Ending in X
4 words · highest scoring is crucifix at 22 points
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About 8 Letter Words Ending in X
There are 4 eight letter words ending in X in our dictionary. The highest scoring is crucifix at 22 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — APPENDIX, CRUCIFIX, ORTHODOX 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 X — it is the same set either way.
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8 Letter Words Ending in X at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Ending in X
- crucifix22
- appendix20
- orthodox19
- smallpox19
Common 8 Letter Words Ending in X
- appendix20
- crucifix22
- orthodox19
- smallpox19
8 Letter Words Ending in X by First Letter
8 Letter Words Ending in X Defined
- appendixNoun · 20 points
- a tube-shaped sac attached to and opening into the lower end of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals. In humans the appendix is small and has no known function, but in rabbits, hares, and some other herbivores it is involved in the digestion of cellulose
- crucifixNoun · 22 points
- a representation of a cross with a figure of Christ on it
- orthodoxAdjective · 19 points
- following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice
- smallpoxNoun · 19 points
- an acute contagious viral disease, with fever and pustules that usually leave permanent scars. It was effectively eradicated through vaccination by 1979
8 Letter Words Ending in X: Questions
How many eight letter words ending in X are there?
There are 4 eight letter words ending in X in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words ending in X?
CRUCIFIX is the highest scoring option at 22 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words ending in X?
APPENDIX, CRUCIFIX, ORTHODOX are among the most familiar eight letter words ending in X. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words ending in 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.