With EX
5 words · highest scoring is hex at 13 points
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About 3 Letter Words With EX
There are 5 three letter words containing 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.
For a wider net, try Words With EX, which drops the length limit entirely.
3 Letter Words With EX at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words With EX
- hex13
- dex11
- lex10
- rex10
- sex10
Common 3 Letter Words With EX
- dex11
- hex13
- lex10
- rex10
- sex10
3 Letter Words With 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 With EX: Questions
How many three letter words containing EX are there?
There are 5 three letter words containing 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 containing 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 containing EX?
DEX, HEX, REX are among the most familiar three letter words containing EX. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words containing 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.