With X
73 words · highest scoring is maximize at 28 points
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About 8 Letter Words With X
There are 73 eight letter words containing X in our dictionary. The highest scoring is maximize at 28 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 73 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ANOREXIA, EXISTING, FIXATION 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 With X at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With X
- maximize28
- crucifix22
- exchange21
- textbook21
- appendix20
- exempted20
- exhibits20
- expected20
Common 8 Letter Words With X
- anorexia15
- examples19
- executed18
- expedite18
- explored18
- external15
- maximise19
- sexually18
8 Letter Words With X Defined
- anorexiaNoun · 15 points
- an eating disorder characterized by restriction of food intake leading to low body weight, typically accompanied by intense fear of gaining weight and disturbed perception of body weight and image
- excerptsNoun · 19 points
- a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing
- existingAdjective · 16 points
- in existence or operation at the current time
- exploredVerb · 18 points
- travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it
- fixationNoun · 18 points
- an obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something
- proximalAdjective · 19 points
- situated nearer to the centre of the body or the point of attachment
8 Letter Words With X: Questions
How many eight letter words containing X are there?
There are 73 eight letter words containing X in our dictionary, and 73 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing X?
MAXIMIZE is the highest scoring option at 28 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing X?
ANOREXIA, EXISTING, FIXATION are among the most familiar eight letter words containing X. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing 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.