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4-Letter Words Ending with X

There are only 22 four-letter words in English that end with X. You might be familiar with a few of them, like apex and calx, which can add some extra zing to your Scrabble game. Other examples include coax and crux, all of which can help you rack up points when played strategically. If you're looking for more uncommon options, consider oryx and prex - they might just give you an edge in a competitive game. Words that end with X are relatively rare, making them a valuable asset to have in your vocabulary arsenal. Knowing these words can also come in handy if you enjoy playing Wordle-style games, where every letter counts.

4-Letter Words (22)

  • JEUX 18 · 21
  • JINX 18 · 21
  • FALX 14 · 15
  • FAUX 14 · 15
  • FLAX 14 · 15
  • FLEX 14 · 15
  • FLUX 14 · 16
  • HOAX 14 · 13
  • LYNX 14 · 15
  • ONYX 14 · 14
  • ORYX 14 · 13
  • APEX 13 · 14
  • CALX 13 · 15
  • COAX 13 · 14
  • CRUX 13 · 15
  • IBEX 13 · 14
  • MINX 13 · 15
  • PREX 13 · 14
  • DOUX 12 · 13
  • EAUX 11 · 12
  • ILEX 11 · 12
  • ROUX 11 · 12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 4-letter words start with X?
According to the ENABLE Scrabble dictionary, there are exactly 22 four-letter words that end with the letter X. This count includes words like APEX and ORYX.
Are these valid in Scrabble?
Yes, all of the 4-letter words ending with X listed on this page are valid in Scrabble, as they are derived from the ENABLE dictionary which underlies the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and TWL.
Are these valid in Words With Friends?
Yes, since Words With Friends uses an ENABLE-derived list of words, all 4-letter words ending with X listed on this page are also valid in WWF games.
Are these compatible with Wordle?
No, the 4-letter words listed on this page are not compatible with Wordle because that game requires five-letter words only. For example, APEX and ORYX would be rejected by Wordle's word list.
What strategy can I use to learn more about these high-scoring four-letter X-words?
One effective way to learn more about 4-letter words ending with X is to focus on the vowels in these words, as many of them have unique vowel patterns that contribute to their high scores. For example, COAX and PREX both contain the "O" and "E" vowels which are often valuable in Scrabble games.

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