number of pixels per inch the greater the resolution |
| moxie | 14 | fortitude and determination | - |
| phlox | 17 | any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox; chiefly North American; cultivated for their clusters of flowers | - |
| beaux | 14 | - | - |
| telex | 12 | a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter | - |
| exude | 13 | release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities | exude sweat through the pores |
| expos | 14 | - | - |
| exalt | 12 | heighten or intensify | These paintings exalt the imagination |
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6 letter words
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| excuse | 15 | a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. | he kept finding excuses to stay |
| expect | 17 | regard something as probable or likely | The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow |
| except | 17 | take exception to | - |
| sexual | 13 | involved in a sexual relationship | the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife |
| expert | 15 | having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude | an expert job |
| boxing | 16 | the enclosure of something in a package or box | - |
| oxygen | 17 | a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust | - |
| fixing | 17 | restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place | - |
| luxury | 16 | the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive | - |
| galaxy | 17 | tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall | - |
| expose | 15 | to show, make visible or apparent | - |
| extend | 14 | extend in scope or range or area | The law was extended to all citizens |
| exotic | 15 | being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world | exotic plants in a greenhouse |
| extent | 13 | the distance or area or volume over which something extends | the vast extent of the desert |
| expand | 16 | exaggerate or make bigger | - |
| mixing | 16 | the act of mixing together | the mixing of sound channels in the recording studio |
| oxford | 17 | a university in England | - |
| dexter | 14 | on or starting from the wearer's right | - |
| baxter | 15 | - | - |
| excess | 15 | excessive indulgence | - |
| climax | 17 | end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage | - |
| matrix | 15 | the body substance in which tissue cells are embedded | - |
| boxers | 15 | underpants worn by men | - |
| export | 15 | commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country | - |
| vortex | 16 | the shape of something rotating rapidly | - |
| reflex | 16 | an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus | - |
| exhale | 16 | give out (breath or an odor) | The chimney exhales a thick smoke |
| excite | 15 | cause to be agitated, excited, or roused | - |
| exceed | 16 | be greater in scope or size than some standard | Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds |
| deluxe | 14 | elegant and sumptuous | a deluxe car |
| tuxedo | 14 | semiformal evening dress for men | - |
| exodus | 14 | the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus | - |
| sexist | 13 | a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women | - |
| exiled | 14 | - | - |
| sexier | 13 | - | - |
| cortex | 15 | the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum | - |
| elixir | 13 | hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold | - |
| exempt | 17 | grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to | She exempted me from the exam |
| expire | 15 | pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life | - |
| sphinx | 18 | an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret | - |
| jinxed | 21 | (usually used colloquially) causing or accompanied by misfortune | - |
| larynx | 16 | a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech | - |
| waxing | 17 | a gradual increase in magnitude or extent | the waxing of the moon |
| extort | 13 | get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner | - |
| taxing | 14 | not easily borne; wearing | a taxing schedule |
| icebox | 17 | white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures | - |
| duplex | 16 | a house with two units sharing a common wall | - |
| influx | 16 | the process of flowing in | - |
| cervix | 18 | the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body | - |
| sexism | 15 | discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| exactly | 19 | indicating exactness or preciseness | he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do |
| explain | 16 | serve as a reason or cause or justification of | Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again |
| example | 18 | a representative form or pattern | I profited from his example |
| excited | 17 | (of persons) excessively affected by emotion | - |
| express | 16 | obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action | Italians express coffee rather than filter it |
| complex | 20 | a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated | - |
| extreme | 16 | of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity | extreme cold |
| exposed | 17 | with no protection or shield | the exposed northeast frontier |
| explode | 17 | cause to burst with a violent release of energy | We exploded the nuclear bomb |
| anxious | 14 | eagerly desirous | anxious to see the new show at the museum |
| relaxed | 15 | without strain or anxiety | gave the impression of being quite relaxed |
| maximum | 20 | the largest possible quantity | - |
| examine | 16 | put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to | - |
