With XYL
6 words · highest scoring is hexyl at 18 points
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About 5 Letter Words With XYL
There are 6 five letter words containing XYL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is hexyl at 18 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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5 Letter Words With XYL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With XYL
- hexyl18
- xylyl18
- xylem17
- xylic17
- xylan15
- xylol15
5 Letter Words With XYL Defined
- hexylNoun · 18 points
- of or denoting an alkyl radical —C₆H₁₃, derived from hexane
- xylemNoun · 17 points
- the vascular tissue in plants which conducts water and dissolved nutrients upwards from the root and also helps to form the woody element in the stem
5 Letter Words With XYL: Questions
How many five letter words containing XYL are there?
There are 6 five letter words containing XYL in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing XYL?
HEXYL is the highest scoring option at 18 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing XYL?
HEXYL, XYLEM, XYLOL are among the most familiar five letter words containing XYL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing XYL 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.