With X
24 words · highest scoring is jinx at 18 points
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About 4 Letter Words With X
There are 24 four letter words containing X in our dictionary. The highest scoring is jinx at 18 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 24 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — APEX, EXES, JINX 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.
4 Letter Words With X at a Glance
Highest Scoring 4 Letter Words With X
- jinx18
- faux14
- flax14
- flex14
- flux14
- hoax14
- lynx14
- sexy14
Common 4 Letter Words With X
- apex13
- axis11
- exam13
- exit11
- flax14
- hoax14
- maxi13
- sexy14
4 Letter Words With X Defined
- apexNoun · 13 points
- the top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point
- axleNoun · 11 points
- a rod or spindle (either fixed or rotating) passing through the centre of a wheel or group of wheels
- exesNoun · 11 points
- a former husband, wife, or other partner in a relationship
- flaxNoun · 14 points
- a blue-flowered herbaceous plant that is cultivated for its seed (linseed) and for textile fibre made from its stalks
- jinxNoun · 18 points
- a person or thing that brings bad luck
- rouxNoun · 11 points
- a mixture of fat (especially butter) and flour used in making sauces
4 Letter Words With X: Questions
How many four letter words containing X are there?
There are 24 four letter words containing X in our dictionary, and 24 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among four letter words containing X?
JINX is the highest scoring option at 18 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common four letter words containing X?
APEX, EXES, JINX are among the most familiar four letter words containing X. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these four letter words containing X 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.