| phoenix | 19 | the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation | - |
| anxiety | 17 | (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic | - |
| sixteen | 14 | the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one | - |
| explore | 16 | inquire into | - |
| execute | 16 | carry out or perform an action | the skater executed a triple pirouette |
| expense | 16 | amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures) | - |
| exhibit | 19 | to show, make visible or apparent | The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month |
| context | 16 | discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation | - |
| extract | 16 | obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action | - |
| extinct | 16 | no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives | an extinct species of fish |
| expired | 17 | having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time | an expired passport |
| mixture | 16 | a collection containing a variety of sorts of things | - |
| exploit | 16 | draw from; make good use of | we must exploit the resources we are given wisely |
| mailbox | 18 | a private box for delivery of mail | - |
| dioxide | 16 | an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule | - |
| excused | 17 | granted exemption | one of the excused jurors planned to write a book |
| maxwell | 19 | Scottish physicist whose equations unified electricity and magnetism and who recognized the electromagnetic nature of light (1831-1879) | - |
| texture | 14 | the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance) | breadfruit has the same texture as bread |
| exhaust | 17 | use up (resources or materials) | We exhausted our savings |
| quixote | 23 | - | - |
| paradox | 17 | (logic) a statement that contradicts itself | `I always lie' is a paradox because if it is true it must be false |
| pretext | 16 | an artful or simulated semblance | - |
| exclude | 17 | put out or expel from a place | The unruly student was excluded from the game |
| sixties | 14 | the decade from 1960 to 1969 | - |
| jukebox | 27 | a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin | - |
| sexiest | 14 | - | - |
| textile | 14 | artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers | - |
| anthrax | 17 | a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people | - |
| foxtrot | 17 | a ballroom dance in quadruple time; combines short and long and fast and slow steps fixed sequences | - |
| kleenex | 18 | a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief | - |
| equinox | 23 | (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic | - |
| sandbox | 17 | a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in | - |
| exalted | 15 | of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style | an exalted ideal |
| foxhole | 20 | a small dugout with a pit for individual shelter against enemy fire | - |
| maximus | 18 | - | - |
| fixated | 18 | - | - |
| toolbox | 16 | a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| expected | 20 | considered likely or probable to happen or arrive | prepared for the expected attack |
| exciting | 18 | creating or arousing excitement | an exciting account of her trip |
| exchange | 21 | exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category | - |
| exercise | 17 | systematic training by multiple repetitions | - |
| executed | 18 | put to death as punishment | claimed the body of the executed traitor |
| expelled | 18 | - | - |
| sexually | 18 | with respect to sexuality | sexually ambiguous |
| exploded | 19 | showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another | the manufacturer provided an exploded view of the apparatus |
| exposure | 17 | the state of being vulnerable or exposed | his exposure to ridicule |
| examined | 18 | - | - |
| external | 15 | from or between other countries | external commerce |
| relaxing | 16 | affording physical or mental rest | - |
| existing | 16 | having existence or being or actuality | much of the beluga caviar existing in the world is found in the Soviet Union and Iran |
| extended | 17 | relatively long in duration; tediously protracted | an extended discussion |
| flexible | 20 | able to adjust readily to different conditions | a flexible personality |
| galaxies | 16 | - | - |
| orthodox | 19 | of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism | - |
| exorcism | 19 | freeing from evil spirits | - |
| textbook | 21 | according to or characteristic of a casebook or textbook; typical | a textbook example |
| exterior | 15 | the region that is outside of something | - |
| explorer | 17 | someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose) | - |
| expanded | 19 | increased in extent or size or bulk or scope | - |
| exposing | 18 | - | - |
| excluded | 19 | - | - |
| examiner | 17 | an investigator who observes carefully | the examiner searched for clues |
| explored | 18 | - | - |
| bordeaux | 18 | any of several red or white wines produced around Bordeaux, France or wines resembling them | - |
| bisexual | 17 | having an ambiguous sexual identity | - |
| exorcist | 17 | someone who practices exorcism | - |
| appendix | 20 | a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch | - |
| crucifix | 22 | representation of the cross on which Jesus died | - |
| explicit | 19 | precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication | explicit instructions |
| monoxide | 18 | an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule | - |
| exhaling | 19 | - | - |
| exorcise | 17 | expel through adjuration or prayers | exorcise evil spirits |
