Words With X In The Middle
Dive into the delightful world of words where the magic happens right in the middle! Explore fascinating terms that hide surprises at their core. Whether you’re a wordsmith or just curious, this journey through the heart of language promises to enlighten and entertain. Ready to discover some hidden gems? Let’s go!
3 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| axe | 10 | terminate | The NSF axed the research program and stopped funding it |
| oxo | 10 | - | - |
| exo | 10 | - | - |
| oxy | 13 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| axel | 11 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| axes | 11 | - | - |
| axle | 11 | a shaft on which a wheel rotates | - |
| poxy | 16 | - | - |
| exec | 13 | the chief executive department of the United States government | - |
| waxy | 17 | easily impressed or influenced | a waxy mind |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| axon | 11 | long nerve fiber that conducts away from the cell body of the neuron | - |
| axis | 11 | the center around which something rotates | - |
| axil | 11 | the upper angle between an axis and an offshoot such as a branch or leafstalk | - |
| axal | 11 | - | - |
| axed | 12 | - | - |
| dexy | 15 | - | - |
| dixi | 12 | - | - |
| dixy | 15 | - | - |
| coxy | 16 | - | - |
| coxa | 13 | the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum | - |
| mixt | 13 | - | - |
| mixy | 16 | - | - |
| nixy | 14 | - | - |
| nixe | 11 | - | - |
| moxa | 13 | - | - |
| myxo | 16 | - | - |
| exes | 11 | - | - |
| exed | 12 | - | - |
| exon | 11 | sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures | exons are interspersed with introns |
| exul | 11 | - | - |
| fixt | 14 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | - |
| 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 | - |
| foxes | 15 | - | - |
| oxide | 13 | any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical | - |
| boxed | 15 | enclosed in or as if in a box | boxed cigars |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| fixer | 15 | a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image) | - |
| sixer | 12 | the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| sexed | 13 | characterized by sexuality | highly sexed |
| hexed | 16 | (usually used colloquially) causing or accompanied by misfortune | - |
| twixt | 15 | - | - |
| extol | 12 | praise, glorify, or honor | extol the virtues of one's children |
| expat | 14 | a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country | American expatriates |
| epoxy | 17 | a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates | - |
| waxer | 15 | - | - |
| axial | 12 | relating to or attached to the axis | axial angle |
| axing | 13 | - | - |
| waxen | 15 | made of or covered with wax | waxen candles |
| buxom | 16 | (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves | - |
| axiom | 14 | a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits | - |
| foxed | 16 | - | - |
| exult | 12 | feel extreme happiness or elation | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| boxers | 15 | underpants worn by men | - |
| export | 15 | commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country | - |
| 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 | - |
| sexier | 13 | - | - |
| exiled | 14 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| jinxed | 21 | (usually used colloquially) causing or accompanied by misfortune | - |
| 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 |
| sexism | 15 | discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex | - |
| sexton | 13 | an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects | - |
| expiry | 18 | a coming to an end of a contract period | the expiry of his driver's license |
| alexia | 13 | inability to perceive written words | - |
| taxman | 15 | someone who collects taxes for the government | - |
| exhume | 18 | dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies | - |
| vexing | 17 | extremely annoying or displeasing | - |
| plexus | 15 | a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels | - |
| boxcar | 17 | a freight car with roof and sliding doors in the sides | - |
| excise | 15 | remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line | - |
| klaxon | 17 | a kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles | - |
| pixies | 15 | - | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| 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 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| sexiest | 14 | - | - |
| textile | 14 | artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers | - |
| foxtrot | 17 | a ballroom dance in quadruple time; combines short and long and fast and slow steps fixed sequences | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| expanse | 16 | the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary | - |
| fixture | 17 | the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment | - |
| coexist | 16 | exist together | - |
| relaxer | 14 | any agent that produces relaxation | music is a good relaxer |
| taxicab | 18 | a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money | - |
| noxious | 14 | injurious to physical or mental health | noxious chemical wastes |
| subtext | 16 | - | - |
| sexless | 14 | having no or imperfectly developed or nonfunctional sex organs | - |
| exhumed | 20 | - | - |
| fixable | 19 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| bisexual | 17 | having an ambiguous sexual identity | - |
| exorcist | 17 | someone who practices exorcism | - |
| 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 | - |
| laxative | 18 | a mild cathartic | - |
| 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 | - |
| expedite | 18 | speed up the progress of; facilitate | This should expedite the process |
| sixpence | 19 | a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970 | - |
| excelled | 18 | - | - |
| exacting | 18 | requiring precise accuracy | an exacting job |
| exertion | 15 | use of physical or mental energy; hard work | they managed only with great exertion |
| exponent | 17 | a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| inexorable | 19 | impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason | Cynthia was inexorable; she would have none of him |
| perplexing | 22 | lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity | perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it |
| exorcising | 20 | - | - |
| sexologist | 18 | - | - |
| exhalation | 20 | the act of expelling air from the lungs | - |
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Welcome to the intriguing world of words where the letter 'X' takes center stage—not at the beginning or the end, but right in the middle! This unique placement can transform ordinary words into linguistic gems, adding a dash of excitement to language. Whether it's influencing pronunciation, enhancing meaning, or simply making words memorable, 'X' has a special role to play. Prepare to be entertained and enlightened as we delve into this fascinating phenomenon, exploring delightful examples that showcase just how impactful these words can be.
