With EXC
6 words · highest scoring is except at 17 points
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About 6 Letter Words With EXC
There are 6 six letter words containing EXC in our dictionary. The highest scoring is except at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — EXCEED, EXCESS, EXCITE 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 EXC, which drops the length limit entirely.
6 Letter Words With EXC at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words With EXC
- except17
- exceed16
- excess15
- excise15
- excite15
- excuse15
Common 6 Letter Words With EXC
- exceed16
- except17
- excess15
- excise15
- excite15
- excuse15
6 Letter Words With EXC Defined
- exceedVerb · 16 points
- be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number, or other measurable thing)
- exceptAdposition · 17 points
- not including; other than
- excessNoun · 15 points
- an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
- exciseNoun · 15 points
- a tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licences granted for certain activities
- exciteVerb · 15 points
- cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager
- excuseVerb · 15 points
- seek to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offence); try to justify
6 Letter Words With EXC: Questions
How many six letter words containing EXC are there?
There are 6 six letter words containing EXC in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words containing EXC?
EXCEPT is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words containing EXC?
EXCEED, EXCESS, EXCITE are among the most familiar six letter words containing EXC. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words containing EXC 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.