| fixation | 18 | (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body | - |
| existent | 15 | presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible | - |
| anorexic | 17 | a person suffering from anorexia nervosa | - |
| taxpayer | 20 | someone who pays taxes | - |
| smallpox | 19 | a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars | - |
| laxative | 18 | a mild cathartic | - |
| matchbox | 24 | a box for holding matches | - |
| maximize | 28 | make as big or large as possible | - |
| peroxide | 18 | a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels | - |
| taxation | 15 | government income due to taxation | - |
| dyslexic | 21 | having impaired ability to comprehend written words usually associated with a neurologic disorder | - |
| anorexia | 15 | a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite | - |
| executor | 17 | a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will | - |
| excavate | 20 | find by digging in the ground | - |
| toxicity | 20 | grave harmfulness or deadliness | - |
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9 letter words
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| excellent | 18 | very good; of the highest quality | made an excellent speech |
| expensive | 21 | high in price or charging high prices | expensive clothes |
| expecting | 21 | - | - |
| extremely | 21 | to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect | extremely interesting |
| explosion | 18 | a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction | - |
| existence | 18 | the state or fact of existing | laws in existence for centuries |
| exhausted | 20 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | the day's shopping left her exhausted |
| executive | 21 | someone who manages a government agency or department | - |
| alexander | 17 | king of Macedon; conqueror of Greece and Egypt and Persia; founder of Alexandria (356-323 BC) | - |
| exception | 20 | a deliberate act of omission | with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news |
| execution | 18 | putting a condemned person to death | - |
| exclusive | 21 | not divided or shared with others | they have exclusive use of the machine |
| explosive | 21 | liable to lead to sudden change or violence | an explosive issue |
| excrement | 20 | waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body | - |
| extension | 16 | the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to | the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos |
| expressed | 19 | precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication | - |
| sexuality | 19 | the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles | - |
| exquisite | 25 | delicately beautiful | an exquisite cameo |
| excessive | 21 | unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings | - |
| expertise | 18 | skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge | - |
| exploding | 20 | - | - |
| exploring | 19 | - | - |
| exchanged | 23 | changed for (replaced by) something different | - |
| extensive | 19 | large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity | an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England |
| exploited | 19 | (of persons) taken advantage of | - |
| expansion | 18 | adding information or detail | - |
| extortion | 16 | an exorbitant charge | - |
| luxurious | 16 | displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses | enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs |
| obnoxious | 18 | causing disapproval or protest | - |
| examining | 19 | - | - |
| auxiliary | 19 | functioning in a supporting capacity | the main library and its auxiliary branches |
| exemplary | 23 | being or serving as an illustration of a type | an action exemplary of his conduct |
| proximity | 23 | a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit | - |
| saxophone | 21 | a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore | - |
| excursion | 18 | a journey taken for pleasure | many summer excursions to the shore |
| anxiously | 19 | with anxiety or apprehension | we watched anxiously |
| expulsion | 18 | the act of forcing out someone or something | the child's expulsion from school |
| executing | 19 | putting a condemned person to death | - |
| exercised | 19 | - | - |
| exemption | 20 | immunity from an obligation or duty | - |
| extremist | 18 | (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm | extremist political views |
| excluding | 20 | - | - |
| hydroxide | 24 | a compound of an oxide with water | - |
| expressly | 21 | with specific intentions; for the express purpose | she needs the money expressly for her patients |
| exclusion | 18 | the act of forcing out someone or something | - |
| excitedly | 22 | with excitement; in an excited manner | she shook his hand excitedly |
| excavated | 22 | - | - |
| sixteenth | 19 | one part in sixteen equal parts | - |
| exceeding | 20 | far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree | a night of exceeding darkness |
| expelling | 19 | any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| experience | 21 | go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | experience vertigo |
| experiment | 21 | the testing of an idea | it was an experiment in living |
| expression | 19 | a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | pardon the expression |
| excitement | 21 | something that agitates and arouses | he looked forward to the excitements of the day |
| unexpected | 22 | not expected or anticipated | unexpected guests |
