Starting With EX
42 words · highest scoring is exchange at 21 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With EX
There are 42 eight letter words starting with EX in our dictionary. The highest scoring is exchange at 21 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 42 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — EXAMINED, EXEMPTED, EXPLODES 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.
8 Letter Words Starting With EX at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With EX
- exchange21
- exempted20
- exhibits20
- expected20
- examples19
- exceeded19
- excerpts19
- excluded19
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With EX
- examined18
- excelled18
- excluded19
- exercise17
- expedite18
- explicit19
- explorer17
- exposure17
8 Letter Words Starting With EX Defined
- examinedVerb · 18 points
- inspect (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or condition
- excessesNoun · 17 points
- an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
- exemptedVerb · 20 points
- free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others
- expediteVerb · 18 points
- make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly
- explodesVerb · 18 points
- burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, excessive internal pressure, or other process
- exposingVerb · 18 points
- make (something) visible by uncovering it
8 Letter Words Starting With EX: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with EX are there?
There are 42 eight letter words starting with EX in our dictionary, and 42 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with EX?
EXCHANGE is the highest scoring option at 21 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with EX?
EXAMINED, EXEMPTED, EXPLODES are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with EX. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with 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.