Starting With P Ending in X
8 words · highest scoring is phorminx at 22 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With P Ending in X
There are 8 eight letter words starting with P and ending in X in our dictionary. The highest scoring is phorminx at 22 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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.
For a wider net, try 8 Letter Words With X or Words Starting With P Ending in X, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words Starting With P Ending in X at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With P Ending in X
- phorminx22
- pontifex20
- paintbox19
- ponceaux19
- precieux19
- parallax17
- plateaux17
- purlieux17
8 Letter Words Starting With P Ending in X Defined
- phorminxNoun · 22 points
- An ancient Greek musical instrument, having (usually) seven strings and resembling a cithara or lyre.
- pontifexNoun · 20 points
- (in ancient Rome) a member of the principal college of priests
- paintboxNoun · 19 points
- a box holding dry paints for painting pictures
- parallaxNoun · 17 points
- the effect whereby the position or direction of an object appears to differ when viewed from different positions, e.g. through the viewfinder and the lens of a camera
- plateauxNoun · 17 points
- an area of fairly level high ground
8 Letter Words Starting With P Ending in X: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with P and ending in X are there?
There are 8 eight letter words starting with P and ending in X in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with P and ending in X?
PHORMINX 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 starting with P and ending in X?
PAINTBOX, PHORMINX, PONTIFEX are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with P and ending in X. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with P and 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.