Ending in EX
5 words · highest scoring is hex at 13 points
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About 3 Letter Words Ending in EX
There are 5 three letter words ending in EX in our dictionary. The highest scoring is hex at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DEX, HEX, REX among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it. This list is also searched as words ending with EX — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 3 Letter Words With EX or Words Ending in EX, which drops the length limit entirely.
3 Letter Words Ending in EX at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words Ending in EX
- hex13
- dex11
- lex10
- rex10
- sex10
Common 3 Letter Words Ending in EX
- dex11
- hex13
- lex10
- rex10
- sex10
3 Letter Words Ending in EX by First Letter
3 Letter Words Ending in EX Defined
- hexVerb · 13 points
- cast a spell on; bewitch
- lexNoun · 10 points
- the law of the country in which an action is brought
- rexNoun · 10 points
- the reigning king (used following a name or in the titles of lawsuits, e.g. Rex v. Jones: the Crown versus Jones)
- sexNoun · 10 points
- (chiefly with reference to people) sexual activity, including specifically sexual intercourse
3 Letter Words Ending in EX: Questions
How many three letter words ending in EX are there?
There are 5 three letter words ending in EX in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words ending in EX?
HEX is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words ending in EX?
DEX, HEX, REX are among the most familiar three letter words ending in EX. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words ending in EX valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.