| exhibition | 22 | a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display | - |
| homosexual | 22 | someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex | - |
| expedition | 20 | a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country | - |
| exaggerate | 19 | do something to an excessive degree | - |
| excellency | 24 | an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels | - |
| extinction | 19 | complete annihilation | they think a meteor cause the extinction of the dinosaurs |
| exhausting | 21 | having a debilitating effect | an exhausting job in the hot sun |
| excellence | 21 | an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels | a center of manufacturing excellence |
| extraction | 19 | properties attributable to your ancestry | - |
| exercising | 20 | the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit | he did some exercising |
| complexion | 23 | the coloring of a person's face | - |
| exhaustion | 20 | serious weakening and loss of energy | - |
| exchanging | 24 | - | - |
| relaxation | 17 | the act of making less strict | - |
| extinguish | 21 | extinguish by crushing | - |
| complexity | 26 | the quality of being intricate and compounded | he enjoyed the complexity of modern computers |
| excavation | 22 | the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth | - |
| expiration | 19 | the act of expelling air from the lungs | - |
| exclaiming | 22 | an abrupt excited utterance | there was much exclaiming over it |
| unorthodox | 21 | independent in behavior or thought | - |
| expressive | 22 | characterized by expression | a very expressive face |
| expressway | 25 | a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic | - |
| expectancy | 26 | an expectation | - |
| unexplored | 20 | not yet discovered | - |
| explicitly | 24 | in an explicit manner | in his foreword Professor Clark puts it explicitly |
| expendable | 22 | (used of funds) remaining after taxes | - |
| toxicology | 23 | the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons | - |
| exonerated | 18 | freed from any question of guilt | - |
| chatterbox | 24 | orchid growing along streams or ponds of western North America having leafy stems and 1 greenish-brown and pinkish flower in the axil of each upper leaf | - |
| exposition | 19 | a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display | - |
| externally | 20 | with respect to the outside | - |
| inflexible | 22 | incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances | an inflexible law |
| excavating | 23 | - | - |
| exhaustive | 23 | performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial | an exhaustive study |
| exorbitant | 19 | greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | exorbitant rent |
| dominatrix | 20 | a dominating woman (especially one who plays that role in a sadomasochistic sexual relationship) | - |
| chickenpox | 30 | an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body | - |
| exhumation | 22 | the act of digging something up out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried | - |
| exacerbate | 21 | exasperate or irritate | - |
| inexorably | 22 | in an inexorable manner | time marches on inexorably |
| unexploded | 21 | still capable of exploding or being fired | an unexploded bomb |
| exuberance | 21 | overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval | - |
| extradited | 19 | - | - |
| annexation | 17 | incorporation by joining or uniting | - |
| xenophobia | 24 | a fear of foreigners or strangers | - |
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In the world of language, words containing X are the linguistic equivalent of a hidden treasure chest. This elusive letter often lurks in the middle or ends of words, imparting a certain mystique and charm. Imagine the intrigue of a pirate's map where X marks the spot—these words capture attention with their unique pronunciation quirks and visual appeal. From common expressions to rare gems, the presence of X can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, inviting us to explore a more playful side of language.
About words containing X
The letter 'X' is a fascinating character in the English alphabet, known for its rarity and distinctive sound. Despite being the 24th letter, it holds a special place with its ability to alter word structure and sound. 'X' often appears at the end of words like "fox" or "box," creating a sharp, abrupt closure that leaves a lasting impression. Its presence can also introduce a zesty twist when used in the middle of words such as "extra" or "axiom." The letter 'X' adds an exotic flair, making words stand out in both written and spoken forms.
Words containing the letter 'X' tend to be less frequent compared to others, which contributes to their exceptional nature. The positioning of 'X' within a word significantly influences its pronunciation and meaning. For example, the 'X' in "exit" dictates a quick departure from one syllable to the next, while in "example," it serves as a gentle bridge. This versatility makes 'X' an invaluable player in the game of linguistics, offering endless possibilities for word formation and pronunciation that keep language enthusiasts on their toes.
Popular word examples
Let's delve into some popular words that feature the enigmatic letter X, each with its own unique story and application.
Example
- Definition: A representative form or pattern.
- Example in a Sentence: This painting is an example of modern art.
- Fun Fact: The word "example" derives from the Latin "exemplum," meaning a sample or specimen.
Extra
- Definition: More than what is usual or expected.