About words in the middle X
The letter 'X' is a rare gem in the English language, often hiding in plain sight within words rather than at their openings or conclusions. Its position in the middle can alter the rhythm and stress of a word, adding a unique twist to pronunciation. Imagine the zesty burst of energy when you say "exclaim" or the smooth, fluid transition in "oxymoron." These words highlight how an 'X' nestled in the middle can change the auditory experience, making them stand out in conversation and writing.
The importance of 'X' in these positions extends beyond sound. It often serves as a bridge, connecting prefixes or suffixes with roots, thus influencing the meaning of words. For instance, in "exact," the 'X' seamlessly links the Latin root "act" with the prefix "ex-," which intensifies the word's sense of precision. This strategic placement of 'X' not only enriches vocabulary but also offers endless possibilities for wordplay, making language more vibrant and dynamic.
Popular word examples
Let's explore some well-loved words where 'X' takes the spotlight in the middle, making them both fun and functional.
Exclaim
- Definition: To cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or pain.
- Example in a Sentence: "She couldn't help but exclaim in delight when she won the prize."
- Fun Fact: The word "exclaim" originates from the Latin "exclamare," where "ex-" means out and "clamare" means to shout.
Oxymoron
- Definition: A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear together.
- Example in a Sentence: "The term 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron."
- Fun Fact: The word comes from Greek origins, combining "oxys" (sharp) and "moros" (dull), which is quite ironic!
Excerpt
- Definition: A short extract from a piece of writing or music.
- Example in a Sentence: "The teacher read an excerpt from the novel to the class."
- Fun Fact: "Excerpt" is derived from the Latin "excerpere," meaning to pick out or select.
Index
- Definition: An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., with references to where they occur, typically found at the end of a book.
- Example in a Sentence: "I used the index to find the chapter on space travel."
- Fun Fact: The plural of "index" can be either "indexes" or "indices," depending on the context.
Luxury
- Definition: A state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense.
- Example in a Sentence: "Staying at the five-star hotel was a luxury we rarely experienced."
- Fun Fact: The word "luxury" traces back to the Latin "luxuria," meaning excess or indulgence.
Textile
- Definition: A type of cloth or woven fabric.
- Example in a Sentence: "The textile industry is vital to the economy of the region."
- Fun Fact: "Textile" comes from the Latin "textilis," meaning woven.
Context
- Definition: The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea.
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- Example in a Sentence: "Understanding the historical context helps to make sense of the novel."
- Fun Fact: The word "context" comes from the Latin "contextus," meaning to weave together.
Complex
- Definition: Consisting of many different and connected parts; not simple.
- Example in a Sentence: "Solving the complex puzzle took hours of work."
- Fun Fact: The term "complex" originally described something that was braided or twined together.
Expand
- Definition: To increase in size, volume, or quantity.
- Example in a Sentence: "The company plans to expand its operations overseas."
- Fun Fact: "Expand" is from the Latin "expandere," meaning to spread out.
Taxicab
- Definition: A car licensed to transport passengers in return for payment.
- Example in a Sentence: "We hailed a taxicab to get to the airport quickly."
- Fun Fact: "Taxicab" is a portmanteau of "taximeter" and "cabriolet," the latter being a horse-drawn carriage.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words with a middle 'X' not only spice up your vocabulary but also boost your score significantly. Here's a selection of high-scoring words:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Axeman | 15 | A man who wields an axe. |
| Vortex | 16 | A whirlpool or whirlwind. |
| Tuxedo | 14 | A formal evening suit for men. |
| Sixty | 13 | The number following fifty-nine. |
| Syntax | 16 | The arrangement of words to form sentences. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans know the power of a good middle 'X'. Here are some top picks that could give you the upper hand:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pixel | The smallest element of an image on a screen. |
| Nexus | A connection or series of connections linking two or more things. |
| Relax | To become less tense or anxious. |
| Toxic | Poisonous or harmful. |
| Fixer | A person who repairs or adjusts things. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Venture into the realm of the unusual and rare with words featuring a middle 'X', each with its own quirky charm.
Exequy
- Definition: A funeral rite or ceremony.
- Interesting Fact: This word is so rare that it’s often considered archaic, stemming from the Latin "exequiae."
- Example in a Sentence: "The exequy was a solemn yet beautiful tribute to the beloved leader."
Axenic
- Definition: Free from other living organisms; sterile.
- Interesting Fact: Used mainly in scientific contexts, "axenic" derives from the Greek "a-" meaning not and "xenos" meaning foreign.
- Example in a Sentence: "Researchers grew axenic cultures to ensure no contamination."
Flaxen
- Definition: Of a pale yellow color, resembling flax.
- Interesting Fact: The word "flaxen" is often used poetically to describe hair color.
- Example in a Sentence: "Her flaxen hair shimmered in the sunlight."
Lexis
- Definition: The total set of words in a language.
- Interesting Fact: "Lexis" is a key term in linguistics, originating from Greek "lexikos."
- Example in a Sentence: "A child's lexis expands rapidly during the early years."
Nixie
- Definition: A water sprite or fairy in Germanic mythology.
- Interesting Fact: In modern times, "nixie" also refers to undeliverable mail.
- Example in a Sentence: "The legends warned sailors of the enchanting song of the nixie."
Final words
Words with 'X' in the middle bring a unique flair to the English language, captivating with their sound, structure, and stories. Whether you're playing a word game, crafting a poem, or simply enjoying the richness of vocabulary, these words stand ready to add excitement and depth to the conversation. Embrace the enigmatic 'X' and let it usher you into a world of linguistic adventure!