- Example in a Sentence: She packed extra snacks for the trip.
- Fun Fact: The word "extra" has become popular in slang to describe someone who is over-the-top or dramatic.
Oxen
- Definition: Plural of ox, a type of large domesticated cattle.
- Example in a Sentence: The farmer used oxen to plow the fields.
- Fun Fact: Oxen are often used in pairs or teams, historically significant in agriculture and transportation.
Box
- Definition: A container, typically with a flat base and sides.
- Example in a Sentence: He kept his tools organized in a wooden box.
- Fun Fact: The concept of a "box" is universal, with various uses in languages worldwide.
Relax
- Definition: To make or become less tense or anxious.
- Example in a Sentence: After a long day, she likes to relax with a book.
- Fun Fact: The term "relax" originates from the Latin "relaxare," meaning to loosen or open again.
Axle
- Definition: A rod or spindle passing through the center of a wheel or group of wheels.
- Example in a Sentence: The mechanic replaced the broken axle.
- Fun Fact: Axles play a crucial role in the engineering of vehicles, enabling movement and balance.
Complex
- Definition: Consisting of many different and connected parts.
- Example in a Sentence: The puzzle was too complex for young children.
- Fun Fact: The term "complex" is often used in psychology to describe a group of repressed ideas.
Index
- Definition: An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., with references to their location.
- Example in a Sentence: I found the topic quickly by checking the index.
- Fun Fact: In finance, an index refers to a statistical measure of change in a securities market.
Flex
- Definition: To bend or move a part of the body.
- Example in a Sentence: He flexed his muscles before lifting the weights.
- Fun Fact: "Flex" has entered popular jargon as a term for showing off or boasting.
Matrix
- Definition: An environment or material in which something develops.
- Example in a Sentence: The matrix supports the growth of cells in the experiment.
- Fun Fact: The term gained popularity with the science fiction film "The Matrix," reflecting a digital reality.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words containing X can be a goldmine, bringing in high scores with just a single letter placement. Here's a selection of top-scoring words featuring the mighty X:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Exequy | 26 | A funeral procession. |
| Oxazepam | 30 | A tranquilizer used in the treatment of anxiety. |
| Juxtapose | 27 | To place side by side for comparison. |
| Vortex | 16 | A whirling mass of fluid or air. |
| Affix | 15 | To attach or fasten something. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle lovers know the excitement of uncovering the perfect five-letter word. Here are some enticing options with the letter X:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Remix | Produce a new version of a song. |
| Fixer | A person who makes arrangements. |
| Pixel | A minute area of illumination on a screen. |
| Laxer | More relaxed or lenient. |
| Boxer | A person who takes part in boxing. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Venture into the realm of the unusual with words that carry the letter X, shrouded in mystery and rarity.
Xylograph
- Definition: An engraving on wood.
- Interesting Fact: Xylography was a popular method for book illustrations before the advent of modern printing techniques.
- Example in a Sentence: The artist displayed his intricate xylographs at the gallery.
Xerophyte
- Definition: A plant adapted to grow in dry conditions.
- Interesting Fact: Xerophytes are crucial for studying ecosystem resilience amid climate change.
- Example in a Sentence: Cacti are classic examples of xerophytes thriving in arid deserts.
Xiphoid
- Definition: Relating to the xiphoid process, a small cartilaginous extension of the lower part of the sternum.
- Interesting Fact: The xiphoid process can become ossified and turn into bone in adults.
- Example in a Sentence: The doctor examined the xiphoid area for any abnormalities.
Xanthic
- Definition: Pertaining to a yellow color.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Greek word "xanthos," it is often used in scientific descriptions of pigments.
- Example in a Sentence: The xanthic hues of the sunset painted the sky.
Xerotic
- Definition: Characterized by abnormal dryness of skin or tissues.
- Interesting Fact: Xerosis is a common condition, especially during colder months.
- Example in a Sentence: Her dermatologist recommended a moisturizer for her xerotic skin.
Final words
Exploring words containing X brings a delightful mix of complexity and charm to language. Whether you're playing a word game or simply appreciating the beauty of language, these words offer a treasure trove of opportunities to enrich your vocabulary and spark curiosity about the ever-intriguing world of words.
